Switching your child to a new school in the UAE

How to switch schools

1. 1

   Know that no test is required

   No test is required to switch from one school to another within the UAE, as per the Ministry of Education's regulations. That said, each school may apply its own independent admission criteria, so ask the new school what it expects before you commit.

2. 2

   Check each school's own criteria

   While the national rule removes the test barrier, independent criteria for each school may apply. Contact the school you want to join and confirm their specific requirements for accepting a transfer student.

   Documents:School admission criteria
3. 3

   Follow the transfer rules in the Ministerial Decree

   Article 16 of Ministerial Decree No. 820 of 2014 on Registration Terms for Student provides for rules on transferring between schools. Article 16 of Ministerial Decree No. 820 of 2014 on Registration Terms for Student also provides for rules on transferring between schools. Confirm the current text on the authority's website.

   Documents:Ministerial Decree on Registration Terms for Student
4. 4

   Equalise certificates if your child is a graduate

   High school graduates from the UAE's private school sectors who studied a curriculum other than the Ministry of Education's national curriculum are required to equalise their certificates as per the Ministry of Education's regulations. Check the current steps and any fees on the authority's website.

   Documents:Certificate equivalency (equalisation)

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

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