We accept applications for admission at all times during the school year, provided that we have the space in the year group and as per the admissions policy.
- Completethe studentenquiry form. You can either complete this online or during a walk-in visit to our school.
- Book yourself aschool tourand see our campus and facilities.
- The school will contact you if a vacancy is available and schedule the next steps.
- We give priority to siblings who are students of the school.
- We offer a waiting system in case of no immediate vacancy and will contact you as soon as a vacancy arises.
Placement processes in line with the regulatory requirements:
Kindergarten
The age requirement and grade placement in kindergarten are as stipulated by regulatory guidelines, and the school’s evaluation of each child’s learning needs.
- Childrenwill not be assessed for specific academic ability.
- However, they will meet with our teaching staff individually or in small groups throughinteractive sessions at school to ascertain the following:
- Ability to operate independent of their parents
- Follow simple instructions
- Please note that KG1 children will need to be toilet trained
- Converse with adults
Grade 1
- Admission and the appropriate grade level placement in Grade 1 is based on the age requirement as stipulated by the regulatory guidelines and the fulfilment of the registration requirements.
- Admission and the appropriate grade level placement in Grades 1 is based on the child’s readiness for the particular grade and the fulfilment of the registration requirements
- For applicants based locally, placement assessments (where applicable) may be undertaken at the school premises. For applicants currently outside UAE, these assessments can be arranged online under the supervision of a qualified teacher.
- We may conduct placement assessments purely for baseline purposes and to plan the level of support required. A meeting with a member of the Elementary School team may be planned, where needed(If student not joined any school in previous years)
Grades 2 to 5
- Admission and the appropriate grade level placement in Grades 2 to 5 is based on the child’s readiness for the particular grade and the fulfilment of the registration requirements.
- We may conduct placement assessments purely for baseline purposes and to plan the level of support required. A meeting with a member of the Elementary School team may be planned, where needed.
- For applicants based locally, placement assessments (where applicable) may be undertaken at the school premises. For applicants currently outside UAE , these assessments can be arranged online under the supervision of a qualified teacher.
Grades 6 to 8
- Admission and the appropriate placement in Grades 6 to 8 is based on the child’s readiness for the particular grade and the fulfilment of the registration requirements.
- For applicants based locally, placement assessments (where applicable) may be undertaken at the school premises. For applicants currently outside UAE, these assessments (where applicable) can be arranged online under the supervision of a qualified teacher.
Grades 9 to 12
- Admission to High School will require the student to submit a transcript which contains the credits taken in the previous school in the high school years. (If a student comes from a different curriculum or from an outside country, It’s required to submit equivalency for the previous grade.
- Placement assessments may be conducted in certain subjects to assess the student’s readiness level in these subjects.
- Once admitted, the student will meet with the Career Counsellor for placement in the courses required for graduation.
- For applicants based locally, placement assessments (where applicable) may be undertaken at the school premises. For applicants currently outside the UAE, these assessments (where applicable) can be arranged online under the supervision of a qualified teacher.
Documents for Submission
- Four recent coloured passport size photographs c). Copy of the vaccination carde). Copy of the Family Book (for the UAE Citizen) Or copy of mother’s Family Book Log (Emirati Mothers)g). 1 copy each of both parents’ original Emirates IDsI). The student’s last report card + transfer certificate
- Student’s Medical File from the previous school
- Copy of student’s original Emirates ID
- Copy of the student's passport with a valid residence visa for non-UAE citizens
- Copy of the birth certificate
Specific requirements relating to school transfers:
Students transferring from the same emirate:
- Grade 2 to 9 students should submit their transfer certificate attested by the last school attended.
- Grade 10 to 12 students should submit transfer certificate from the last school attended + last two report cards attested by SPEA
For students transferring from other Emirates in the UAE:
- Grade 2 to 9 students should submit their transfer certificate attested by the last school attended and the education zone of the emirate.
- Grade 10 to 12 students should submit their attested transfer certificate from the last school attended and the education zone of the emirate +the last two report cards.
Students transferring from a different curriculum:
- Grade 9 to 12 students should submit the final report card of the last 2 years.
- Grades 10 to 12 students who have not pursued Ministerial and Governmental curricula) are required to obtain and submit proof of equivalency.
Students transferring from a school outside the UAE:
- Grade 10 to 12 students are to submit the last two report cards and transfer certificate attested by the Ministry of Education, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE consulate where the school was located.
- Grade 10 to 12 students are to obtain and submit proof of equivalency.
- Grade 1 to 8 students who have undertaken the CAT4 test in their previous school should submit the assessment report.
Inclusion Admissions
Assessments will be designed with special processes for students with special needs as identified below:
- EAL students at all levels
- Students of Determination
- The Gifted and Talented
We request parents to provide the school with copies of all medical, psychological, or educational assessments or reports. This will enable us to provide the best services for your child.
We follow SPEA guidance and procedures for scenarios where, very rarely, it may not be in the best interests of the child to be placed in our school.
This information will be shared with the SPEA, following expected procedures.
Age Requirements and Grade Placement
For Lower Elementary (KG 1 – Grade 1), grade-level placement is determined by the child’s age by December 30 of that year. Please note that no exceptions can be made.
By August 31:
- A KG1 child must be 4 years of age
- A KG2 child must be 5 years of age
- A Grade 1 child must be 6 years of age
For Grades 2 – 12, grade-level placement depends on the child’s current curriculum and grade level, and the child’s readiness for the particular grade level.
Transfer Certificate
For students withdrawing from school, parents must apply thirty (30) days prior to the last day of attendance.
The following process outlined by the SPEA will apply:
- Fill in the Application Form for a Transfer Certificate (TC) and submit it to the school.
- Make the payment of AED 30 to the school for the TC to be duly attested, and upon payment, submit the receipt to the Admissions Department.
- Submit the TC to the new Dubai school before the new Academic Year.
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