United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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1. Application: To apply for a place at Ash Mount School, complete the online application form and submit the following documents: valid Emirates ID or passport copies for both student and parents, and the most recent nursery/school report. Check the age placement guide to apply for the correct grade. Once the application is received, the admissions team will contact you. 2. Assessment: Assessment occurs after application and varies by year group. Pre-KG involves a play-based observational assessment; KG1 includes a play-based observational assessment plus social and behavioural skills observations and the GL WellComm language assessment. KG2 adds a simple writing activity. Grades 1–5 use CAT4, an enquiry activity, a group discussion, and a short written task; Grades 6–10 use CAT4, a short written task, and a discussion with a member of Secondary SLT; Grades 11–12 use CAT4, a written assignment, and a subject pathway interview. 3. Offer: Successful applicants will receive an official offer letter via email from our admissions team. The offer is the formal communication of admission. Families should await further instructions from the admissions team about the next steps. 4. Securing your child's place: After the offer letter is received you have 5 working days to secure your child's place. You must provide a signed offer letter, additional documentation, and pay the registration fee of 10% of the total annual tuition; this fee is deducted from the term fees. This deadline ensures the placement is held. 5. Orientation: Families will be invited for a school orientation. Families will be required to sign the Home-School agreement. The orientation is part of the admissions process.
Ash Mount School, opening in August 2026 in Dubai's Mudon community, offers an education combining the IB framework (PYP and MYP candidate) with English National Curriculum standards. Catering to students from Pre-KG to Grade 12, the school grounds learning in inquiry, sustainability, and international mindedness. The campus features distinctive environments that directly support learning. Highlights include an amphitheatre designed to amplify student voice, loose-parts play areas in the Early Years section, and Wadi-inspired planters where students practice environmental stewardship through agricultural projects like hydroponics. Specialized spaces such as 3D sculpture studios, dance studios, and a dedicated wellbeing hub provide targeted support. A signature element is the school’s interdisciplinary focus, bridging subjects to tackle global issues. Students also engage in concrete enrichment programs, such as home language clubs, financial literacy sessions, and student start-up incubators, ensuring practical readiness for life beyond graduation.