Admissions Process
Step 1
To begin the application process, please complete our application form through the Enrol Online Page.
Before accessing this page, please read the following guidelines providing simple instructions regarding the application process.
Please click here for easy step-by-step instructions in how to register your child in a GEMS school
Step 2
Once you have completed the online application, you will receive an Enquiry number, and a link to upload the required documents
Please upload scanned pdf copies of the following mandatory documents
- Child’s passport
- 1 recent passport photo (jpeg format)
- Child's Emirates ID (if available)
* Please note: We will not be able to process your application if the documents are not uploaded in pdf format.
Step 3
After completing Steps 1-2, you will be notified of the next steps through email or phone call. Please ensure to enter a valid email address and telephone number when completing the application form.
Terms and Conditions
Previous Schooling
All new students must provide official documentation of previous school experience and report cards. All documents must be provided in English. The school may request certification of translation from the Consulate of the country in which the student last studied to meet admission requirements.
Transfer Certificate and Attestations for Overseas Applicants
All students in Years 1 and above must submit a Transfer Certificate or School Leaving Certificate at the point of enrollment or before the student's first day of school. Without it, the student's start date will be delayed as this is a mandatory requirement from ADEK.
The Transfer Certificate should clearly state to which grade or year the student was promoted to at the end of the previous year or the grade/year in which the student is currently enrolled (if enrolling mid-year). The Transfer Certificate should be in English or Arabic, and must be stamped by the School and signed by the School Principal or Vice Principal, and attested. Please click on the link below to view a sample.
Attestations and stamp requirements are dependent on the school location from which you are transferring. Please find your school's location in below table to determine the necessary stamping authority.
Location |
Requirements for the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) |
North America, Western Europe and Australia |
Transfer Certificate must bear the official school stamp and Principal's signature |
The Middle East (except UAE), South and Central America, Asia, former Russian States, Eastern Europe, and Africa |
Official school stamp and Principal's signature Ministry of Education in the country of study Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of study Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi |
Another Emirate of the UAE |
School stamp and Principal's signature. The Transfer Certificate should be in Arabic Ministry of Education of the Emirate. For example, for Dubai schools, the Transfer Certificate should be attested by KHDA |
Abu Dhabi |
Abu Dhabi transfers are done online through ESIS system. Once your child's seat is confirmed, the school will provide you with an ESIS number so your child's previous school can transfer the file online |
Please note: An online enquiry does not automatically guarantee your child a seat. The school has the right to reject applications if the documents are not complete.