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Admissions Availability
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 Group | 2023/2024 | 2024/2025 |
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FS 1 - Please contact our feeder school DBF | Closed | Closed |
FS 2 - Please contact our feeder school DBF | Closed | Closed |
YEAR 1 | ClosedOpen for siblings only (Waitlist) | ClosedOpen 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 | ClosedOpen for siblings only waitlist |
YEAR 7 | Open, Waitlist | ClosedOpen 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 |
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* 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.
Phase | Year Group | Age |
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Foundation Stage | FS 1 | 3 Turning 4 on or before 31st August |
FS 2 | 4 Turning 5 on or before 31st August | |
Key Stage 1 | Year 1 | 5 Turning 6 on or before 31st August |
Year 2 | 6 Turning 7 on or before 31st August | |
Key Stage 2 | Year 3 | 7 Turning 8 on or before 31st August |
Year 4 | 8 Turning 9 on or before 31st August | |
Year 5 | 9 Turning 10 on or before 31st August | |
Year 6 | 10 Turning 11 on or before 31st August | |
Key Stage 3 | Year 7 | 11 Turning 12 on or before 31st August |
Year 8 | 12 Turning 13 on or before 31st August | |
Year 9 | 13 Turning 14 on or before 31st August | |
Key Stage 4 | Year 10 | 14 Turning 15 on or before 31st August |
Year 11 | DBSJP will not accept applications for Year 11 due to GCSEs being a closed, two-year course | |
Sixth Form | Year 12 | 16 Turning 17 on or before 31st August |
Year 13 | DBSJP will not accept applications for Year 13 due to A Levels being a closed, two-year course |