Admissions Process
Admissions Overview
Al Salam Private School is dedicated to the positive growth of its students in all areas of life.
We believe that every child is special. Our aim is to have a school community that reflects the diverse society in the UAE.
We accept pupils from all nationalities, learning needs, abilities, who are able to demonstrate the ability to successfully access the school curriculum and contribute to the positive learning environment.
We are an inclusive school for children of determination who may have additional learning needs. However, each case will be dealt with independently by rationalising the school’s ability to meet the pupil’s needs.
Admission Process
Step 1: Online Enquiry
Parents who are interested in enrolling their children in the school may begin by submitting an online enquiry form. Once completed, our admissions team will be in contact to support the next stages for admission at the school.
Parents can use this year group equivalency guide to identify which year group is suitable for their child.
Enquire about Salam Nursery
Children Ages 2-4
- Nursery and FS1 provision
Enquire about ASPS
Children aged 4-18
- FS2 until Year 12
Step 2: Assessment
Once all the applicant details are received, we will schedule a visit and assessment at our campus. Prior to the assessment we request parents to share previous academic and behaviour reports as well as Emirates ID/Passport information
Assessments are structured in the following format and are designed to be warm and engaging.
- Nursery/Foundation Stage: Short interactive assessment and play based observation/interview
- Year 1: Written assessment in English and Mathematics and play based observation
- Years 2 to 10: Progression curriculum based of English and Maths assessment and GL CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test), English written assessment, Phase leader interactive meeting
There is an assessment fee of AED 500 + VAT (non-refundable and non-adjustable) which is to be paid at the school on the day of the scheduled assessment.
We will confirm whether we are able to offer your child a place within 3 working days once the education team has conducted a full review of the assessment. We may ask for additional supporting documentation to support the admission.
Step 3: Enrolment
The Admissions department will send out offer letters to successful applicants.
- Please note that we may request a formal meeting with the parent and child prior to completing the admission process.
Note: If a seat is not available, your child’s application will be placed on a waiting list until a seat becomes available.
Enrolment in the school will be confirmed upon acceptance of the offer and payment of the registration fee of AED 10%. Parents will also be required to submit the following documents as part of the enrolment process.
- Transfer certificate or previous schools’ leaving certificate. (the original is required on or before your child’s first day at school (attested as per the UAE law)
- Original Emirates ID
- Copy of student’s UAE residency visa
- Four recent passport size photographs of the student
- Copies of any health and/or psychological assessments conducted with the student (where required)
- Copies of Vaccination Card
- Signed school-parent contract
- Any other relevant information regarding your child must be included in the offer letter (i.e. complete medical form, photograph waiver, registration agreement, and accident release form and student information sheet).
Please note that as per KHDA School fee framework, parents will be required to pay a 5% re-registration fee after the spring break. This amount is deductible against first term fees in August.