Admissions Availability

Please see a guide to the availability of each year group below. Kindly note that we only consider applications for year groups that are open, or currently have a waitlist.  

If the year group you wish to apply for is closed, you may consider applying at our Dubai British Foundation campus (Years FS1 & FS2), Dubai British School Emirates Hills campus (Years 1 to 13), Dubai British School Jumeira campus (FS1 to Year 6) or Jebel Ali School (Years FS1 to Year 13). 

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Year Group2023/2024    2024/2025     
FS 1 -  Please contact our feeder school DBF
Closed
Closed
FS 2 - Please contact our feeder school DBF
Closed
Closed
YEAR 1
Closed
Open for siblings only (Waitlist)
Closed
Open for siblings only (Waitlist)
YEAR 2
Closed
Closed, Open for siblings only (Waitlist)
YEAR 3
Open, Waitlist Only
Closed, Open for siblings only (Waitlist)
YEAR 4
Open, Waitlist Only
Open, Waitlist Only
YEAR 5
Closed
Open, Waitlist Only
YEAR 6
Closed
Closed
Open for siblings only waitlist
YEAR 7
Open, Waitlist
Closed
Open for siblings only waitlist
YEAR 8
Open, Limited Availability
Open
YEAR 9
Open, Waitlist
Open
YEAR 10
Closed
Open, Waitlist 
YEAR 11
Closed
No Intake
YEAR 12
Closed
Open, Waitlist
YEAR 13
Closed
No Intake

Please note:

 * As we are unable to accept students in Year 11 and Year 13 due to the nature of the British Curriculum, we would like to inform you that we have within the Taaleem group, 3 IB curriculum schools that could be an option for you. Please follow the link to learn more  about our IB schools: Our Schools | Taaleem | International School Providers in UAE

* Students already enrolled in another Dubai British School campus, must discuss the transfer request with the Head of School or Principal prior to applying.

* Secondary Applications: Due to KHDA restrictions on transfers within Dubai for Secondary students, only overseas applications will be considered for Term 2 and Term 3 in each academic year.

* Applications for the 2025/26 academic year open in January 2024. 


Waiting List Definitions 

Open – We are accepting applications into the waiting list and anticipate making admission offers, however, we cannot guarantee place availability to all who apply. Waiting lists are maintained for all year groups and applicants may be waitlisted after assessment, depending on availability.

Open, Waitlist Only – Applications are accepted into the waiting list on the caveat that all year group places have been offered, and we do not have places to offer today. Students will be invited for assessment and places offered from the waiting list if they become available.

Closed – Waiting lists are kept open until the cap is reached, at which time they are closed and no further applications are accepted. Note, we will accept applications from DBS Group staff, siblings and corporate debentures even if closed.


Age eligibility

All Taaleem Schools place students in age-appropriate grade/year group levels in accordance with the Ministry of Education KHDA regulations 

Families are asked to use the chart below to ensure that they are applying to the correct Year group. FS1 and FS2 are taught at our Foundation campus, Dubai British School Jumeirah Park Foundation, just a few minute's drive away.

PhaseYear GroupAge
Foundation StageFS 13 Turning 4 on or before 31st August
 FS 24 Turning 5 on or before 31st August
Key Stage 1Year 15 Turning 6 on or before 31st August
 Year 26 Turning 7 on or before 31st August
Key Stage 2Year 37 Turning 8 on or before 31st August
 Year 48 Turning 9 on or before 31st August
 Year 59 Turning 10 on or before 31st August
 Year 610 Turning 11 on or before 31st August
Key Stage 3Year 711 Turning 12 on or before 31st August
 Year 812 Turning 13 on or before 31st August
 Year 913 Turning 14 on or before 31st August
Key Stage 4Year 1014 Turning 15 on or before 31st August
 Year 11DBSJP will not accept applications for
Year 11 due to GCSEs being a closed,
two-year course
Sixth FormYear 1216 Turning 17 on or before 31st August
 Year 13DBSJP will not accept applications for
Year 13 due to A Levels being a closed,
two-year course

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