Student admission and qualification recognition in Dubai

How admission to a government school works

1. 1

   Check whether your child qualifies for free schooling

   The UAE offers free school education in government schools to UAE nationals, holders of the UAE passports, GCC citizens, and the children of holders of nationality by decrees issued by the UAE's President or the Vice President. If your family falls into one of these groups, no tuition applies at government schools.

   Documents:PassportProof of nationality
2. 2

   Understand the option for expatriate families

   Expatriate students are permitted to attend public schools on payment of the tuition fee set by the authority and subject to certain conditions. The amount is published by the authority on its official page. Because published amounts can change, confirm the current figure on the authority's website before you commit.

3. 3

   Read the official registration guide

   Before applying, read the User Guide for Student Registration and Admission to Public Schools (PDF, 1 MB). It walks you through the conditions and the paperwork the school will expect.

   Documents:User Guide for Student Registration and Admission to Public
4. 4

   Submit the application to the Ministry of Education

   Admission runs through the Application for registration and admission of a student to a public school with the Ministry of Education. Prepare your child's identity and residency documents, then complete the application as the guide describes.

   Documents:Application for registration and admission of a student to a
5. 5

   Confirm current fees and conditions before enrolling

   Eligibility groups, tuition amounts and attached conditions are set by the authority and can be updated. Verify everything against the KHDA and Ministry of Education pages so you enrol on today's terms, not last year's.

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

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