The Emirates Foundation for School Education has announced that registration for government schools in the UAE is now open for certain categories of non-citizen students for the upcoming academic year.
Eligible Categories:
- Citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries
- Children of diplomats
- Holders of Emirati passports
- Holders of decrees
- Holders of Comoros passports
Curriculum and Language: Government schools in the UAE follow the Emirati national curriculum, with Arabic as the primary language of instruction. English is taught as a second language for basic grammar and comprehension.
Enrollment Details: Students from Grades 2 to 12 can apply, provided they meet the following conditions:
- The student’s parent must be employed by a government, semi-government, or local entity.
- The student must have a minimum grade of 85% in Arabic, English, and Mathematics.
- Both the student and parents must have a valid UAE residence visa.
- Non-citizen student enrollment will be limited to 20% of the total student capacity in each classroom.
Application Requirements: To apply, students must meet the specified age for admission, submit the application within the designated dates, and provide all required documents. Parents opting for school transportation must select this service during registration to ensure availability.
Document Authentication: Educational certificates and documents from abroad must be authenticated by the relevant authorities in the issuing country, the UAE Embassy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. GCC citizens need to authenticate documents only through their accredited educational institutions.
Fees and Payment: Schools will impose a ceiling on tuition fees. Guardians must pledge to pay all fees by the specified date. Schools have the right to issue warnings for non-payment, with a maximum of three warnings. Failure to pay may result in withheld results and non-issuance of transfer certificates until fees are settled. Tuition fees are non-refundable.
For more information on the admission criteria and application process, visit the Emirates School Establishment website.
