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Admissions

ADMISSIONS

We are currently accepting applications for the new academic year 2025 – 2026

Shining Star International School invites students from all cultural backgrounds to come and experience the vibrant, joyful and diversified community within the school. All ‘Our Stars’ are engaged in holistic learning whilst being nurtured in an environment which helps them to excel academically, emotionally and socially.

Pre-admission procedure
Parents can complete the online registration form 2025-2026 ensuring that all requested details are completely filled out. An auto generated email is sent once the application is received by the school
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Checklist for Admission
In order to continue further with the procedure of admission, please take a look at the list of documents that are required during the admission.
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Post-Admission procedure
After the admission has been processed, an admission slip containing the Admission reference No with the Class & Division will be handed over to the parent
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CRITERIA

For KG & Gr.1

  1. Admission for students in KG & Gr.1 will be based on direct assessments. The School committee interacts with the child before announcing their final decision.
  2. Preference will be given to siblings of existing students.
  3. Age requirements are a regulatory requirement and need to be strictly adhered to. Parents and guardians will be responsible for its compliance.
  4. Admissions are granted based on the age of the child as on the 31st March in the year in question.
  5. Acceptable Proof of age documents are passport / birth certificate.

For G2 – G9

  1. Aptitude Tests will be conducted. The Application Form with supporting documents have to be submitted to the admission office of the school before the entrance test can be administered.
  2. Based on the results of the entrance test, students and parents may be asked to meet with the senior leadership team.
  3. Common Entrance Test papers are set for subjects like English & Mathematics.

For G11

Admission to grade XI will be based on Grade X board exam results and the entrance tests done at the school. Admissions are subject to availability of seats and will be offered strictly on merit.
Special appointments will be given for overseas candidates to coincide with their availability in the UAE.

CRITERIA

For KG & Gr.1

  1. Admission for students in KG & Gr.1 will be based on direct assessments. The School committee interacts with the child before announcing their final decision.
  2. Preference will be given to siblings of existing students.
  3. Age requirements are a regulatory requirement and need to be strictly adhered to. Parents and guardians will be responsible for its compliance.
  4. Admissions are granted based on the age of the child as on the 31st March in the year in question.
  5. Acceptable Proof of age documents are passport / birth certificate.

For G2 – G9

  1. Aptitude Tests will be conducted. The Application Form with supporting documents have to be submitted to the admission office of the school before the entrance test can be administered.
  2. Based on the results of the entrance test, students and parents may be asked to meet with the senior leadership team.
  3. Common Entrance Test papers are set for subjects like English & Mathematics.

For G11

Admission to grade XI will be based on Grade X board exam results and the entrance tests done at the school. Admissions are subject to availability of seats and will be offered strictly on merit.
Special appointments will be given for overseas candidates to coincide with their availability in the UAE.

CHECKLIST

The following documents are required for admission :

  1. Application Form (Printed copy of Online Registration Form)
  2. 5 colored Passport size Photographs
  3. Colored Passport Copies of:
    1. Student
    2. Father
    3. Mother (First Page + Valid Visa Page + Address Page)
  4. Colored copies of both the sides of EID of the Student, Parent / Guardian
  5. Colored copy of student’s Medical Insurance Card
  6. Attested colored copy of Birth Certificate – Notary requirements
    1. Birth Certificate issued in UAE – notarized by foreign affairs
    2. Birth Certificate issued outside UAE- – notarized by:
      1. Country’s Home Department
      2. Respective Embassy, Abu Dhabi.
      3. Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi.
  7. Original Transfer Certificate – Notary requirments
    1. Inside Abu Dhabi – Online Transfer – eSIS
    2. Outside Abu Dhabi
      1. The respective emirate
      2. ADEC
    3. Outside UAE-
      1. District Educational Officer of the particular syllabus/Section Officer, Regional Office
      2. Respective Embassy, Abu Dhabi
      3. Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi
  8. Last Progress Report of the child if previously in school
  9. A complete Health Form of the child with copies of Immunization records
  10. A recent Water & Electricity Bill as proof of address.

CHECKLIST

The following documents are required for admission :

  1. Application Form (Printed copy of Online Registration Form)
  2. 5 colored Passport size Photographs
  3. Colored Passport Copies of:
    1. Student
    2. Father
    3. Mother (First Page + Valid Visa Page + Address Page)
  4. Colored copies of both the sides of EID of the Student, Parent / Guardian
  5. Colored copy of student’s Medical Insurance Card
  6. Attested colored copy of Birth Certificate – Notary requirements
    1. Birth Certificate issued in UAE – notarized by foreign affairs
    2. Birth Certificate issued outside UAE- – notarized by:
      1. Country’s Home Department
      2. Respective Embassy, Abu Dhabi.
      3. Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi.
  7. Original Transfer Certificate – Notary requirments
    1. Inside Abu Dhabi – Online Transfer – eSIS
    2. Outside Abu Dhabi
      1. The respective emirate
      2. ADEC
    3. Outside UAE-
      1. District Educational Officer of the particular syllabus/Section Officer, Regional Office
      2. Respective Embassy, Abu Dhabi
      3. Foreign Affairs, Abu Dhabi
  8. Last Progress Report of the child if previously in school
  9. A complete Health Form of the child with copies of Immunization records
  10. A recent Water & Electricity Bill as proof of address.
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