Admission
Process

Admission Process

We’re delighted you're considering joining our school family. We've made the admissions process simple, clear, and parent-friendly. Our admissions team is always at hand if you need assistance at any time during the application.

Start with Age Check

Age Requirement and Grade Level Placement

American Gulf School will place students in age-appropriate grade levels in accordance with the Ministry of Education/SPEA regulations. To assist families coming from various curriculums, please refer to the table below as a guideline to which grade to apply for. Further clarification will be available from the Admissions and Academic teams. We are currently open from Pre-K to Grade 10.

AGE	American Gulf School (GRADE)	North America (GRADE)	England (YEAR)	French
3 years old as of August 31 (potty trained)	PreK	-	-	Ecole Maternelle
4 years old as of August 31(potty trained)	KG 1	PreK	FS1 (Nursery)	Ecole Maternellee
5 years old as of August 31	KG 2	KG	FS2 (Reception)	Ecole Maternelle
6 years old as of August 31	1	1	1	CP
7 years old	2	2	2	CE1
8 years old	3	3	3	CE2
9 years old	4	4	4	CM1
10 years old	5	5	5	CM2
11 years old	6	6	6	6 eme
12 years old	7	7	7	5 eme
13 years old	8	8	8	4 eme
14 years old	9	9	9	3 eme
15 years old	10	10	10	Seconde
16 years old	11	11	11	Premiere
17 years old	12	12	12	Terminale

Please follow these easy steps to enroll:

STEP 1

Submit required documents for assessment via email to admissions@ags.ae or via WhatsApp on +971 56 999 0871

For international enrollments from outside the UAE, it is important for parents of children enrolling into Grade 2 or above to finalize the Transfer Certificate and Report Cards attestation process prior to leaving the country they are residing in

Copy of student’s passport
Latest progress reports from the last two years (Reports must be translated to English with an official stamp)
If available, copy of recent Standardized Assessments results (MAP, CAT4, etc.)
If applicable, copy of any previously identified special educational needs including individual educational plans (Psych Ed, IEP, ILP, etc.)

STEP 2

Pay the application processing fee and schedule an assessment

An application processing fee of AED 525 per student (inclusive of VAT, non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-deductible) must be paid after submission of documents and completion of online application form to proceed with the assessment. Please refer to page 3 for payment details. If students are based outside of the UAE and unable to attend an assessment in person, we can send our assessments to their current school. Please note that a completed application does not guarantee admission to American Gulf School. The application processing fee is non-refundable for denied admissions.

STEP 3

Admissions Committee reviews assessment and student’s profile

Once all the required documentation has been completed, submitted, and checked by the Admissions Committee, a decision will be communicated to the parents/guardians within 2 to 3 days (further interview might be required). Offer letters will be sent to successful applicants.

STEP 4

Acceptance

Once the applicant is accepted, a non-refundable registration fee of AED 1,000 will be required within 10 working days to secure the seat. This fee is adjustable against the joining term’s tuition fees. The term’s tuition is due prior to the student’s first day of school. Completed forms and remaining documentation must be submitted to the Admissions Office with the registration fee.

Documents to be submitted once a student has been accepted and enrolled:

Copy of student’s Emirates ID (both sides)
Copy of student’s Residency Visa
Copy of student’s Immunization Card
Copy of student’s Birth Certificate
Copy of student’s photo
Copy of parent’s passports
Copy of parent’s Emirates ID (both sides)
Copy of parent’s Residency Visa
Copy of Family Card (Emirati students only)
Copy of parent’s photos
Previous school’s Transfer Certificate* (see below)
Acceptance Form
Completion of student’s Medical Form
Completion of student’s Pick-up Authorization Form
Completion of Emergency Contact Form
Completion of Photography/Social Media Permission Form
Copy of student’s Covid 19 vaccination certificate

*Transfer Certificate

Transfer Certificate (TC) is a document required by the UAE Ministry of Education for the registration of students in any school in the UAE

If transferring from a school within Sharjah – please inform the current school to complete a transfer via the SPEA System. This is for all Grades.
If transferring from a school in another Emirate – please ask for the report card to be stamped and signed by the school and for the TC to be attested by the educational body within that Emirate. This is for all Grades.
If transferring from outside of the UAE and the application is for Grade 2 and above - the certificate should be completed on your child’s current school's letterhead and signed and stamped by the current school. This is done close to the withdrawal date to reflect your child’s last day of school.

Note : Depending on the school's location (not curriculum), the TC and end of year Report Card, need the following attestation:

United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia, or New Zealand: only the stamp and signature of the school
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries: stamp and signature of the school and Ministry of Education of the GCC country
All other countries: stamp and signature of the school, the country's Ministry of Education and Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy in that country.

Post Enrollment & Payment

Parents will receive confirmation of place as well as the Parent Handbook which has information about. school timing, uniforms etc, nearer to the date of joining AGS.