- Submit an Online Enquiry:
- Submit an online enquiry and registration form through the school’s official website.
- Once submitted, you will receive a reference number via email, which will guide you through the remaining steps.
- Pay the Application Fee:
- After submitting the form, an application fee of AED 500 (excluding VAT) must be paid either online or at the school’s cash counter.
- This fee is non-refundable if a seat is offered but not accepted, and it does not count toward tuition.
- Entrance Assessment:
- After the application fee is paid, the school registrar will contact parents by phone or email to schedule an entrance assessment or interview.
- The assessment varies based on the applicant’s year level:
- Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (FS1 and FS2): Observation assessment.
- Year 1 and Year 2: Written test.
- Year 3 to Year 10: CAT4 and written test.
- Offer Letter:
- If a seat is available and the assessment is cleared, the school will send an offer letter via email or phone call.
- Registration Deposit:
- To secure the seat, parents must pay a non-refundable registration deposit equal to 10% of the total tuition fee.
- This amount is deducted from the full tuition fee, and parents will receive a tuition payment schedule from the finance department via email.
Documents Required
To complete the admissions process, parents need to submit various documents. Below is a detailed list of the required documents for all applicants and additional requirements for transfer students.
Basic Documents Required for All Applicants:
- Passport copies of both parents and the student.
- Residence visa copies for both parents and the student.
- Student’s birth certificate, translated into English and Arabic if necessary.
- Passport-size photographs of the student.
- Emirates ID copies for both parents and the student (front and back).
- Vaccination record of the student.
- Original Emirates ID of both parents and the student is required upon admission.
Documents Required for Specific Year Groups:
- Foundation Stage 1 and 2 (FS1 and FS2): Nursery report card (if available).
- Year 1 and Year 2: School reports from the last two attended years.
- Year 3 and above: Last two school reports and a CAT4 report.
- Special Education Needs (if applicable): Medical and therapy reports with six-month validity.
Documents Required for Transfer Students:
For students transferring from another school, additional documentation is necessary to verify their previous educational history.
- Transfer Certificate (or Leaving Certificate):
- An original transfer certificate or leaving certificate from the student’s last attended school.
- This certificate must be submitted on the child’s first day at GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar.
- Academic Reports:
- Academic records from the previous school, covering the last two years of education for the relevant year levels.
- Additional Requirements for International Students:
- Transfer certificates and reports may need to be attested based on the country of origin.
- Documentation in a language other than English or Arabic must be translated.
- Special Requirements for FS1 and FS2 Transfer Students:
- Nursery report cards are also required for younger students transferring into FS1 and FS2 if applicable.
The tuition fees for GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar are divided across three terms. Below is the detailed fee breakdown:
|
Year
|
Total Fee (AED)
|
Term 1 Fee (40%)
|
Term 2 Fee (30%)
|
Term 3 Fee (30%)
|
|
FS1
|
23,690
|
9,476
|
7,107
|
7,107
|
|
FS2
|
26,780
|
10,712
|
8,034
|
8,034
|
|
Year 1 - Year 6
|
28,840
|
11,536
|
8,652
|
8,652
|
|
Year 7 - Year 9
|
30,900
|
12,360
|
9,270
|
9,270
|
|
Year 10
|
33,990
|
13,596
|
10,197
|
10,197
|
|
Year 11
|
33,990
|
13,596
|
10,197
|
10,197
|
|
Year 12
|
36,050
|
14,420
|
10,815
|
10,815
|
|
Year 13
|
36,050
|
14,420
|
10,815
|
10,815
|
Scholarships/Discounts
GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar offers several merit-based scholarships to high-achieving students in areas such as academics, sports, creative and performing arts, innovation and digital technology, and Arabic studies. Scholarship discounts can range from 25% to 100% of the annual tuition fee and must be renewed annually based on continued performance.
Types of Scholarships Offered:
- Academic Scholarships: For students with outstanding performance in core subjects, a competitive application and assessment are required.
- Creative and Performing Arts: For students excelling in music, theatre, debate, and dance; including an audition and interview.
- Sports Scholarships: For students with proven athletic achievements at regional or international levels.
- Innovation and Digital Technology: For students skilled in areas such as coding, cryptology, and computational thinking.
- Arabic Studies Scholarships: For native and non-native speakers with exceptional proficiency in Arabic, they must have high academic grades and leadership skills in promoting the language.
Refund Policy
The refund policy at GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar is structured based on the timing of the withdrawal request:
- Before the Academic Year Begins: The tuition fee is refundable, but registration and re-registration fees are deducted.
- Withdrawal within Two Weeks of the Term: A one-month fee is deducted.
- Withdrawal After More Than a Month: Full term fee is deducted.
Refunds are calculated from the start of the term until the official request date. Fees paid in cash are refunded via cheque, and an official withdrawal notice is required 30 days in advance.
Age Requirements for Admission
GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar follows age-based criteria for admissions, as outlined below. Applicants must meet the minimum age requirement by August 31st of the admission year.
|
Year
|
Minimum Age by 31st August
|
|
FS1
|
3 Years
|
|
FS2
|
4 Years
|
|
Year 1
|
5 Years
|
These requirements ensure students are enrolled in an age-appropriate learning environment.
