School Admission Process
at GIIS Abu Dhabi
The pre-registration for the academic year 2025-26 will start from 7th October 2024 for the existing siblings and staff children across all grades and 1st November 2024 for non-GIIS students. As our current school capacity is full and an increase in capacity is pending for approval, the following admission seats will be available:
1. Kindergarten 1: 75 seats (allocated on a first-come, first-serve)
2. Kindergarten 2 to Grade 12: All seats will be placed on a waiting list (for existing sibling students, staff children, and non-GIIS students).
The admission seat confirmation will be done against the withdrawal received from the current students.
Priority for Admission
The school will prioritize admission for the following categories of students:
1. Existing sibling students
2. Staff children
3. Students coming from Corporate Connect Company partnership
4. Ex-GIIS Students
5. GIIS inter school transfer within UAE/outside UAE
6. Non-GIIS students
The school is not offering any sibling discount.
Admission Process
STEP
1
Online registration form
Instruction and Guidelines for Filling Online Registration Form
* Online applications for non GIIS students will only be considered from 1st November 2024. Admission form will be available under the admission tab from 9:00 AM (UAE) time. The application will be shortlisted on a first-come first-serve.
* The admission form needs to be filled for every new admission.
* Incomplete forms will be rejected.
* Ensure name and date of birth are as per the passport.
* Review the information above and ensure all fields are entered accurately.
STEP
2
Admissions Assessments
- The school will assess students through observation, interview (either in-person or via Zoom), and/or placement tests for grade 1 and above students. We will be conducting only Face to Face assessments for Pre -kindergarten, Kindergarten 1 and 2.
- These assessments are designed to understand the learning support required for prospective students
STEP
3
Provisional Admission Registration Fee
If parents wish to be placed on the waiting list, they can pay the provisional registration fee of AED 500 after the completion of the assessment.
- Refundable
i. If the school is unable to confirm the admission seat.
ii. If the parent wants to cancel the admission under the waiting list, mail has to be sent to the admission counselor with the reason.
iii. The refund process will be completed within 3-4 weeks.
- Non-refundable:
i. If the school grants the admission seat but the parent chooses not to take the admission..
ii. If an admission seat is offered and accepted, the fee will be adjusted against Term 2 tuition fee.
STEP
4
Document Verification and Payment of Tuition Fee
- Parents should upload the required documents when filling out the online registration form.
- The admission counsellor will verify these documents according to the admission document checklist.
- Following verification, an invoice will be raised.
STEP
5
ADEK Registrations
After payment is received, the admission counsellors will proceed with the ADEK registration process. The students are allowed to attend the school ONLY after receiving ADEK approval in eSIS system
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When will I be notified of a decision?
While we cannot say an exact date for a decision, here is a timeline to give you a rough idea on our admission process. Our admissions counsellors begin reviewing all applications for the school at the beginning of January every year. You can view your application status on your applicant portal. Once we decide, our admissions counsellor will notify you via email and send an official acceptance letter via post.
How far in advance International students need to apply?
Since our admissions process is open throughout the year, we do not have separate deadlines for international students. However, we encourage all students, international and domestic, to apply as early as possible since seats are limited.
Where can I access the application?
You can apply to GIIS Dubai using the online application form on our admissions process page.
Where can I learn more about the curriculums?
You can learn more about the curriculums offered by visiting the curricula page on our website.
Do you require additional materials to be submitted along with the application?
Yes, we do require supporting documents to be submitted along with the application. You can view the list of necessary documents on our admissions process page.
What is the total admissions and term cost at GIIS Dubai?
Admissions and terms fees vary depending on the student’s admission level. You can learn more about our fee structure on our admissions process page.
What is the deadline for tuition and annual term fees?
Admissions and Term fees are paid by term. You can find the specific deadline on the invoice.
How do I pay the admissions fee?
You can pay the admissions fee through your MyGIIS – Parental Portal.
I am interested in learning more about your scholarship options. Where can I learn more about this?
You can learn more about our scholarship options on the scholarship page on our website.
Who is eligible for scholarship at GIIS Dubai?
Scholarship eligibility varies depending on the type of scholarship available. To learn more about the eligibility criteria, please visit our scholarship page and click on “Know More” listed under each scholarship.
Can I request to tour a specific facility?
At this time, we can not accommodate specific tour requests. However, we guarantee that you will be able to explore all our facilities and spaces.
Can I request to meet with an admissions counsellor before my campus tour?
Absolutely, our admissions counsellors are available throughout the year to help you with the admissions process and answer any questions.
How long are the student counselling sessions?
Our student counselling sessions can last anywhere from 45 minutes to 60 minutes, depending on your needs.
Are guests allowed to come on the campus tour?
To maintain health and safety on campus, additional guests are not allowed on campus tours. Only parents or legal guardians are allowed to accompany prospective students on campus tours.
Where do I park?
To know more about parking and directions to campus, please visit our campus tour page on our website.
What kind of support do you offer for international students?
We have plenty of resources on campus to support international students. Moreover, our admissions team, faculty and teachers are always available to help in any way they can. To learn more about what you can expect as an international student, please schedule a meeting with one of our admissions counsellors by submitting the form on our admissions process page.
What kind of activities do you offer at GIIS Dubai?
We offer a wide range of after-school, extracurricular and co-curricular activities for students at GIIS Dubai. Please visit the student life page on our website to learn more about the activities offered.
My question is not answered here. Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
If you still have further questions, please contact our admissions team using the enquiry form or contact information found on our contact us page.
How do I choose the right curriculum?
Our admissions counsellors can guide you and help you choose the right curriculum based on your child’s academic skills and aspirations. To book a meeting with an admission counsellor, please submit the form here.
My child wants to go into the STEM field. Do you offer STEM classes at the campus at Meydan?
We offer comprehensive value-added programmes and STEM-related material to help our students master the key concepts in these fields. To know more about our STEM offerings, please book a meeting with an admissions counsellor here.
