If your child is applying to Delhi Private School Ajman (DPS), the admission process centres on a pre-admission assessment for Grades 1 to 10, covering English, Science and Maths — while Kindergarten and Grade 11 admissions are based on an interaction rather than a written test. Knowing what’s tested, what documents you’ll need, and how transfer certificates work if you’re moving from another curriculum can make the whole process much less stressful.
Here’s a step-by-step look at what to expect.
Who Needs to Sit an Assessment
Admission to Grades 1 through 10 is based on the child’s performance in a written entrance assessment, held on a specified date after registration. Kindergarten admission and Grade 11 admission work differently — both are based on an interaction with the child rather than a written test.
What the Assessment Covers
For Grades 1 to 10, the assessment covers three subjects: English, Science and Maths. Once you register online, you can access the syllabus for the assessment, which helps you understand what to prepare for rather than going in blind.
The Five-Step Admission Process
DPS Ajman’s admission process follows five steps:
- Online registration — submit the online application form; the admissions team will be in touch to guide you through next steps.
- Assessment and campus tour — your child sits the entrance assessment (or attends the interaction, for KG and Grade 11), and parents can arrange to tour the campus and meet school leadership.
- Registration and document submission — complete the admission form and submit the required documents with the correct attestation.
- Fee payment — pay the applicable fees to confirm the admission place.
- Parent orientation — attend an orientation session before the academic year begins, to get familiar with school routines and expectations.
Documents You'll Need
Have these ready before you start the process: passport and visa copies, Emirates ID, birth certificate, vaccination card, passport-sized photographs, original report cards, and — from Grade 2 onward — an attested transfer certificate from your child’s previous school.
Transferring From Another Curriculum or Country: Transfer Certificate Attestation
This is where families moving from a different school or country most often get stuck, so it’s worth planning for early. According to DPS Ajman’s own FAQ, attestation requirements depend on where your child is transferring from:
- From India (or a curriculum following a similar process): the transfer/leaving certificate needs attestation from the Assistant or District Education Officer, plus the CBSE or ICSE Regional Officer, the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the country concerned, the Indian Consulate in the UAE, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Ajman, Sharjah or Dubai.
- From a GCC country (other than the UAE): attestation from that country’s Ministry of Education, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy or Consulate in that country.
- From within the UAE: attestation from the Ministry of Education office in the relevant Emirate.
Because the exact document checklist can vary by country and by the curriculum your child is transferring from, and the wording published by the school does not cover every possible case, the most reliable step is to confirm the current checklist that applies to your family’s specific country and previous curriculum directly with DPS Ajman’s admissions team before you start collecting documents. Attestation can take time, particularly when documents need to cross more than one government office, so it’s worth starting this process as soon as you know you’re moving, rather than leaving it until close to your intended start date.
When to Start the Process
Given that attestation and document collection can take weeks, and the assessment syllabus only becomes available after registration, the practical approach is to register online as early as possible once you’ve decided DPS Ajman is a good fit, even if your intended start date is still some months away. This gives you the most time to gather documents, prepare for the assessment, and resolve any attestation questions without last-minute pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects are covered in the DPS Ajman entrance assessment?
English, Science and Maths, for Grades 1 through 10. The syllabus becomes available once you’ve registered online.
Is there a written test for Kindergarten admission?
No — Kindergarten admission is based on an interaction with the child rather than a written assessment. Grade 11 admission is also interaction-based.
What if we're transferring from a school outside India?
Attestation requirements differ by country of origin. GCC countries (other than the UAE) generally need attestation from that country’s Ministry of Education, its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy or Consulate there; India follows its own multi-step process involving the CBSE or ICSE Regional Officer and both countries’ diplomatic offices. Because the exact checklist depends on your country and previous curriculum, confirm the current requirements with DPS Ajman’s admissions team for your specific situation.
How far in advance should we start the admission process?
As early as possible — register online as soon as you’ve decided on DPS Ajman, since document attestation and the assessment process both take time to complete properly.
What documents are required for admission?
Passport and visa copies, Emirates ID, birth certificate, vaccination card, photographs, report cards, and — from Grade 2 onward — an attested transfer certificate.
Do older students need a different process than younger ones?
The overall five-step process is the same, but the assessment format differs: Grades 1–10 sit a written test in English, Science and Maths, while Grade 11 admission is interaction-based, similar to Kindergarten.
Start Your Application
To register your child for admission or ask a question about the assessment or attestation process for your specific situation, contact Delhi Private School Ajman’s admissions team directly.
