Admissions Process
We’re delighted that you are considering applying for a place at Dubai English Speaking Schools.
Our schools are popular choices for parents both in Dubai and those overseas families who are relocating to the region.
With our new DESS Primary Academic City opening in September 2025, we consider ourselves very privileged to expand our outstanding educational provision to open even more opportunities for children to flourish in a DESS environment.
We appreciate that you have a lot to consider and our Admissions Team will be happy to guide you through our process and answer any questions.
Our DESS Admissions Office is located at DESS College, Academic City, Security Gate 2, Parent Services Reception.
To contact our Admissions Team, please email admissions@dessc.sch.ae or call 04 360 4866.
Thank you for considering DESS and we look forward to meeting you soon.
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Supporting Reference
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Supporting Documents
When applying to DESS Schools, please ensure you have soft copies of the following documents for each child, ready to upload in PDF format within the application/s:
- Birth Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Recent Passport Style Photograph
- Most recent End of Year Academic Report
- Most recent Term/Mid-Year Academic Report
- A CAT 4 assessment within the last 12 months (if available).
Please note, CAT 4 results are only required for Primary School applications, if available. If your child has not completed a CAT 4 assessment within the last 12 months, they may be required to attend a Taster Session (for local applicants). - Emirates Identity Card (if available)
- UAE Visa (if available)
- Reports from outside agencies (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychologist, etc., if applicable)
- If you are applying from overseas, a reference request may be required from a member of staff from your current school.
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Whether your sights are set on our Foundation Stage, Sixth Form – or somewhere between, nothing beats seeing for yourself the way we live, work and play.
Click below to register for a tour. If you need more than one tour, please register for each separately. Our Admissions Department is available to answer any questions.
For further information please email admissions@dessc.sch.ae
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Admissions Policies
Our three Dubai English Speaking Schools comply with Federal Law 29 governing admission to schools and other educational establishments. We are proud to be inclusive in our ethos and we will not discriminate against any child or family on grounds of academic ability, nationality, ethnicity or religion.
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Meet our Admissions Team
Our Admissions Team will be happy to guide you through our process, please do not hesitate to contact them.