At GRDS we welcome children with a range of learning preferences, including students of determination (students with special education needs and disabilities), students who are gifted and talented and students who are English Language Learners. Our Staff are committed to educating all students in a common learning environment with similar-aged peers. At GRDS diversity is made visible as a strength, respectful relationships are continually enhanced and all children fully participate in learning through adjustments and teaching strategies tailored to meet the diverse range of learners reflected in wider society.
The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Education requires that you submit the following on registration.
Please share full details of any special educational needs, individual education plans (IEPs) and any Educational Psychologist, Pediatric, or other specialist reports (e.g., Speech and Language or Occupational Therapy) if completed. Sharing educational history with GRDS prior to a place being offered is essential so that staff can ensure an appropriate assessment of educational need, educational plan and resourcing is in place. Admission is not conditional on the submission of a medical diagnosis and we have effective transition processes in place for all children.
Students are not refused admission based only on their experience of a special education need or disability (SEND) and we give sibling priority for admission to students who experience SEND. Staff follow KHDA guidance and procedures for scenarios where, very rarely, it may not be in the best interests of the child to be placed in GRDS. This information will be shared with the KHDA, following expected procedures.
In order for us to comply with the Dubai Ministry of Education regulations, and for us to register your child with the Ministry, it is imperative that we receive a Transfer Certificate from your child’s previous school when joining our school. Students joining FS1, FS2 or Year 1 at the start of the Academic year (September) do not require a Transfer Certificate. When joining our school after mid November, all students are required to submit a valid Transfer Certificate.
Transfer Certificate
NB: Children coming from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar & Oman must have their original certificates attested only by the Ministry of Education (from country of TC origin).
Children coming from countries other than within America, Australia, Canada and the European Union should have the original Transfer Certificate (TC) attested by:
GEMS Royal Dubai School prides itself on an admission policy that does not discriminate against any child or family. We welcome children with a wide range of learning preferences, including students of determination.
Whenever possible we aim to interview every GEMS Royal Dubai School child and their parents prior to entry, and each child must take an age related placement test to ensure that the he or she is prepared for the high quality education on offer at our GEMS school.
Offer of a place is not solely on entrance test alone and parents should provide the most recent copy of their child's school report when submitting an application form.
Places can sometimes be offered against the two latest reports from the child's existing school only if they have English National Curriculum assessments included. If it is difficult to make an accurate assessment from these, students are asked to complete a placement test at the School.
An enquiry can be made to the school via the GEMS website or through our school’s individual website. To complete the registration of your child please contact our Admissions Secretary to arrange submission of the supporting documents and Registration Fee, quoting your Enquiry Number. To start the registration process for GEMS Royal Dubai School.
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