Expat Students Now Eligible for UAE Public School Admissions
- Publish date: Tuesday، 23 July 2024 | Last update: Tuesday، 10 December 2024
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If you're a non-Emirati living in the UAE and worried about your child's education, here's some great news! Starting this academic year, certain non-citizen students can now apply to public schools in the UAE.
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Who Can Apply?
The new policy allows children from grades 2 to 12 to join public schools if they meet specific criteria. Eligible students include:
- GCC nationals
- Children of diplomats
- Holders of Emirati, Comoros, or special decrees passports
- Students whose parents work for government, semi-government, or local entities
Academic and Residency Requirements
To qualify, students must have achieved at least an 85% average in Arabic, Math, and English. Additionally, both the student and their parents need to have valid UAE Residence Visas. Note that non-citizen students in each class are limited to 20% of the total number of students.
Tuition and Curriculum Details
While UAE citizens, GCC nationals, and children of high-ranking officials receive free education, non-citizens who qualify will pay AED 6,000 in tuition fees. Public schools follow the Emirati National Curriculum, teaching all subjects in Arabic with English as a secondary language.
This new opportunity is a significant development for expat families looking for quality education in the UAE. If you meet the requirements, make sure to apply before the new school year starts!