At GEMS International School, our admissions process is thoughtfully designed to ensure that every student finds the right fit within our learning community. We aim to place students where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally, while maintaining the integrity and consistency of our school programmes and policies. By taking the time to understand each learner, we lay the foundation for a fulfilling and successful educational journey.

Application Process

Step 1

To begin the application process, please submit your enquiry through the Apply Now  page.

Step 2

Once you have completed the online application, you will receive an  acknowledgement email containing the next steps will be sent to the email address you have provided.

Step 3

After receiving the acknowledgement email, please follow the steps listed. You will be requested to pay a Registration Fee of AED 500 plus VAT of 5%. This fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, non-adjustable, and is required along with the requested documents to proceed with the registration process. Submit the requested documents listed below to the Registrar:

• 1 Passport size picture – (applicant and both parents) please print student’s name clearly
  at the back of each pictures.
• Copy of Recent School Report (previous 2 years) - REPORTS MUST BE IN ENGLISH.
  Nursery report required for KG.
• Copy of Child’s Birth Certificate (must be in English).
• Copy of Child’s Vaccination record (must be in color)
• Copy of Applicant’s, Father’s, Mother’s Passports.
• Copy of Emirates ID (when available) (Applicant, Father, Mother)
• Complete Confidential Recommendation letter (downloadable from below)
• Transfer Certificate * Transfer Certificate is not needed at application processing time, but
  will be needed at actual enrollment. These are required documents for the registration of the child by the Ministry of Education in Dubai.
• Completed Admission Declaration and Undertaking Form.

Please download a copy of the Confidential Admissions Referral form here.

Please note: an application submission with complete documentation and payment of the Registration Deposit, does not guarantee a placement in our school.  This deposit is payable after the student has been offered a place and parents have accepted the offer. The registration deposit is 10% of the total tuition fees, and is deductible from the total tuition fees for the academic year. Please note, this is a non-refundable deposit. 

Step 4

After completing Steps 1-3, you will be contacted by the Registrar to set up a meeting for you and your child with a member of the Education Team. A placement test or assessment may be required.

Screening and Assessment

Students may be required to take an entrance test or an assessment so we can determine if our curriculum suits their individual needs. This also gives us an opportunity to assess each child’s understanding and abilities.

Our assessments are done by our faculty who appreciate that each child is different and progresses at their own pace.

Following a child’s assessment test, the child may be offered a place at the school, placed on our waiting list (if places are currently not available) or denied entry in case the school cannot confidently support a child’s specific learning needs and development.