Admissions

Shining Star International School believes in the principle that a good liberal education is a participative process, in which the child is a key participant. In keeping with the spirit of this principle an interaction is done with the child. This facilitates the school in understanding the child’s readiness for the class to which he or she applied.

1. KG:
   • For students applying for KG1, KG2, SSIS will conduct a preliminary screening to assess readiness for school. This includes evaluating:
     • Age appropriateness for the requested grade level
     • Ability to separate from the caregiver
     • Classroom readiness
     • Bathroom independence
     • Engagement in activities and following directions
     • Motor skill development at an age-appropriate level
     • Expressive and receptive communication skills
   • These assessments will be conducted through observation, and familiarization visits, to ensure appropriate support for students’ transition into the school environment.

ii.           Grades I-IX

• For applicants in Grades I to IX, SSIS will conduct assessments of basic literacy and numeracy, as well as social, emotional, and behavioral development. This will help identify how the school can support the student’s transition and ongoing learning needs.
• The official school report from the previous two years is mandatory. A confidential letter of recommendation may be requested if the assessment outcome is inconclusive.
• English language proficiency and/or additional learning support assessments may also be carried out, as recommended by the school staff.
• The school report from the previous two academic years is This will provide a record of the student’s academic performance and developmental progress.
• If the results of the assessment are inconclusive, a confidential letter of recommendation from the previous school may be requested to better understand the student’s academic or behavioral

iii.            Grades X-XII

Prepares students for higher education or vocational training, with an emphasis on specialization in specific subjects, and culminating in final exams that influence university admissions. Applicants will be assessed through an entrance examination to evaluate their academic readiness for the new curriculum. The student’s academic progress in the previous years will also be considered.

The following documents are required during the admission:

1. For the Student:
   • Color copies of:
     • Passport (front, back & visa page)
     • Emirates ID (front & back)
     • Birth certificate
       • UAE/GCC: No attestation needed
       • India (English): Attested by UAE Embassy/Consulate + UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
       • India (other language): Legal translation + attestation from UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
     • Vaccination/Immunization record
   • Last report card (Grade 2 & above).
   • 2 passport-size photos.
   • Transfer Certificate (TC) + Marksheet (after current academic year):
     • KG–Grade 1: TC not needed if joining at start of year
     • India: TC attested by Education Officer + verified by Indian Embassy + UAE Foreign Affairs
     • Abu Dhabi: eSIS No. + eSIS Marksheet
     • Other Emirates: TC attested by that Emirate’s Ministry of Education
     • GCC: TC attested by Ministry of Education
   • Printed copy of online application form.

   For the Parents:

   • Passport copies (father & mother: first page, last page, visa page).
   • Emirates ID copies (father & mother: front & back).
   • Municipality-approved tenancy contract or electricity bill.

After the admission is taken, Admission slip (which includes details like Admin No, Class & Div., Parents Details etc.) and receipt of payment is handed over to the payer and the same is required to be presented by them on the first day of School and at the time of collecting books/uniform.
Emirates IDs (Student, Father, Mother) are scanned and the student is officially registered with the school through ADEK.
The parents meet the HOD/Class Teacher with the Admission Slip on the first day of School and they in turn introduce the student to his/her respective class.

Students start their journey of learning and growing with the school.

Registration & admission of the child:

1. Admission is on the basis of availability of seats.
2. Online registration is required for all procedures.

Academic fee for the session:

Please refer to school’s Fee Structure section.

Attendance of the child & adherence to the school timings:

Parents must ensure that children arrive at the school every day on time. The School Timings for all students are as below –

For KG – 7.40 AM – 12.00 PM (Monday to Thursday)
For Grade I to XII – 7.40 AM – 2 :30 PM (Monday to Thursday)
Friday timings : 7.40 AM – 11:30AM(for all grades)

The school is strictly in adherence to the policies and ADEK.

For further details please refer to  Parent’s Handbook