What is the admissions process?
There are 3 steps to the admissions process:
- Fill out an online application
- Submit required documents
- If spaces are available, pay the application fee and complete the assessment
- If you child requires additional English language support please check our availability with the Admissions Team.
Find more details here.
What types of assessment do you use for entry?
If places are available you will receive an invitation to submit further information and/or schedule an assessment.
– Pre-K to KG2 students, will be invited for an informal stay and play at the school. For families who are outside of Dubai, other arrangements will be made.
– Children applying to Grade 1-2 may be invited for paper based assessments.
– Children applying to Grades 3-11 will take a computerized cognitive ability assessment (CAT4 Test) and a paper assessment for mathematics and english. Children who are overseas will be able to do this step remotely.
We will contact you with a date and time for your child’s assessment, which will be conducted by the Admissions Office and the JBS faculty. After the assessment and upon receiving an acceptance letter, a deposit fee is required to reserve your seat. A seat cannot be held until the deposit payment is received. We will advise the amount in the acceptance letter.
Acceptance to Jumeira Baccalaureate School is dependent upon the results of the placement assessment, student interview (if needed) and former school reports.
What age can my child enroll?
In order to enter PreKG, your child must turn 3 on, or before, December 31st.
More details here.
My child is currently in Grade 11 can they still enroll?
We accept applications for Grade 11 until mid october once the academic year has begun. Admission to Grade 11 is based upon the Taaleem / IB admission policy criteria. All policies can be viewed here: Policy Page
What curriculum do you offer at JBS?
The curriculum taught at JBS is the International Baccalaureate.
Find out more about our curriculum here.
What is the language of instruction?
The language of instruction is English.
What other languages do you teach?
At JBS we teach French A and B, Arabic A and B and Spanish ab initio for our Grade 11 and 12 students.
Do you offer any discounts or scholarships?
We offer sibling discounts and discounts for Emirates and National Bonds employees.
Scholarships are available for academically and athletically gifted students. See details here.
Can my child transfer from a different curriculum to the IB?
The international nature of the IB makes it a relatively smooth transition for students moving from a different curriculum.
Please consult the grade equivalency table to understand the grading.
Does my child need a transfer certificate to enroll?
Students currently registered at an Early Childhood Centre in Dubai can transfer to a school using a Transfer Certificate (TC).
Children joining from overseas will be registered with the school according to the applicable age criteria.
For students entering Grade 1 and above, placement will be based on the continuation of their previous studies as stated on their TC.
Click here for more information.
Where do graduates go to university?
Our students have attended prestigious universities across the globe including McGill University, King’s College and Columbia.
See more acceptances here.
What nationalities are your students and staff?
We have over 96 different nationalities of students at JBS. The majority being Emirati, British, French, American and Indian.
We have over 40 different nationalities of teachers. The majority being British.
What after-school activities do you offer?
We offer a wide array of both internal (teacher-run) and external activities after school. From the more academic (mathematics, engineering) to athletic (swimming, horse-riding, football) to artistic – and everything else in between!
Find out more here.
Does the school provide lunches?
Our students have access to healthy meal and beverage options at our fully equipped campus cafeteria which is managed by Leela’s Lunches.
For more information, including how to register, click here.
Is JBS a nut-free school?
Yes
What are the school timings?
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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| Pre K – KG1 |  08:00 – 14:00 |
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| KG2 – Grade 10 | 08:00 – 14:50 |
7:35 – 11:15 Pre K -KG1
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| Grade 11 – Grade 12 | 08:00 – 15:30 |
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How many students are in each class?
Our classes are capped at:
PreKG: 20 students
KG1 and KG2: 24 students
Grade 1 – Grade 12: 26 students
Where is the school located?
The school is located in Jumeirah 1 off of Al Wasl 51.
Bring your own device policy?
Grades 3:
iPads are recommended for Grade 3.
■ Accepted devices include iPad with a protective case, screen protector, and
headphones. Keyboard (encouraged for typing practice)
■ Devices purchased through JTRS for JBS will be pre-configured with safeguarding
features, filtered browsing, and school access
Grades 4 and 5:
access settings.
■ All students must bring a device with a keyboard.
Accepted devices include iPad with detachable keyboard, Windows laptop, or MacBook.
Please note iPads are not recommended beyond Grade 5 due to compatibility limitations
with secondary school software.
Grade 6 and Above:
■ Students must bring a laptop (Windows or MacBook).
■ iPads are not recommended at this level.
Minimum specification requirements must be met for processor, RAM, storage, battery life,
Wi-Fi compatibility, and security software.
■ Please see minimum recommended specifications in the table below.
Does the school provide transportation?
School buses are provided by Arab Falcon Dubai. If you wish to apply for the school transport service, please contact Arab Falcon via e-mail 
csr.jbs@arabfalcondubai.ae or call Ms. Faryal (Mobile No: +971 56 422 0775)
The school bus fee may vary depending on the location. The school will assist you with arrangements, and you can also visit www.arabfalcondubai.ae or call: (04) 3976490 for more information.
Or see our Transport Page.
