Schools in Dubai

[vantage]

Originally Posted by Dubye

We have just found out that we are arriving in Dubai in August. We have two young child who will need schooling (aged 4 and 5).

Have we missed the boat? Will we be able to get them into a decent school at this late stage??

I know GEMS Wellington Primary have places for the slightly older kids. might struggle with 4 & 5 year olds, though.

I got a place for our 7 year old, and then mentioned our 3 year old. the waiting list for FS1 is 120, but he now counts for the sibling queue-jump. No other siblings - front of the queue!!
try and get 5 year old sorted, and 4 year old becomes easier.
That's just my experience as a Dubai virgin, 10 days in country, so possibly take with a pinch of salt

[lxinuk]

Don't worry to much - children are not allowed to transfer between Dubai schools mid year - so if anyone leave (highly likely) if you are sitting waiting yours will get straight in as newcomers. At that age 1 or 2 months won't hurt - just keep up the reading xx

[Tricktrack]

Originally Posted by lxinuk

Don't worry to much - children are not allowed to transfer between Dubai schools mid year - so if anyone leave (highly likely) if you are sitting waiting yours will get straight in as newcomers. At that age 1 or 2 months won't hurt - just keep up the reading xx

Just wondering, wouldn't the 5 year old if due to enter year 1 in September still need a transfer certificate? I was under the impression that it would cause problems if there were any educational gaps? Probably wrong but this was my understanding!

[michaelrandall78]

Grade 1s and under do not require a Transfer Certificate. As to places, GEMS World Academy should have a few places in the elementary, since the classes don't seem like full, but you beta hurry!

[Ismailsaadeh]

Choueifat School is great, their fees are fair and their educational system is just great. My daughter is there now. I recommend it to everyone.

[Ashazib]

I am ok as long as my kids are in a 'Good good' ranked school as its nearly impossible to get into outstanding ones..JeSs gave me waiting time of 7 years onwards

[madisonjump]

GEMS academy schools are quite good i heard. But not much clue about the fee structure. More the fees more the facilities i am sure.

[PlaidShakir]

This was very informational Thanks.

[DeanT]

Very informative. Also quite terrifying... Thanks

[zovi]

It's quite scary the waiting lists, we arrive in Dubai 8th Sept but I think our little boy will have to start school at age 5 at this rate and go to a nursery until then....

I am in Love with Repton School so far ....