Are you looking to enroll your child in a tuition-free institution? These American-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi are cost-free and are neither public nor private. These schools are the outcome of a collaboration between the government and private sectors. Under the Department of Education and Knowledge, the emirate aims to offer a third education model (in addition to public and private schools) for students to further the goal of a knowledge-based economy.
Here's what you need to know about eligibility, required documents, and more. Eligibility To enroll in a chartered school, students must be: UAE nationals, children of UAE national mothers, citizens of GCC countries (only for registration in Grade 1 and above), holders of a decree for citizenship issued by the President or his deputy.
Required documents include Abu Dhabi residence proof, the student's Emirates ID, the student's birth certificate, the parent's Emirates ID, a transfer certificate for transfers from other emirates, an attested academic certificate for transfers outside the UAE, a copy of the decree for citizenship issued by the President or his deputy, and a completed registration form. For students of determination, a completed SOD registration form and required supporting documents are also needed. Supporting documents if the parent is not the father are also required.
Students must also meet the minimum age criteria for registration in the corresponding grade, which can be viewed by visiting the official website for each registration cycle. Registration must be completed within the specified period, and all requirements set by ADEK must be met. To locate a charter school, visit the Charter Schools Abu Dhabi website (link available on ADEK's official site), and click on 'find a school' under the main menu. An online registration form must also be filled out.
