Dubai British School Mira

Step 1 – Submit the online application via the Admissions Portal. Check Admissions Availability to confirm the year group you are applying for is open before you start. Ensure you include all required documentation with the application. (Apply online; see the Admissions Availability page for year group status.)

Step 2 – Pay the application fee. The one-time application fee is AED 525 and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment can be made by bank transfer using the provided bank details. After payment, the Admissions Team will be in touch to arrange the next steps. (Fee details and payment method are specified in How to Apply.)

Step 3 – Book an assessment with the Admissions Team. Once the application fee is received, you will be contacted to book an assessment. Assessments vary by year group: FS1 & FS2 use a Stay and Play format; Year 1 & Year 2 use a 1-1 assessment; Years 3–12 use CAT4 plus a written English assessment. Additional assessments may be requested if learning support is needed. Overseas applicants will be contacted with next steps. References to the child's current school are obtained.

Step 4 – Academic review and offer. After the assessment, the Academic Team reviews the application. If a place can be offered, you receive an offer letter and an invoice for the registration fee. Accepting the offer requires you to return acceptance paperwork and pay the non-refundable registration fee within five working days; the registration fee will be deducted from joining term fees. If a year group is on waitlist, the child will be added to the waiting pool and offers are not guaranteed.

Step 5 – KHDA registration and contract. After placement and payment of relevant term fees, a contract exists between the school and the parents, subject to KHDA guidelines. It is mandatory to obtain a Transfer Certificate (TC) from the child's current school to complete KHDA registration. KHDA requirements include submitting the appropriate certificates or attestations when transferring between emirates or from overseas. The school reserves the right to place the child in the most appropriate class within KHDA guidelines.

Step 6 – Additional notes. If you have further questions, the Admissions team can assist; contact details are provided on the admissions pages. (KHDA-related procedures and documentation are described in the KHDA registration section.)

Waiting lists are used for admissions at Dubai British School Mira. Definitions: Closed – waiting lists remain open until capacity is reached and may close; Open – accepting applicants into the waiting list with hopes of admission offers; Open, Waitlist Only – accepting into the waiting list but no current spaces available; places can be offered from the waiting list where available. KHDA regulations place students in age-appropriate year groups for FS1, FS2 and Year 1; Years 2 and above are placed according to their Transfer Certificate. Applicants may be invited for assessment and places offered from the waiting list if spaces become available. Year group availability varies by year; ongoing waitlists are maintained for all year groups. (Admissions Availability and Year Group Enrollment sections provide the detailed status and mappings.)