Dubai private schools admission age changed - Ministry

Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced a revision in the minimum age for children starting school in Dubai, made according to the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) Resolution no (24).

Dubai’s education regulator has also advised parents to check the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section on its website, and MoE’s resolution for all schools in the UAE.

Dubai’s education regulator has also advised parents to check the frequently asked questions (FAQ) section on its website, and MoE’s resolution for all schools in the UAE.

The cut off age for Pre-KG or Foundation Stage 1 should be 3 years by August 31, 2021 as opposed to the earlier deadline of December 31.

Similarly, children starting KG1 or Foundation Stage 2 should be 4 years old by August 31 instead of the previous December deadline.

KG2 or Year 1 students should be 5 years old and Grade 1 or Year 2 students should be 6 years old by August 31, 2021.

Criterion for UAE schools starting their academic session in April.

For schools that start in April, primarily Indian and Pakistani curricula schools, this change will be applicable from the start of the 2022/23 academic year (next year) in April 2022.