Dubai College

Dubai College is a selective, not-for-profit, fee-charging day school in Dubai. Year 7 entry has 176 places and is selective; applications for August 2026 closed, with eligible applicants invited to sit an entrance assessment in November if applied by the deadline. The majority of new Year 7 students come from Dubai primary schools, with joiners from other Emirates and overseas, representing about 35–40 different primary schools. Applicants should be in the school year corresponding to their age; for Year 7 in 2026, the candidate should be 11 by 31 August 2026 and have completed Year 6 in 2025–26. Applications for overseas moves can be completed without visiting Dubai, with assessments conducted under examination conditions at the student's current school and remote interviews where applicable; the deadline for year-group admissions is the same for UAE and overseas applicants, and late overseas applications are not accepted. The school requires fluency in written and spoken English and does not teach English as a Second/Foreign Language. Emirati families are given priority through the Emirati Scholars Programme, which admits Year 7 Emirati scholars; admissions involve contextual data, a dedicated Tutor for Emirati Scholars, and final decisions made by the Head. The Emirati Scholars Programme operates within the school's admissions framework with specific dates for application through Year 7 entry.

The Emirati Scholars Programme prioritizes Emirati students for Year 7 admission, using contextual admissions criteria and assigning a Tutor for Emirati Scholars to monitor progress and provide targeted support. Applications are processed through the Year 7 entry pathway with defined dates; the programme reflects Dubai College's commitment to Emirati education within its selective admissions framework.