Admissions Process

Thank you for your interest in applying for a place at Dubai English Speaking School and College. We are a popular choice of school with families both in Dubai and those moving to the region from overseas. We will always do what we can to provide a place for your child provided we have suitable availability.

Good luck with your application/s.


Required Documents

For applying to DESSC, you will require soft copies of the following documents for each child (pdf format), to upload within the application forms

  • Birth Certificate
  • 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)
  • Emirates Identity Card (if available)
  • UAE Visa (if available)
  • Reports from outside agencies (Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Educational Psychologist, etc., if applicable)

Application Forms

DESS Oud Metha Foundation Stage Application Form

DESS Oud Metha Year 1 to 6 Application Form

DESS Academic City Foundation Stage Application Form

DESS Academic City Year 1 to 6 Application Form

DESC Academic City Year 7 to 10 Application Form

DESC Academic City Sixth Form Application Form