Admissions 2027–28
Join Shining Star
- Applications for 2027–28
- Open now
- Every grade; mid-year where there is room
- KG 1 – Grade 12
- The date your child's age is counted on
- 31 March
- The most in a class: KG · Grades 1 to 12
- 25 · 30
01Live
Places by grade
From the admissions office's own figures. Choose a grade to start an application for it.
Places for 2027-28 · applications open
From admissions
- Grades open
- 13
- Few places
- 0
- Waiting list
- 1
- KG 1Places open
- KG 2Places open
- Grade 1Waiting list
- Grade 2Places open
- Grade 3Places open
- Grade 4Places open
- Grade 5Places open
- Grade 6Places open
- Grade 7Places open
- Grade 8Places open
- Grade 9Places open
- Grade 10Places open
- Grade 11Places open
- Grade 12Places open
From the admissions office's own figures: places in each grade, less children enrolled and offers made. Choose a grade to apply.
02Age checker
Which grade will my child join?
- KG 1
- 4
- KG 2
- 5
- Grade 1
- 6
Years old on 31 March of the year they join.
Age is counted on 31 March 2027, as for every April-start school in Abu Dhabi. Your child's date of birth is not stored or sent.
03How to join
Five steps, all of them online
The same steps for every grade. You can follow each one on your private tracking page.
01 / 05
Check the age rule and places
- 01
Step 1
Check the age rule and places
Use the age checker to find your child's grade for 2027–28, and see which grades have places today.
Check age and places - 02
Step 2
Apply online
Fill in one form for your child. It goes straight to the admissions office, and you receive a reference and a private tracking link.
Start the application - 03
Step 3
Upload documents and book the assessment
On your tracking page, upload the documents and choose a time for your child's assessment or interaction.
Track an application - 04
Step 4
Receive an offer
The offer letter names the class, the joining date and the fees. Accept it online and sign the parent–school agreement.
- 05
Step 5
Pay and welcome
Pay the first term, collect books and uniform with your admission slip, and meet the class teacher on the first day.
See the fees
04Assessment
How children are assessed
An interaction, never an ordeal: it helps the school understand how to support your child from the first day.
01
KG 1 and KG 2
A gentle screening through observation and a familiarisation visit: readiness for school, separating from the parent, following directions, toileting, motor skills and communication.
02
Grades 1 to 9
An assessment of literacy and numeracy, and of social, emotional and behavioural development. School reports from the last two years are required.
03
Grades 10 to 12
An entrance examination and the student's progress in previous years. Grade 11: Mathematics for Commerce; Mathematics and Science for Science.
Brothers and sisters of children at SSIS are given preference. Families moving from abroad can be given a special appointment that fits their time in the UAE.
05Checklist
Documents you will need
Colour copies are fine. You can upload them on your tracking page as PDFs or photos of the pages.
For your child
8 items- Passport: colour copy of the front, back and visa page
- Emirates ID: colour copy of both sides
- Birth certificate (see the attestation rules below)
- Vaccination or immunisation record
- Last report card (Grade 2 and above)
- Two passport-size photographs
- Transfer certificate and mark sheet, when moving from another school
- A printed copy of the online application
For parents
3 items- Father's and mother's passport copies: first page, last page and visa page
- Father's and mother's Emirates ID: front and back
- A municipality-approved tenancy contract, or an electricity bill
After the offer
You receive an admission slip and the payment receipt. Bring both on the first day, and when collecting books and uniform. The school registers your child with ADEK using the Emirates IDs.
Attestation, by where it was issued
| Issued in | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Birth certificate from the UAE or GCC | No attestation needed. |
| Birth certificate from India, in English | Attested by the UAE Embassy or Consulate and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
| Birth certificate in another language | Legal translation, and attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
| Transfer certificate from India | Attested by the Education Officer, verified by the Indian Embassy and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. |
| Transfer from another Abu Dhabi school | The eSIS number and eSIS mark sheet. |
| Transfer from another emirate | Attested by that emirate's education authority. |
| KG to Grade 1, joining at the start of the year | No transfer certificate needed. |
06The school day
School hours
- KG 1 and KG 2
- 7:40 am – 12:00 pm
- Monday to Thursday
- Grades 1 to 12
- 7:40 am – 2:30 pm
- Monday to Thursday
- Every grade
- 7:40 am – 11:30 am
- Friday
07Questions
What parents ask us
Anything else? Call 02 559 6444 or WhatsApp 056 503 6875.
01What age must my child be?
Age is counted on 31 March of the year your child joins. KG 1: 4 years old. KG 2: 5. Grade 1: 6. From Grade 2, placement follows the transfer certificate and the last report card. The age rule does not apply to children already studying in the UAE.
02Can my child join in the middle of the year?
Yes, when a place is free in the grade, with a transfer certificate for the grade your child is continuing.
03We are moving to Abu Dhabi from abroad. Which grade will my child join?
A child joining at the start of a new academic year moves up to the next grade with a passed-and-promoted transfer certificate. A child joining during the year continues in the same grade.
04How big are the classes?
Up to 25 children in a KG class and up to 30 from Grade 1 to Grade 12.
05Do brothers and sisters get priority?
Yes. Siblings of children already at SSIS are given preference, and the second, third, fourth and fifth child receive a sibling discount on tuition.
06When does the school year start?
In April. The year runs from April to March in three terms: April to June, September to November, and December to March.
07What are the school hours?
KG: 7:40 am to 12:00 pm, Monday to Thursday. Grades 1 to 12: 7:40 am to 2:30 pm, Monday to Thursday. Friday: 7:40 am to 11:30 am for every grade.
08How is my child kept safe?
The campus has CCTV and security guards round the clock. Every visitor shows identification and receives a pass at the guard house. Every bus has a female attendant and GPS tracking.
09What if my child feels unwell at school?
A qualified nurse runs the school clinic throughout the school day. For anything more than first aid, the school consults its on-call doctor, takes the child to a nearby hospital if needed, and tells you at once.
10Is there a counsellor?
Yes. A qualified counsellor and wellness teacher supports students with their studies, careers and wellbeing, in confidence.
Ready when you are