Welcome to
Admissions
Accepting applications from Nursery to Year 8
Thank you for considering Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, where an extraordinary exceptional education experience nurtures confident, able and responsible young people to excel at school and beyond.
Joining Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City means becoming part of a vibrant international community that values and promotes academic excellence, strong character, and global citizenship. Our admissions process is designed to be warm, personal, and informative, ensuring families feel supported every step of the way.
We invite you to explore what makes Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City exceptional and look forward to welcoming you to our school community.
Call us on +971 (0) 5883 25609 to make an enquiry or start an application.
How to apply
✔ Use our Online Application Form.
✔ Before submitting, please check with our Admissions Team for the year group you are applying to.
✔ Applications must be submitted through the Online Admissions Portal, along with all required documentation.
Age placement and transfer certificate
✔ Students are placed according to their age as on 31st August, in compliance with Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) regulations.*
✔ A transfer certificate from the child’s previous school is mandatory for enrolment.
*Exceptions may apply based on KHDA approval, student circumstances and previous education systems.
| Year group | Nursery | FS1 | FS2 | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age on 31st August |
2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Year group | Year 6 | Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | Year 12 | Year 13 |
| Age on 31st August |
10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
✔ Pay the application fee.
✔ A one-time application fee of AED 500 (AED 525 inclusive of VAT) is required to process applications and book assessments.
✔ This fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
✔ Once the application fee is received, our Admissions Team will contact you to schedule your child’s assessment.
✔ The purpose of the assessment is to develop a complete and rounded picture of your child, their talents, interests and learning style. This helps us support, challenge and inspire them from the start of their Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City journey.
✔ For international applicants, the Admissions Team will be in touch to arrange and confirm assessment procedures.
✔ A reference will be requested from the current school for all applicants.
Assessment methods vary by year group
| Year group | Assessment method |
|---|---|
| Pre-Prep School | Individual/group assessment focusing on phonics, social skills, and cognitive development. |
| Prep School | Literacy, numeracy, and general aptitude assessments. |
| Senior School | CAT4 tests for cognitive aptitude, literacy and numeracy screening. |
| Post-16 | Review of GCSE or equivalent results and interview assessment. |
Interviews
Student interviews provide insights into their personality, motivation and alignment with our School ethos.
✔ Pre-Prep and Prep: Parent interviews to understand family values and mission alignment.
✔ Senior School: Students are interviewed to assess personality, engagement and future aspirations.
Academic review and offer
- Following your child’s assessment, the Academic Team will review the application.
- If a place can be offered, parents will receive an offer letter along with an invoice for the registration fee.
- Parents have seven (7) working days to:
- Accept the offer.
- Pay the non-refundable registration fee. (This amount will be deducted from the first term’s tuition fee.)
Waiting lists
In the event a year group is full:
- Families will be informed when a waiting list applies.
- Priority will be given to:
- Siblings of current students.
- Emirati students.
- Students meeting specific academic or extracurricular criteria.
3. Please note: Being on the waitlist does not guarantee placement.
KHDA registration process
Once placement is confirmed and fees are paid, parents must complete the mandatory KHDA formalities which include:
Providing a transfer certificate from the child’s currrent school.
Reviewing and signing the KHDA Parent-School Contract through the KHDA Parent Portal.
Re-registration
A re-registration fee must be paid annually to secure your child’s place.
Withdrawals
Parents must provide written notice at least one full term in advance of the withdrawal date.
Leaving certificates
Ministry of Education regulations state that the School reserves the right to withold leaving/transfer certificates, assessments/school reports and final results until all school fees have been settled students transferring within Dubai or internationally.
Tuition Fees for Academic year 2026 - 2027
| Year / Grade | KHDA Approved Fee | Founding Families 25% Discounted Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 93,500 | 70,125 |
| FS1 (Age ~3) | 103,344 | 77,508 |
| FS2 (Age ~4) | 112,847 | 84,635.25 |
| Year 1 (Age ~5) | 112,847 | 84,635.25 |
| Year 2 (Age ~6) | 112,847 | 84,635.25 |
| Year 3 (Age ~7) | 112,847 | 84,635.25 |
| Year 4 (Age ~8) | 116,410 | 87,307.50 |
| Year 5 (Age ~9) | 116,410 | 87,307.50 |
| Year 6 (Age ~10) | 116,410 | 87,307.50 |
| Year 7 (Age ~11) | 136,604 | 102,453 |
| Year 8 (Age ~12) | 136,604 | 102,453 |
| Year 9 (Age ~13) | 142,542 | 106,906 |
| Year 10 (Age ~14) | 142,542 | 106,906 |
| Year 11 (Age ~15) | 154,420 | 115,815 |
| Year 12 (Age ~16) | 154,420 | 115,815 |
| Year 13 (Age ~17) | 154,420 | 115,815 |