Admissions Process

Admissions Overview

GEMS Jumeirah Primary School is a fully inclusive school and does not discriminate based on nationality, ethnicity, religion or educational need. The GEMS vision for Inclusive Education ensures that all students feel valued, supported and able to achieve academic, social, emotional and cultural success within a common learning environment. 

We welcome students with a wide range of learning profiles, including students of determination (SEND), gifted and talented students and English Language Learners. All students learn alongside similar aged peers with appropriate support, adjustments and strategies that meet individual needs. Specialist reports, such as Individual Education Plans, Educational Psychologist reports and Speech and Language or Occupational Therapy assessments, may be required before an offer is made to ensure the right provision is in place. 

Sibling priority applies at JPS. 

All admissions depend on availability, and mid-year places are extremely limited. 

Admissions Process

Step 1 - Submit Your Application 

Submit your application through the Apply Now page to begin the admissions process. 

Step 2 - Acknowledgement Email 

You will receive an acknowledgement email explaining the next steps. 

Payment of the AED 525 application fee is required to join the JPS waitlist. 

Step 3 - Document Check 

The Admissions Team will confirm when all required documents have been received or will request any missing documents before academic review. 

Step 4 - Offer of Place 

Once all documents have been reviewed and a place becomes available, the Admissions Team will contact you with an offer to join JPS. 

Supporting Documents 

Failure to submit the required documents after an offer is made may result in the place being withdrawn. Please provide:

• A copy of your child’s passport
• A copy of your child’s birth certificate in English or Arabic
• Copies of both parents Emirates ID cards
• A recent passport sized photograph of your child and both parents
• Your child’s most recent school report, required for Year 1 and above before an offer is made
• A Transfer Certificate, as detailed below
• Full details of any special educational needs, including IEPs and any specialist reports
• Complete Immunisation Record
• All educational history must be shared before a place is offered. 

Transfer Certificate

A Transfer Certificate is required for all students transferring from a school within the UAE for all year groups. For overseas students, a Transfer Certificate is required for entry into Year 3 and above in line with KHDA regulations. 

Failure to submit a correctly completed Transfer Certificate, or a legally binding undertaking to provide it, may result in the place being withdrawn. 

The Transfer Certificate must be printed on official school letterhead and must contain the following information:

•   Full name of the child
•   Date of enrolment in the school
•   Child's date of birth
•   Date the child left the school
•   Grade / Class on leaving the school
•   School stamp and signature of the Principal
•   Curriculum studied

Attestation Requirements

If your child is transferring from a country other than the United States, Australia, Canada, Europe or New Zealand, the original Transfer Certificate must be attested by: 

•  Ministry of Education (from country of TC origin)
•  Ministry of Foreign Affairs (from the country of TC origin)
•  UAE Embassy (from the country of TC origin)

Please discuss your Transfer Certificate requirements with the JPS Admissions Team, as procedures vary by country. 

For more information, please contact the school registrar via email; [email protected]