Admission procedure

Admissions are now open for the 2026–2027 academic year, with admissions for the 2027–2028 academic year opening in September 2026.

We are open for students from FS1 through to Year 13.

Should you wish to speak with the Head of Admissions for further information about the school or wish to make an appointment, please contact +971 56 684 1438 or email admissions@arcadia.sch.ae.

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Step-01

Parent completes the online enquiry form

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Step-02

Parent provides all supporting documents through a parent portal link which will be shared with the parent

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Step-03

The admissions team will review all documents, and if the admissions criteria is met, they will invite your child for assessment

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Step-04

Your child undertakes an assessment and you pay a non-refundable, non-transferable assessment Fee of AED 525 (Inclusive of VAT)

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Step-05

If the assessment is successful and a place is available, your child will be offered a place

School Timings

Foundation Stage Primary Y1-6 Secondary Y7-13
Monday - Thursday Doors open 7:40 for drop off
School starts at 7:50
Doors open 7:40 for drop off
School starts at 7:50
Doors open 7:40 for drop off
School starts at 7:50
Pick up time 13:45 Year 1 & 2 — 14:45
Years 3-6 — 15:30
15:35
Friday Doors open 7:40 for drop off
School starts at 7:50
Doors open 7:40 for drop off
School starts at 7:50
Doors open 7:40 for drop off
School starts at 7:50
Pick up time 11:25 11:25 11:30

Friday Timings

Year Groups Drop off Time Registration Pick-Up time Bus Collection
EYFS (FS1 and FS2) 7.30–7.45 7.30–7.45 11.00 11.15
Primary (Year 1–5) 7.30–7.40 7.30–7.40 11.15 11.20
Primary (Year 6) 7.20–7.35 7.35–7.40 11.15 11.30
Secondary (Year 7–13) 7.20–7.40 7.40–7.45 11.30 11.30

Admissions contacts

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Nadia Hantas (Admissions Officer)
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Sangeetha Dsouza (Admissions Officer)
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