Application Requirements
Completed application forms can only be accepted if accompanied by the non-refundable Administration Fee of Dhs 500. A placement test may be required.
The Ministry of Education requires all families to submit the following documents for each child entering education in Dubai.
Without these documents entry for your child may be refused.
- 2 copies of Birth Certificate
- 2 copies of Passport
- 4 recent Passport size photographs
Please ensure that all relevant information regarding your child is included:
- Information regarding allergies, special medical conditions, etc.
- Up to date contact details, and emergency telephone numbers for both
parents
- Most recent school report
- Transfer Certificate from previous school (see relevant paragraph)
- Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 SAT Results, if transferring from a British
School
Please also check that your child has received all necessary vaccinations. Please consult your Physician if in doubt.
Transfer Certificate
The original document and two copies of the Certificate must contain the following information
- Name of Student
- Date of Birth
- Class to which he/she was admitted
- Present Class
- Year Group Partially Completed
- Year Group Completed
- Year Group Promoted to
- Date the child left the school
- School stamp and signature
Important Instructions:
NB: Students coming from countries other than United States, Australia, Canada, Western Europe and New Zealand should have the original Transfer Certificate (TC) attested by:
• Ministry of Education (from country of TC origin)
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (from the country of TC origin)
• UAE Embassy (from the country of TC origin)
For students transferring from schools within the UAE, a Ministry approved Transfer Certificate is issued.
NB: The corresponding year group is of vital importance and the Ministry of Education may refuse the child entry if the year group does not correspond with that of the new school.
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