Here is a step-by-step guide to applying for the Buds Public School, Dubai–
- Fill out the registration form on the school’s website.
- Ensure the child meets the age criteria—3 for kindergarten and 4 for KG-1—by 31 July. As per Ministry guidelines, admissions for younger children are not permitted.
- KG-2 to Grade 9 admission involves an assessment, including tests and an interview with the principal.
- Admission to Grades 10 to 12 depends on the most recent academic results, following CBSE rules.
- Applicants with siblings already enrolled at the school are given priority.
Admission Guidelines for Buds Public School
Buds Public School’s academic calendar is divided into three terms.
- The initial term begins in the first week of April and concludes in the final week of June, after which there is a two-month summer break.
- The second term begins in the last week of August and ends in the second week of December. After that, there is a three-week winter holiday.
- The final term begins in the first week of January and ends in the first week of March, after which there is a 2-week spring break.
Admission Criteria for Buds Public School
Mandatory documents to be submitted with the admission registration form include:
- Birth Certificate
- Original school leaving certificate
- The annual examination result of the previous class
- Academic records for students applying for KG-2 and above
- Passport and Residency Visa Copy (Required for both student and parents),
- Health card
- Copies of valid Emirates IDs for the child and parents
- Photocopy and original vaccination card
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Grades
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KG 1
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Minimum Entry Age
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4
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Maximum Entry Age
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5
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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-
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Grades
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KG 2
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Minimum Entry Age
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5
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Maximum Entry Age
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6
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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-
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Grades
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Grade 1
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Minimum Entry Age
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6
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Maximum Entry Age
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8
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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-
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Grades
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Grade 2
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Minimum Entry Age
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7
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Maximum Entry Age
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9
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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6
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Grades
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Grade 3
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Minimum Entry Age
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8
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Maximum Entry Age
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10
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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7
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Grades
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Grade 4
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Minimum Entry Age
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9
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Maximum Entry Age
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11
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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8
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Grades
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Grade 5
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Minimum Entry Age
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10
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Maximum Entry Age
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12
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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9
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Grades
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Grade 6
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Minimum Entry Age
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11
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Maximum Entry Age
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13
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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10
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Grades
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Grade 7
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Minimum Entry Age
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12
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Maximum Entry Age
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14
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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11
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Grades
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Grade 8
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Minimum Entry Age
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13
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Maximum Entry Age
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15
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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12
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Grades
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Grade 9
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Minimum Entry Age
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14
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Maximum Entry Age
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17
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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13
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Grades
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Grade 10
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Minimum Entry Age
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15
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Maximum Entry Age
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18
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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14
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Grades
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Grade 11
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Minimum Entry Age
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16
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Maximum Entry Age
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19
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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15
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Grades
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Grade 12
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Minimum Entry Age
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17
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Maximum Entry Age
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20
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Minimum Entry Age for Overseas Transfers*
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16
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This is based on the students' age on 31 July (for the school year beginning in April).
Source: KHDA
* This is to cater to students transferring from systems that admit students of a younger age)
The fee structure of the Buds Public School Dubai is as follows:
*Buds Public School fees can be paid in cash, cheque, or bank transfer.
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Grades
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Annual Tuition Fee
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KG 1 and KG 2
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AED 7,750
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Grade 1 to Grade 3
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AED 9,450
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Grade 4 to Grade 6
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AED 11,650
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Grade 7 to Grade 9
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AED 12,750
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Grade 10 to Grade 12
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AED 13,850
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Additional Charges–
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Uniform
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720 to 1,135
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Books
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585 to 725
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Transport
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3,500 to 8,000
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Extracurricular Activities
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100 to 2,100
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Medical
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210
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School Trips
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250
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Extracurricular Activities
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100 to 2,100
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Class photograph
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52
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Club Activities
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2,500
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Costumes for school events
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157
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Duke of Edinburgh International Award
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100 to 2,500
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Educational Excursion (International)
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1,000 to 10,000
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Educational Local Trip
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250 to 500
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Educational Overseas Trip
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1,000 to 10,000
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Enrichment Activities
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3,000
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Graduation ceremony
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157
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Graduation Kit
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157
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School ID-Card
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52
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Karate
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100 to 2,000
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Learning Support Assistants
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15,000
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National Agenda Parameter Tests
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150 to 300
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Round Square International Conferences
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1,500
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School ID Card
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52
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School Local Field Trips
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250
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Skill development programmes
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100 to 2,000
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Special Needs Support
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3,000
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STEM Programme
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750 to 1,500
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Payment Procedure & Refund
Buds Public School has a fee structure that is divided into three terms. Parents can pay the fees for each term; the amounts differ by grade level. Payments can be made at the school or through specific online methods. Fees are due at the beginning of each term to secure your child’s place in class. For details on costs and payment methods, please visit the official fee structure page on the main website.
Buds Public School's refund policies usually align with term-specific guidelines. Refund eligibility often depends on the timing of withdrawal and term start dates, with deductions potentially applicable for administrative purposes.
