PO Box 125814, Academic City, Dubai, United Arab Emirates T: 00971 (0) 4 360 4866 F: 00971 (0) 4 360 4864 E: admissions@descdubai.com Headteacher: Chris Vizzard www.descdubai.com Application Entry Requirements: Please read the points below before completing this application form. Please ensure you complete ALL sections of the form. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applications can be submitted in person to DESC or via email to admissions@descdubai.com. Payment and ALL supporting documents in relation to examinations achieved, extra-curricular achievements, learning support or medical requirements must be submitted at the time of application. Failure to disclose any relevant information will affect your child s application. Applicants may be required to take our entrance assessments. An interview will be required. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list if there are no places available at the time of application. Successful applicants will receive a conditional offer letter and terms of acceptance by email. To accept the place you must return the terms of acceptance, accompanied by AED8500 (AED8000 will be deducted from the first term fee. The balance is a non-refundable enrolment fee. Application Documentation: Please indicate whether or not you have included each of the following items. documentation will affect your application. AED 500/- non-refundable Application Fee Passport Photograph Birth Certificate Passport Residence Visa page (overseas applicants please submit once issued) Emirates Identity Card (both sides) (overseas applicants please submit once issued) Year 10 full end of year school report Year 11 Mid Term report with mock results or predicted grades. In cases where the grades are not stated on the report, a transcript with mock results or predicted grades written on school headed paper and signed by the Headteacher must be submitted in addition to the Year 11 report. A reference from the Headteacher or Head of Year Group of the current school (applies to overseas applicants or at the request of DESC) Medical or Educational Psychologist Report (where applicable) Failure to submit all x Application Fee Payment Methods: Cheque made payable to Dubai English Speaking College (not School). This must be written in full, crossed Account Payee Only. Telegraphic Transfer (Bank Details can be found on our website www.descdubai.com) Cash to the Accounts Office, located next to reception (do not leave cash at Reception or place in the Drop Box) Tours of the DESC Campus: Tours take place weekly and are conducted by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Details of how to book a tour of DESC can be found on the visitor section of our website. (For Office Use Only) Date Application Received: Application Fee AED500/- Receipt No: Year Group Applicant Applying For: Sibling Application: DESS / DESC / Both Sibling Already in DESS / DESC / Both To enable this application to be processed, all sections must be completed and all requested documents supplied. DESS founded in 1963, the first English school in Dubai. DESC established in 2005 Principal: Andrew Gibbs
Please use black ink and BLOCK CAPITAL letters. APPLICANT INFORMATION First name: Preferred name: Middle Name(s): Date of birth: Family name: Gender: Nationality: Religion: First language: Year Group you are applying for at DESC: Yr 12 Yr 13 Does the applicant have a sibling at DESC or DESS? Does your child currently study any of the following?: Arabic A (native speakers, Arabic passport holder) Arabic B (non-arabic passport holder) or Islamic Education Yes No Name: Year: Are you submitting sibling applications at DESC or DESS? Yes No Name: Year: PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Father s details Mother s details Full name: Nationality: Occupation: Company name: Email address: Mobile telephone no.: Home telephone no.: Work telephone no.: Full residential address & PO Box: (If the billing address is different, please state details for billing). EDUCATION INFORMATION Name of current school: Address of school: Telephone number: Dates attended: Current Year/Grade: (Specify grade or year) Email address: Current Curriculum: (UK, International etc.) DESC start date required:
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN) & MEDICAL INFORMATION Non-disclosure of all relevant information and documentation relating to the section below will affect your child s application. Has your child ever received or is your child currently receiving any support in or outside of school? If yes, please state below. SECTION A: Reason for support Yes No SECTION B: Dates when support was provided SECTION C: How much support was required? Please give details of the nature of support received. Please attach Educational Clinical Report or Medical Reports (where appropriate). Has your child ever been withdrawn from any subject due to learning support? (If YES please provide details and copy of exemption). Yes No Has your child ever suffered any Medical/Physical or Behavioural Conditions? Has your child been allowed extra conditions for exams e.g. extra time? (If Yes please provide details and attach documentation) Yes No Yes No For the welfare of your child, please inform us of any medical, physical or behavioural condition(s) that your child has. This is inclusive of hearing / sight / speech / allergies / diabetes / asthma / ADHD and any other condition which requires regular or irregular treatment or monitoring. Please specify condition / treatment and attach medical documentation (if applicable)..................................
GCSE SUBJECT PREDICTED GRADES AND SUBJECT CHOICES PLEASE PROVIDE US WITH FINAL OR PREDICTED GRADES FOR ALL OF YOUR GCSE SUBJECTS Year Year 11 Year 10 Exam 10 Exam CORESUBJECTS Predicted OPTION SUBJECTS Report Board Report Board Grades Grade Grade MATHS ENGLISH LANGUAGE (FIRST LANGUAGE) ENGLISH LITERATURE SCIENCE (DOUBLE AWARD) Year 11 Predicted Grades UCI Number Mandatory Requirement 2017/18 Option Choices Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Art Applied Science Applied ICT Arabic Biology Art Biology Art-Photography Economics AS Level Mathematics BTEC Hospitality Biology English Language Business Studies Chemistry Business Studies French Chemistry Economics Computer Science Further Mathematics Computer Science English Language Drama Geography English Literature English Literature Further Mathematics History Geography Government & Politics Geography Mathematics Government & Politics History Mathematics Mathematical Studies Media Studies Media Studies Mathematical Studies Music Tech Physical Education Music Psychology Psychology Physics Physics Spanish BTEC Enterprise & Entrepreneurship BTEC Sport Please choose one subject from each column and write them in the boxes below. Please refer to The Curriculum Explained booklet to ensure you meet each subject s entry criteria. Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4
APPLICANT PERSONAL PROFILE This two part section will give the Headteacher an appreciation of your, the applicants interests, achievements and personality. Please complete Part 1 as fully as possible including levels, achievements, certificates and references. Please note that it is not expected that all sections are completed. Part 1 This should be completed by the applicant expressing to Mr Vizzard why they want to join DESC. Please consider the following: What learning skills do you have that will facilitate A-Level study? What can you offer DESC Sixth Form? What is your plan once you leave Sixth Form?...
Part 2 Sport: Please outline which sports you are interested in and indicate whether you are a member of a squad/club or play recreational sport. Performing Arts: Please outline any drama clubs/performances you have taken part in. Musical Instruments: Please include details of any instrument you play and the current grade you are working towards (if known). Other Hobbies or Interests: Please state all others not mentioned above. DECLARATION: I declare that I am the applicant s parent/legal guardian and that ALL information provided is correct. By signing this application, I agree to remain compliant with the DESC fee structure and deadlines for payment. I have provided DESC with ALL relevant information including any learning support that my child has received and any medical requirements my child has. I understand that failure to disclose vital information or to comply with any of the above may affect my child s application and could result in this application not being processed or the offer of a school place at DESC being withdrawn, at any time. Signature of Parent/Guardian: Date: For overseas applicants, documents required on acceptance of a place and prior to entry to DESC are: Residence Visa Emirates ID Card Transfer / Leaving Certificate from their current school