Admission Process
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Joining Al Diyafah
Entry Requirements
Criteria for FS1
- The child needs to be able to communicate basic needs in English.
- Respond to & follow simple instructions.
- Eat independently.
- Toilet trained (diapers will not be allowed).
- Shows knowledge of rhymes.
- Can identify colours, can count numbers 1 to 5.
Criteria for FS2
- School / 1 year Nursery is a mandatory requirement.
- The child needs to be able to respond to and follow simple instructions.
- Eat independently; communicate and attend to toilet needs independently (toilet trained).
- Tripod pencil grip (free hand drawing).
- Identify and recognize letter sounds (a-z).
- Linking sounds with objects.
- Identify and count numbers from 1-10.
Criteria for Key Stage 1
- Shortlisted students will be required to complete a short written assessment in English & Math based on current year level expectations.
Criteria for Key Stage 2, 3 & 4
- Shortlisted students will be required to attend an age-appropriate written assessment. Those who successfully clear the assessment will be invited for an interview with the Head of Section.
Sixth Form
- Shortlisted students from UK curriculum will be required to attend a formal interview. Candidates who have not previously studied in a British-Curriculum school will be required to sit for an entrance test for AS Level placement.
Registration Process
Follow the steps below to begin your child's admission journey with Al Diyafah High School
Online Registration
All parents applying for admissions are required to register online through our website portal.
Students who are coming from a school that follows a curriculum other than the UK National Curriculum must first check the Age Criteria table at the bottom of this page before submitting their registration.
Shortlisted students will receive pre-admission login credentials via SMS on the registered mobile number. Use these credentials to login, complete all required information, and upload the necessary documents.
Interview & Assessments
Shortlisted students will undergo an age-appropriate assessment. Those who pass will advance to an interview with the section head.
Students applying for admission to Year 5 and above must also upload their latest CAT4 assessment results along with the most recent school report card when completing the online registration.
Assessment Fee
All shortlisted students will be required to submit a cheque of AED 500 (inclusive of 5% VAT) on the day of the assessment
Refund Policy: In the event that a student sits for the entrance assessment and the admission is subsequently not successful, the full AED 500 assessment fee will be refunded to the family in accordance with school policy.
Acceptance & Admissions
If your child is successfully admitted to Al Diyafah High School, a formal offer will be sent to you by email. Please ensure that you accept the offer within 7 calendar days to secure your child's place. Offers not accepted within this period may be released to the next student on the waiting list.
Submission of Required Documentation
Shortlisted students will be required to upload the documents listed below into the pre-admission portal, which can be accessed through the online registration form on our school website. The portal username and password will be sent via SMS to the father's registered mobile number.
Student Documents
- Student's Passport (colour copy)
- Student's Emirates ID (front & back)
- Student's UAE Residence Visa
- Student's Full Birth Certificate (original attested)
- Student's Immunization / Vaccination Record
Parent Documents
- Father & Mother Passport copies
- Father & Mother Emirates ID (front & back)
- Father & Mother UAE Residence Visa copies
Attestation details for transfer certificate
Transferring from another school within Dubai
Original Transfer Certificate (TC) issued by the previous school.
Transferring from another Emirate (Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, etc.)
The Transfer Certificate must be duly attested by the Education Zone Authority of the originating Emirate.
Overseas / International Transfer
The Transfer Certificate must be formally attested by ALL of the following bodies in sequence:
- Ministry of Education of the country from which the student is migrating
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country from which the student is migrating
- UAE Embassy in the country from which the student is migrating
Please note: Attestation is not required for transfers from the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Australia, or any country within the European Union.
Admission will be deemed complete only upon the successful processing of KHDA registration and the signing of the Parent-School Contract. Students will be permitted to attend classes only after these requirements have been fulfilled. Al Diyafah High School is a KHDA-inspected, licensed British Curriculum school.
Fees & Seat Confirmation
Upon confirming acceptance of the offered place, families are required to pay an an Admission & Registration Fee of AED 500 (non-refundable and non-adjustable) together with 10% of the annual tuition fee via parent portal in order to secure the admission. A student's admission is considered formally confirmed only upon receipt of both payments.
In the event of withdrawal or cancellation, any refund will be processed strictly in accordance with the KHDA Fee Refund Guidelines. Please note that all published fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to revision in line with KHDA approvals.
In addition, all mandatory fees as per the school's fee policy will be charged along with the balance of the Term 1 tuition fee and must be settled prior to the commencement of the academic year in September.
All year group placements are determined by the candidate's calendar year of birth, in line with the official KHDA age-cutoff policy.
School Timing
The official school hours for all year groups during the academic year are as follows:
FS 1 and FS 2
Year 1 to Year 13
Requests & Services
To support our students throughout their academic journey, Al Diyafah High School offers a range of administrative and academic support services. Students and parents may request essential documents, including Academic Transcripts (Specify the Year), Predicted Grades, Letters of Recommendation, Bonafide Letters, NOL Card Letters, Migration Certificates, and No Objection Certificates (NOC). Our team is committed to processing requests efficiently and providing the necessary documentation to support higher education applications, transfers, and other official requirements.
Request for Services
“Through these objectives, the curriculum seeks to empower students to become successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible global citizens who can contribute positively to society.”
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- Email id: registrar@diyafahschool.com
