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Documents Needed When Applying to a School in Abu Dhabi
The Ministry of Education requires specific documentation to legally register all school students in Abu Dhabi. Ministry of Education rules are subject to change without notice, so please do check with your school's admissions office for any current changes. Schools might also invite your child for an assessment test. In general you will need:
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Copy of the Birth Certificate
Birth certificates must be provided in English or Arabic. Birth certificates in any other language must be translated in the UAE by an approved legal translation office. Both the original birth certificate and the translation must be provided.
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In Arabic (UAE)
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Copy is sufficient. |
| In Arabic (from other countries) |
Copy should be attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of birth, or by the Embassy representing the country of birth in the UAE, or by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE. |
| In English |
If your child’s birth certificate is in English from either Canada (except Quebec), United States, Western Europe (UK, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland, Sweden, Austria, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Vatican City, San Marino, Monaco, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta) Australia and New Zealand then no translation or attestation is necessary. |
| In Turkish |
If the Turkish birth certificate from the hospital does not have your child’s name on it, you will need to have your child’s ID card as well. These papers will both need to be attested in the following order: Attested by the UAE Embassy in Turkey Attested by the Turkish Embassy in the UAE Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE. As there is no legal Turkish to Arabic translator in the UAE, you will need to have the Turkish Embassy in Abu Dhabi create an official Turkish to English or Turkish to Arabic translation for you. This translation needs to be attested in the following order: Attested by the Turkish Embassy in the UAE Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE. |
| In other Languages |
If your child’s birth certificate is from any other country (including South & Central America, Eastern Europe, Asia or Africa), and/or is not in English, it must be attested and translated in the following order: Attested by the UAE Embassy in the country of birth. Attested by the Embassy representing the country of birth in the UAE. Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE. It must then be translated IN THE UAE by a Ministry approved legal translator, for example:
GOSB Legal Translation
Ph: +971 0(2) 627 1062,
Fax: +971 0(2) 627 2917
Address: Hamdan Street, Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Building, Abu Dhabi |
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Passport Copy
Photocopy of your child’s passport (in which the residence visa is, or will be, stamped). Valid original copy of the father's (or other sponsor) passport including valid residence visas for the non-UAE national student. If the residence visa is under process, often a confirmation letter from the company is needed.
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Passport Photos
Up to six coloured passport size recent photographs.
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Copy of Latest School Reports
If the report is not in English or Arabic, an official translation issued in the UAE is required. Previous original school report cards must be attested by the authorities listed:
UAE:
• School stamp and signature
• Official Arabic transfer certificate, attested by the Educational Zone
GCC Countries:
• School stamp and signature
• Ministry of Education of the issuing country
• Transfer certificate, attested by the School and the Ministry of Education of the issuing country
Canada, the USA, Australia, Western Europe or New Zealand:
• School stamp and signature
• Transfer certificate, attested by the school
Other countries:
• School stamp and signature
• Ministry of Education of the issuing country
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country
• UAE Embassy of the issuing country
• Transfer certificate, attested by the School, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy of the issuing country
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Transfer Certificate Information
All students in Grades 2 and above must submit a Transfer Certificate before enrolment. Without it, your child’s start date will be delayed as this is a Ministry of Education requirement.
What is a Transfer Certificate (TC)?
A TC is not the same as a school record or school transcript. A TC should clearly state to which grade a student was promoted at the end of the previous year or the grade in which the student is currently enrolled (if enrolling mid-year). Transfer Certificates must be in English or Arabic and must display an official school stamp.
Who needs a Transfer Certificate?
All students in Grades 2 onward require a TC. Students in KG1, KG2 and Grade 1 only require a TC if they enroll after November (mid-year enrolment).
Why do we need a Transfer Certificate?
The Ministry of Education in Abu Dhabi requires that each student from Grade 2 and above submits a TC as well as a UAE residence visa for registration. When a student enrolls after November (mid-year enrollment), they can only be admitted if they are coming the same curriculum, with a TC. Residence visas must be submitted as soon as they are completed.
Which stamps do I need for my Transfer Certificate? Stamp requirements are dependent on the school location from which you are transferring. Find your previous school’s location below to determine the necessary stamping authority:
| Location |
Requirement for UAE Ministry of Education |
North America
Western Europe
Australia |
School stamp and signature required |
Middle East (except UAE)
South and Central America
Asia
former Russian States
Eastern Europe
Africa |
School stamp and signature required
Ministry of Education (in the country of the school’s location)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in the country of the school’s location)
UAE Embassy (in the country of the school’s location) |
| Another emirate of the UAE |
School stamp and signature required (TC must be in Arabic)
Ministry of Education of the emirate |
| Abu Dhabi |
Request a transfer letter (in Arabic), with school stamp and Principal’s signature, from the previous school. Obtain signature and stamp from Abu Dhabi Education Zone (ADEZ). |
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School Fees
Often a non-refundable application or registration fee of AED500 must be paid. At some schools this amount is deductible against school fees. Payment of the first term's fee is due on or before the first day of the Academic year. Fees must be paid as per term: Autumn Term (September till December), Spring Term (January till March) and Summer Term (April till June). Some schools offer a sibling discount. For bus service, school lunch and uniforms must be paid extra.
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Moving During the Year
Moving within Abu Dhabi from a different curriculum: September to mid November
Moving from outside Abu Dhabi from a different curriculum: September to mid November
Moving within Abu Dhabi from the same curriculum: September to end January
Moving from outside Abu Dhabi from the same curriculum: September to mid May
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