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.

If you have further questions and would like to speak with our admissions team, please provide us with your details by completing our Enquiry Form . Once submitted, a member of our team will get in touch with you.

Admission Process

Step 1: Online Application

Parents who are interested in enrolling their children in the school may begin by submitting an online application.  Once completed, you will receive a reference number to carry you through to the next steps in the admission process. Click here to submit an online application.

In addition to completing the application form, parents must submit all the pre-requisite documentation online for their application to be considered.(details below).

Note: Your application will only be completed once we have received all documentation and the required payment. Payment of the registration fee does not guarantee a student’s place at the school.

Parents can use this year group equivalency guide to identify which year group is suitable for their child.

Pre-requisite documentation include:

1. Previous school academic report
2. Previous school behaviour/conduct reports
3. Copy of student’s Passport & Visa
4. Copy of student’s’ Emirates National ID Card (both sides)

Step 2: Assessment

Once all the relevant documents have been received and evaluated, students will be invited in for an entry assessment by phone  and via email.

Assessments are structured in the following format:

• Nursery/Foundation Stage: Play based interview, short assessment and Observation
• Key Stage 1 (Year 1) : Written assessment in English and  Mathematics
• Key Stage 2 and 3 (Years 2 to 9 ): Progression curriculum based of English and Maths assessment and GL CAT4 (Cognitive Ability Test), English written assessment

There is an assessment fee of AED 500 (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.

Please note:

• Re-registration Fees is AED 1,000/- for all year groups for the academic year 2024/2025
• As per the KHDA parent school contract, parents should Pay the full term fee before the start of each term in order to start school. If the parents do not make the payment on or before the Orientation day or the first day of the term, the child will not be allowed into the school classroom.
• In the case of a cheque being returned by the bank for any reason, AED 250 will be charged and cash only will be accepted in place of the returned cheque.
• The school will not accept responsibility for any returned cheque. Please keep a record of your cheques issued and make sure that the amount of the cheque is covered by your account balance.
• In the case of a cheque retrieved by parents for any reason, an amount of AED 50 will be charged.  Parents must inform the Accounts Office one week in advance of collection of the cheque.
• Fees paid by a company, if not paid on the due date, the amount will be required from the parent and will be refunded once paid by the company.
• In the case of a child leaving the school during the academic year, a refund will be calculated according to the KHDA guidelines. Please follow the link to view the KHDA Fee Framework 

Additional Charges:

1. For the students doing Mandatory Benchmark Tests, e.g. GL Progress Tests and/or CAT 4 exam, fees will be invoiced separately.
2. Chromebooks, Uniforms, Transportation Fees, After School Activities, Trips, Extra Learning Support, some text books and late collection fees are not included in the above fees and are charged separately.

Payment Methods:

1. Cash
2. Cheque (made payable to: Al Salam Private School LLC)
3. Credit card
4. Online payment through Zenda
5. Wire transfer with the following details :

Account Name: AL SALAM PRIVATE SCHOOL

Bank: Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB)
Account Number: 11710918920001
IBAN: AE440030011710918920001
Swift Code: ADCBAEAA / Bank Branch: Al Bustan Branch

Please ensure that all relevant information is added and confirm transfer by email, including the student’s name and year level to accounts@alsalamschool.ae

Zenda- School Fees Made Easier

As part of our endeavor to provide high standards of academic achievement for our students and convenience to parents, we are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Zenda.

Managing school payments is much easier and more efficient with the Zenda App. Through this app, you can:

• Pay Now: Pay fees online through credit/debit card, from the comfort of your home
• Pay Later: Divide fee amount into smaller parts, no hidden charges; high, instant approvals with no documentation needed
• Earn Rewards: Get cashbacks, points and exciting offers from your bank when you pay school fees

Zenda is an exclusive, member-only app, available on Apple and Google. Download it today: app.zenda.com/getstarted and use the school code: asps. To sign up, you have to use the email or mobile number registered with the school.

If you have any questions or do not remember your sign up details, you can click here to chat with Zenda team on WhatsApp or contact accounts@alsalamschool.ae.

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