Can my child join a school during the academic year?

Contact admissions with your child’s date of birth, current curriculum, year group, latest reports and proposed joining date. Explain whether you are arriving from overseas or transferring within the UAE, as the requirements and deadlines can differ. Ask the school to confirm the appropriate year placement and any restrictions affecting your intended start date.

Prepare the transfer documents early. Depending on your child’s stage, the school may need a transfer certificate or official evidence of previous schooling, along with identity and residency documents. Confirm any attestation requirements with the receiving school before requesting documents from the current one.

Request a written fee breakdown for the remaining academic year, including tuition, registration, transport and other charges. Also ask how the school supports midyear arrivals through curriculum catch-up, language support and introductions to classmates.