United Arab Emirates, Dubai
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1. Online Application: Complete the online enquiry and registration via the school's online portal. You will receive an online reference number and guidance on the following steps. The online portal centralizes submissions and communications.
2. Registration and Payment: Pay the AED 525 application fee online or by visiting the school. The fee is refundable if the school does not offer a place and non-refundable if a place is offered but not taken, and it is not deductible from the tuition. The school requests the listed documents and notes that the child's previous school reports will be reviewed, followed by an interview and a written assessment if required.
3. Assessment: The child is invited for an assessment or interview by the School Registrar. CAT4 or other written assessments may be used, or the previous school report may be reviewed. Results are notified by email or phone.
4. Admission Confirmation: The Admission Officer sends confirmation letters to successful applicants, subject to seat availability. A seat-confirmation deposit of 10% of total tuition is payable, non-refundable and deductible from tuition. The first term tuition and the annual fee are due within 10 working days of confirmation; if not paid, the admission may move to the waiting list.
5. Tuition Payment & Waiting: Tuition is payable at the start of each term and is structured in three terms. The seat confirmation deposit and first-term payment are due within 10 working days of offer; delayed payment may move the student to the waiting list. The fee structure is KHDA-approved and payments can be made by various methods.
6. KHDA & Eligibility: Admissions are subject to KHDA approval; KHDA regulations apply to all places.
7. Age & Year Placement: AICS places students in age-appropriate year levels in accordance with Ministry of Education and KHDA regulations. Use the country comparison to align grades with international naming conventions. Age as of August 31 maps FS1 to age 3, FS2 to age 4, Year 1 to age 5, Year 2 to age 6, Year 3 to age 7, Year 4 to age 8, Year 5 to age 9, Year 6 to age 10, Year 7 to age 11, Year 8 to age 12, Year 9 to age 13.
8. Location and affiliation: The Apple International Community School is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is part of LEAMS Education.
There is a waiting list for admissions when a place is not immediately available. Admission may be moved to the waiting list if the seat deposit or fees are not paid within the required timeframe, and seats are offered by turn.