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Welcome to The Aquila School, Admissions

To develop the physical, intellectual and emotional well-being of our pupils

Are you moving to Dubai? Experiencing the ‘which school in Dubai’ dilemma? We’re here to help.

Dubai British School Admissions

We know that choosing your child’s school is one of the most challenging decisions a parent has to make and therefore want to help in any way we can. 

There is information below and we have a professional team to guide and support you through the admissions process who can be contacted with any questions you may have on admissions@theaquilaschool.com. 

We then look forward to welcoming you on your first day!

Discover what makes The Aquila School unique

Join us for one of our upcoming Open Days and experience first-hand how students at The Aquila School enjoy amazing learning, make meaningful choices, and thrive in a kind, supportive community.

 

Meet our leadership team, tour our purpose-built campus, and see how our future-focused curriculum, including four Post-16 pathways that prepare learners for success at university and beyond.

Upcoming events

Whole school open days

Discover what makes The Aquila School truly unique at one of our Whole School Open Days. Meet our dedicated teachers, explore our innovative learning spaces, and see how we nurture curiosity, creativity, and achievement across all year groups from FS1 to Year 13. Learn more about our British curriculum and the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme offered in Years 12 and 13, preparing students for global success. Our leadership team will be on hand to answer your questions and guide you through our future-focused approach and inclusive school culture.

 

Our upcoming events:

  • Sunday, 7th September 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Open Day
  • Sunday, 21st September 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - Open Day

Secondary school events

Plan Ahead at Our Secondary School Open Days

 

We invite you to join us for our Secondary School Open Days at The Aquila School, an essential step in planning your child’s educational journey. These events offer families valuable insights into our broad and balanced curriculum, offering the British Curriculum until Year 11 and the IBDP and IBCP pathways in Years 12 and 13. You’ll have the chance to explore our facilities, speak with our expert teachers, and attend subject-specific option evenings where you can book one-on-one sessions with members of our Senior Leadership Team. Come and discover how we prepare students not just for exams, but for a successful future.

 

Stay tuned for Secondary School Open Days

EYFS stay and play events

Discover the Joy of Learning at Our EYFS Open Days

 

At The Aquila School, experience how our youngest learners thrive in a nurturing, play-based environment. Designed for children aged 3 to 5, our Early Years Foundation Stage programme focuses on curiosity, creativity, and confidence-building through hands-on, child-led learning. During your visit, you’ll meet our caring, qualified teachers, explore our purpose-built early years spaces, and see how we support every child’s social, emotional, and academic development from the very start. Come and see how we make learning irresistible!

Our upcoming events:

  • Friday, 5th September 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - EYFS Stay and Play
  • Friday, 12th September 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - EYFS Stay and Play
  • Friday, 19th September 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM - EYFS Stay and Play

What to expect at our events

Meet our leadership team

Meet our leadership team

Get to know the people shaping our school's vision and values. Learn how we support every child to thrive both academically, socially and personally.

Tour our engaging facilities

Tour our engaging facilities

Explore our learning spaces, from the Urban Farm to the Black Box Theatre. See first-hand how our environment supports encourages pupils to lead their own learning every day.

Understanding the curriculum

Understanding the Curriculum

Experience a British curriculum enriched with IB-inspired learning that promotes curiosity and global awareness. In 6th Form, our students choose from the IBDP, IBCP and BTEC pathways.

Interactive Q&A sessions

Interactive Q&A Sessions

Our Academic and Admissions teams are ready to listen, share openly, and guide you with care, so you can feel confident about your child’s next step.

Part of the international schools partnership (ISP)

The Aquila School is proud to be part of the International Schools Partnership, a global network of over 90,000 students across more than 100 schools. Through ISP, our students access unique learning opportunities that go beyond the classroom and connect them with peers around the world. While every ISP school is shaped by its own culture and community, we’re united by a shared commitment: to provide transformational learning experiences that build the confidence, skills, and mindset students need to succeed - whatever path they choose.

Where to find us

Book a School Tour

We are delighted to be able to offer school tours Monday to Friday from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.

 

If you would like to book a school tour, please get in contact and we will happily arrange this for you and your family. 

The Aquila School currently welcomes early years, primary and secondary children, and is now welcoming applications for our sixth form. 

Is my child joining the right year group?

Using the information below, alongside your child’s most recent school report, we will make sure that there is no confusion over which is the right year group for them, whether you are moving from another school in Dubai or from out of the Emirate.

 

Year group your child will go to:

  1. 1

    Foundation Stage 1

    Your child should turn 4 years old by the end of the FS1 school year (31st August)

  2. 2

    Foundation Stage 2

    Your child should turn 5 years old by the end of the FS2 school year (31st August)

  3. 3

    Year 1

    Your child should turn 6 years old by the end of the Year 1 school year (31st August)

  4. 4

    Year 2

    Your child should turn 7 years old by the end of the Year 2 school year (31st August)
  5. 5

    Year 3

    Your child should turn 8 years old by the end of the Year 3 school year (31st August)
  6. 6

    Year 3 and above

    Based on last class attended (transfer certificate from the previous school)

*If children are coming from overseas, with an academic year ending in December, admissions will be based on their age as per the British system, or the year they have completed in the origin country.

Children moving from other private schools in the UAE

To complete your registration process, we need to have a transfer certificate (TC) from your child’s previous school. Please visit your previous school and ask them to issue the transfer certificate for your child.