The document outlines the admission application procedure and documentation required by the Abu Dhabi Education Council to be submitted before a student can enter school. It lists 14 types of documents that must be scanned and emailed, including passport copies, visa information, medical forms, school records, proof of address and birth certificate. Exceptions are made for the UAE residence visa and ID card if the applicant is not a resident, and some documents like birth certificates require translation and attestation based on country of issue. All documents must be submitted electronically.

1. ADMISSIONS APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The Abu Dhabi Education Council requires ALL the following documentation to be supplied to the school BEFORE ENTRY. Please SCAN AND EMAIL the following documents to admissions@ris.ae The only documents that will be excused are the UAE Residence Visa and the UAE Resident’s ID card, if you are not yet a resident of the Emirates. Please ensure that you submit the documents in SOFT copy (ELECTRONIC) format only.
4 passport size photos
Copy of the applicant's passport and visa page from the passport
Copy of the student's UAE Resident ID card (BOTH sides)
A copy of the most recent school report as well as the final school report of the previous year, in English or Arabic.
Senior School Candidate Reference Form (for applicants of grades 6-12 only)
A copy of the child’s Immunization Record
Completed Medical Form
A copy of the student’s health insurance card
A copy of the Household Electricity Bill to show residential address in the UAE
Copy of the Birth Certificate translated into English or Arabic
Attestation is required for all issuing countries with the exception of: USA, Canada, Western Europe and Australia.
Copy of Sponsor's passport and visa page from the passport
Father's passport only for Emirati applicants
If any answers are 'yes' to the Learning and Behaviours Support section of the application form, a copy of the diagnostic testing results and educational assessments are required
A Transfer Certificate is required before the start of school. This must be obtained from the previous school at the time of withdrawal.
If you are transferring from outside the UAE the Transfer Certificate is only required for Grade 2 – 12, unless you join after October then it is required from EY1 - Grade 12. The Transfer Certificate should follow the format listed on our website. It must be typed on a school letterhead, signed by the principal and stamped. Attestation is required for all issuing countries with the exception of America, Canada, Western Europe and Australia.
ALL of the above documents must be provided in soft copy/electronic version only