Admissions Procedure

Admission Guidelines

We are pleased to announce the opening of admissions for the academic year 2026-2027. Please refer to the information below to understand the admissions process.

Age Criteria

As per the KHDA regulations for British curriculum schools, the child should be born before the 31st of December of the year mentioned against the class to be eligible for admission for the year 2026-2027

FS1	2023
FS2	2022
Year 1	2021
Year 2	2020

*For Year 3 and above the child will be placed based on the TC (appropriate age group) from the previous school.

Process Flow

Before applying for admission, please confirm availability of school transport to your residence if you wish to avail of school transport facility. You may also write to transportation@dubaischolars.com
Applying online – Fill the application form based on seat availability on the school website choosing the appropriate year group. ‘Admissions/Apply Here’.
Register for interaction/entry level test by paying the relevant fee (non-refundable/non-adjustable). Refer ‘School Fee’ under the Admissions tab.
Participate in the interaction/entry-level test, where applicable, and receive an offer of admission. If the seat is not offered by DS for any reason, the registration fee will be refunded. The registration fee is non-refundable/non-adjustable if the admission is granted /parent cancels the admission for any reason.
Pay the year-group appropriate initial fee (one month’s tuition fee) to accept the admission offer. (Timeline – 3 working days from the date of offer of admission including Saturdays).
Email / upload on the school portal the personal documents (passport copy, visa page, and Emirates ID copy) of the applicant(s). The previous school’s report card copy, school leaving certificate from the previous school (attested if the applicant is transferring from outside the UAE) along with medical records /vaccination card also need to be provided to the school by uploading them in the portal/emailing them.
Buy books uniform/resources after paying the relevant fee when notified
Complete the KHDA registration and sign the Parent School Contract when notified.
School commences end August/early September as per KHDA notification.

Application and Standard Assessment
Onboarding & Diagnostic Assessment
Resources Fee
Tuition Fee (class appropriate)
Transport Fee (If applicable – as per location)

AED 500/-
AED 750/-
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Refer Table below
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Fee Details

Refer to ‘Admissions/School Fees’ for details.

CLASS WISE TUITION FEES					FEE PAYABLE TO CONFIRM ADMISSION
Year Group	Tuition Fee 1st Term (AED)	Tuition Fee 2nd Term (AED)	Tuition Fee 3rd Term (AED)	Total (AED)	10% of Annual Tuition Fee (AED)
Nursery	5,856/-	4,391/-	4,391/-	14,638	1,463.80
FS1	5,856/-	4,391/-	4,391/-	14,638	1,463.80
FS2	6,065/-	4,550/-	4,550/-	15,165	1,516.50
Year 1 to 4	6,960/-	5,219/-	5,219/-	17,398	1,739.80
Year 5 to 7	7,059/-	5,294/-	5,294/-	17,647	1,764.70
Year 8 to 10	7,480/-	5,609/-	5,609/-	18,698	1,869.80
Year 12	13,779/-	13,778/-		27,557	2,755.70

Documentation

All admissions are subject to possession of a valid residence visa/Emirates ID for the applicant and the parents.
KHDA REGISTRATION – Every new student must be registered with the KHDA prior to joining school.
PARENT SCHOOL CONTRACT – This contract drawn by the KHDA between the parent and the school and must be signed on receipt of the ‘Workflow notification’ email from the KHDA. All new students will be permitted to start school only upon the successful signing of the Parent School Contract.
Kindly Note that all preschool vaccinations must be administered to the student as prescribed by the DHA/government prior to joining Dubai Scholars Private School.

PLEASE NOTE :

Admission details of Year 9 may be viewed Here.
Post 16 (Year 12 /AS level) admission details may be viewed Here.
It is imperative that information about your child’s physical/medical/behavioural
concerns if any, is brought to the attention of the admissions department /School Medical /inclusion department which is a mandate by the KHDA.
Refund on cancellation of admission will be based on the KHDA guidelines. No refund request will be accepted once the academic year has commenced.
Tuition fee may be paid yearly or term-wise by way of cash, cheque, or credit card. We have partnered with ENBD, EIB, ADCB and RAK Bank for an interest free instalment option. Further details may be availed at the accounts counter.
For further information, please feel free to write to – admissions@dubaischolars.com.

We welcome you to Dubai Scholars, a vibrant community of students and teachers where every day is carefully planned with the sole purpose of offering a happy learning experience to our students. We invite you to follow us on Facebook or Instagram and enjoy the Dubai Scholars experience.

Looking forward to a long and mutually rewarding association in the years ahead!
Stay well and in good cheer!

Warm regards
Mariette Mehra | Admissions Manager
Dubai Scholars Private School

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Admissions - Frequently Asked Questions

Are admissions open for 2026-27?

Yes. Admissions for the 2026-2027 academic year are open, subject to seat availability in the relevant year group.

What is the age criteria for admission?

Under KHDA regulations for British curriculum schools, the child must be born before 31 December of the stated year: FS1 - 2023, FS2 - 2022, Year 1 - 2021, Year 2 - 2020. For Year 3 and above, the child is placed based on the transfer certificate from the previous school.

What are the steps to apply?

Confirm school transport is available to your residence, fill in the online application form for the appropriate year group, register for the interaction or entry-level test by paying the relevant fee, take part in the test, then accept the offer of admission by paying the initial fee.

How long do I have to accept an offer of admission?

The year-group appropriate initial fee, equal to one month's tuition fee, must be paid within 3 working days from the date of the offer of admission, including Saturdays.

Is the registration fee refundable?

If the school does not offer a seat for any reason, the registration fee is refunded. It is non-refundable and non-adjustable once admission is granted, or if the parent cancels the admission for any reason.

What documents are needed for admission?

The applicant's passport copy, visa page and Emirates ID copy, the previous school's report card, the school leaving certificate (attested if transferring from outside the UAE), and medical records or vaccination card. All admissions require a valid residence visa or Emirates ID for the applicant and parents.

When does the school year start?

School commences at the end of August or early September, as per the KHDA notification.