Admissions Procedure

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Admission Guidelines

We are pleased to announce the opening of admissions for the academic year 2024-2025. Please be guided by the information below to understand the process.

Age Criteria

As per the KHDA regulations for British curriculum schools, the child should be born before the 31st of August of the year mentioned against the class to be eligible for admission for the year 2024-2025.

Nursery

2022

FS1

2021

FS2

2020

Year 1

2019

Year 2

2018

Year 3

2017

Year 4

2016

Year 5

2015

Year 6

2014

Year 7

2013

Year 8

2012

Year 9

2011

Year 10

2010

Year 12

2008

*For Year Group 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 the availability of school transport to your residence if you wish to avail of the 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 (nonrefundable/nonadjustable). Refer to ‘School Fee’ under the Admissions tab.
  • Participate in the interaction/entry level test as applicable, get the offer of admission. If the seat is not offered for any reason, the registration fee will be refunded. No refund will be possible if the parent does not accept the admission for any reason.
  • Pay the class-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 (PP copy, visa page and EMID copy of the applicant/s. The previous school’s report card copy, school leaving certificate from the previous school (attested when the applicant is 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 uniforms/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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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 the possession of a valid residence visa/Emirates ID. Delay in submitting these documents may result in the cancellation of admission by the KHDA. The school will be held liable in the event such a situation arises.
  • KHDA REGISTRATION – Every new student must be registered with the KHDA using the original EID of the student and one of the parents through KHDA card reader.
  • PARENT SCHOOL CONTRACT – This contract drawn by the KHDA between the parent and the school must be signed on receipt of the ‘Workflow notification’ email from the KHDA. Delay in signing of the PSC may cause disruption in schooling. The school will be held not liable in the event such a situation arises.
  • If a student is starting school from a lower class than is prescribed by KHDA as per the age, the KHDA DEMOTION FORM must be filled/signed. The parent will not be able to change the choice of class once the demotion form is filled/admission offered to a particular year group.
  • Copy of the attested Transfer Certificate from the previous school (For Year group 3 and above) is to be handed over not later than one month from the date of joining. Details of TC attestation process for students outside of the UAE may be obtained from the admissions department.
  • No TC is required for students joining FS1/FS2 to Year 2 if the child is not registered with any school in Dubai and is joining DS for the first time without having attended school in the past.
  • 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 :

  • The School Fee is what is applicable as on date. Any amendment of it as approved by KHDA will be adjusted/charged in the subsequent payment cycle.
  • Timings of the accounts department are between 7:30 am to 11:30 am from Monday to Saturday. Please call the school to check on the availability of staff prior to your visit, especially on a Saturday.
  • Students applying for FS1 & FS2 will have an observation. Year 1 to Year 10 will have an entry level/CAT 4 test. For year 12, only those applicants with a GPA of 6 and above will be eligible to register for admission.
  • Admission details of Year 9/10 and 11 (the O’ level program) may be referred Here.
  • Sixth form (Year 12 or AS level) admission details can be referred 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 for refund. No refund request will be accepted once the academic year has commenced.
  • Tuition fees 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 installment option. Further details may be availed at the accounts counter.
  • If you may need any further information, please feel free to write to us at 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  visit 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

Admissions Contact