Dubai English Speaking School Academic City

1. Submit an online application using the appropriate form: Foundation Stage Application Form, Year 1 to 6 Application Form, Year 7 to 10 Application Form, or Sixth Form Application Form. Year 7 2025 is no longer accepting applications due to full capacity and a substantial waiting list; Year 6 2025 is likewise closed for the same reason; Year 7 2026 applications closed on Friday 5 December 2025. The DESS Admissions Office is located at DESS College, Academic City, Security Gate 2, Parent Services Reception.

2. Prepare soft copies of required documents for each child in PDF format: Birth Certificate (in English); Passport Copy; Recent Passport Style Photograph; Most recent End of Year Academic Report; Most recent Term/Mid-Year Academic Report; A CAT 4 assessment within the last 12 months (if available). CAT 4 results are only required for Primary School applications, if available. If your child has not completed a CAT 4 assessment within the last 12 months, they may be required to attend a Taster Session (for local applicants). Emirates Identity Card (if available); UAE Visa (if available); Reports from outside agencies (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychologist, etc., if applicable); If you are applying from overseas, a reference request may be required from a member of staff from your current school.