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 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. All applicants are required to sit an entrance assessment as part of the application process. An interview may be required depending on individual circumstances. Applicants will be placed on a waiting list if there are no places available at the time of application. Decisions regarding admissions will be made in accordance with the following considerations; Siblings Assessment (DESC must ensure that students will be able to access our curriculum) Student Profile (what your child has to offer DESC) Successful applicants will receive an offer letter and terms of acceptance by email. To accept the place you must return the terms of acceptance, accompanied by AED5525 (inclusive of VAT) - AED5000 will be deducted from the first term fee. The balance is a non-refundable enrolment fee including VAT. DESC is not academically selective and we are very proud of our inclusive intake. All applications are dealt with on an individual basis. The Headteacher s decision on all admissions is final. Application Documentation: Please indicate whether or not you have included each of the following items. documentation will affect your application. AED 525/- non-refundable Application Fee (inclusive of VAT) Passport Photograph Last full end of year report and latest Mid Term report Birth Certificate Passport Residence Visa page (overseas applicants please submit once issued) Emirates Identity Card (both sides) (overseas applicants please submit once issued) 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 AED525/- (inc VAT) 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 Preferred Middle Name(s): Date of birth: Family Gender: Nationality: Religion: First language: Year Group you are applying for at DESC: Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 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 Nationality: Occupation: Company 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. Yes No SECTION A: Reason for support 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? Yes No (If YES please provide details and copy of exemption). Has your child ever suffered any Medical/Physical or Behavioural Conditions? 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).
APPLICANT PERSONAL PROFILE This two part section will give the Headteacher an appreciation of your child s interests, hobbies, achievements and personality. Please complete as much of Section 2 as possible including levels, achievements, certificates and references. Please note that it is not expected that all sections of Part 2 are complete. Section 1 This should be completed by your son/daughter in their own handwriting, expressing in their own words to Mr Vizzard why they want to join DESC. My name is. I would like to come to DESC because..
Section 2 Sport: Please outline which sports your child is interested in and indicate whether they are a member of a squad/club or play recreational sport. Performing Arts: Please outline any drama clubs/performances your child has taken part in. Musical Instruments: Please include details of any instrument your child plays and the current grade they 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