What documents are needed for school enrolment?

For children who have already attended school, prepare recent reports and the required transfer or school-leaving certificate. KHDA’s registration guidance specifies a transfer certificate for Grade 2/Year 3 and above, or qualifying end-of-year evidence where a transfer certificate is unavailable. Confirm the required format and any overseas attestation before requesting it from the previous school. web.khda.gov.ae

Bring vaccination records, relevant medical information and details of allergies or ongoing medication. Share any learning-support assessments or individual education plans so the school can discuss suitable support before your child starts.

If your family’s Emirates IDs are still pending, tell admissions early. Initial applications and official enrolment are different stages; the school should explain whether an approved exception is available and when outstanding documents must be supplied. KHDA provides for certain exceptional registration circumstances, including delayed ID issuance. web.khda.gov.ae

Check that names and dates of birth match across documents, keep originals available for verification and submit copies through the school’s official channels. Read the parent-school contract and payment terms before completing enrolment.