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The Dubai College admissions timeline for August 2027 entry

Every date from the school’s own pages, from applications opening to accepting a place, with what a parent does at each step.
Guide for
Parents
Reading time
5 minutes
Updated
18 October 2026
Facts checked
17 October 2026

What is the Dubai College admissions timeline for August 2027?

Applications for Dubai College Year 7 entry in August 2027 opened on 15 September 2026 and close at noon UAE time on Tuesday 27 October 2026. The entrance assessment is on Sunday 15 November 2026, results arrive by email in mid-January 2027, and a deposit secures a place by the end of January 2027.

These are the dates for Year 7 entry in August 2027, taken from the school’s own key dates and admissions pages. Where a step has passed, we say so. If anything here differs from the school’s pages, the school’s pages are right.

What happens when?

Dubai College Year 7 entry, August 2027. From the school’s own pages, read 17 October 2026.
WhenWhat happensWhat a parent does
15 September 2026Applications openedRead the Year 7 pages and gather documents: Emirates ID or passport, the end of Year 5 report, CAT4 and end of Year 5 GL Progress Test results (or consent for the school to request them).
23 and 24 September 2026Audience with the Head, at the school and online, 6pmThis session has closed for this cycle.
5 to 9 October 2026Open WeekAll slots are fully booked. Families outside Dubai can use the admissions enquiry form; the campus map and virtual tour are online.
27 October 2026, 12 noon UAE timeApplications closeSubmit the online application and pay AED 525 by this time. Upload the optional extra-curricular template with the application. Declare any SEND or medical needs, and ask about access arrangements now if needed.
15 November 2026Entrance assessment, at Dubai CollegeKeep the morning and afternoon free. The school confirms arrangements to registered applicants and provides all equipment.
Mid-January 2027ResultsWatch for the outcome by email.
By the end of January 2027Accept a placePay the deposit of 10% of annual tuition to secure the place, and arrange the debenture, which is due when a place is accepted.
August 2027Start in Year 7Your child joins Year 7.

Who can apply for this cycle?

Children are normally 11 by 31 August 2027 and completing Year 6 (or equivalent) in 2026-2027. Children who turn 11 by 31 December 2027 may also apply. The school advises families already in Dubai to apply at Year 7 rather than wait for a later year.

What does it cost?

Dubai College costs as published, read 17 October 2026. Fees for 2027-2028 were not published when we checked.
ItemAmount
Application and assessmentAED 525 including VAT (AED 100 application plus AED 400 assessment, each plus VAT)
Tuition, Years 7 to 11AED 97,415 a year for 2026-2027
Deposit on accepting a place10% of annual tuition, by the end of January 2027
DebentureAED 30,000, a personal debenture for new students joining in 2026-2027, returned when the student leaves, less anything owed

Where should a family spend the weeks in between?

Our view: get the application in early, then use the weeks to the assessment for short, regular familiarisation rather than long sessions. Our guide to the last four weeks shows one way to pace them. It is our view, not the school’s advice.

See the full Dubai College guide.

Questions parents ask

When is the deadline to apply?
Tuesday 27 October 2026 at 12 noon UAE time. The school does not accept late applications.
How much does it cost to apply?
AED 525 including VAT, paid with the online application: an AED 100 application fee and an AED 400 assessment fee, each plus VAT.
How old must my child be for August 2027 entry?
Normally 11 by 31 August 2027 and completing Year 6 (or equivalent) in 2026-2027. Children who turn 11 by 31 December 2027 may also apply.
When will we hear?
By email in mid-January 2027. A deposit of 10% of annual tuition then secures a place by the end of January 2027.
Do we need to travel if we live outside the UAE?
No. The assessment can be run under exam conditions by your child’s current school. The deadline is the same.
How many places are there?
176 Year 7 places for August 2027, in 8 forms of 22.

Sources

Facts last checked on 17 October 2026. Everything else on this page is our own view.

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