Expat Students Now Eligible for UAE Public School Admissions

Publish date: Tuesday، 23 July 2024

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.

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

Expat Students Now Eligible for UAE Public School Admissions

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.

Expat Students Now Eligible for UAE Public School Admissions

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!

Expat Students Now Eligible for UAE Public School Admissions

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