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UAE Education.
The right school, for the right child, at the right time.

Schools shape where the family lives, the daily rhythm and the children's trajectory. Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer some of the best international schooling in the world — but the top schools fill 6-12 months ahead and the differences between them are real.

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What it is

The full picture, in plain language.

Education advisory covers curriculum selection (British, IB, American, Indian, French), shortlisting, admissions strategy, assessment preparation, application management and admissions decisions.

We hold direct relationships with admissions teams across most leading Dubai and Abu Dhabi schools — including the rated-Outstanding tier — and we know which schools genuinely flex on dates, sibling priority and assessment timing.

Who it's for

Designed for these situations.

Families relocating to the UAE

Coordinating school placement with the move timeline.

Families already in the UAE

Transferring between schools or stepping up to senior school.

Multiple-children households

Where one school does not fit all siblings — and split schooling needs planning.

Sixth-form & university planning

IB vs A-Levels, university destinations, application strategy.

Benefits

What the right structure delivers.

Honest school shortlists

Curated by curriculum, ethos, peer group and fit — not league tables.

Direct admissions access

Working relationships with admissions teams at most leading schools.

Realistic assessment prep

What each school actually tests for, and how to prepare without over-coaching.

Sibling and timing strategy

Coordinated applications across multiple children and academic year-ends.

Visit programmes

Behind-the-scenes tours rather than open-day shopping.

Year-on-year continuity

We hold the family's education plan as children move through stages.

The process

Step by step — nothing hidden, nothing skipped.

  1. 01

    Family discovery

    Week 1

    Children's ages, current schooling, academic profile, interests, parents' priorities.

  2. 02

    Curriculum strategy

    Week 1-2

    British / IB / American / Indian decision per child, with rationale.

  3. 03

    School shortlist

    Week 2

    3-5 schools per child with fit narrative and realistic admissions probability.

  4. 04

    Visits & applications

    Weeks 3-6

    School visits, applications submitted, supporting letters from current schools.

  5. 05

    Assessments

    Weeks 4-8

    CAT4, English, Maths and bespoke assessments; preparation guidance.

  6. 06

    Offers & decisions

    Weeks 6-10

    Offers reviewed, fee structures compared, accepted offers confirmed.

  7. 07

    Enrolment & induction

    Pre-start

    Uniform, bus routes, parent induction, transition support.

Timeline

What a typical engagement looks like.

  • Weeks 1-2

    Discovery and shortlists.

  • Weeks 3-8

    Applications, visits, assessments.

  • Weeks 8-12

    Offers and enrolment.

Documents required

The evidence pack we will ask for.

  • Current school reports

    Last 2 years per child, official.

  • Birth certificate & passport

    Per child.

  • Vaccination records

    UAE requires up-to-date immunisations.

  • Parent ID & visa

    For enrolment and bus registration.

  • Any educational psychology reports

    If relevant — shared in confidence.

Costs & fees

What you should budget for.

School fees in Dubai and Abu Dhabi range widely. Below are typical ranges for the leading tier.

  • Primary (per year)

    AED 40,000 - 110,000

  • Senior school (per year)

    AED 60,000 - 130,000

  • Sixth form / IBDP (per year)

    AED 80,000 - 145,000

  • Registration & assessment

    AED 500 - 2,500 per school

  • Refundable deposits

    5-10% of annual fees

    Typical on acceptance.

  • Morifar education advisory

    From AED 18,000

    Per family, full cycle to enrolment.

FAQs

Questions we are asked, and the honest answers.

How early should we apply?+

12 months ahead for top tier; 3-6 months for the wider market. We have placed children at short notice when the application is strong.

British or IB?+

Depends on the child, the likely university destination and the family's mobility. We discuss each in detail before recommending.

Can children join mid-year?+

Some schools yes, some no. We know which.

Will my child get into Repton / Dwight / GEMS Wellington?+

Top-tier schools assess every applicant. We will be honest if the case is borderline, and we will tell you what would strengthen it.

Common mistakes

What we see go wrong — so it doesn't happen to you.

Applying to one school

Schools test, schools have capacity limits, and one school is a single point of failure. Always shortlist 3-5.

Choosing by ranking

KHDA ratings are useful but blunt. Ethos, peer group and fit matter more than a one-letter difference.

Underestimating commute

A 45-minute school run in Dubai traffic is the worst part of many families' day. Pick the school first, then the home.

Late assessment prep

Children sitting CAT4 cold underperform. A small amount of familiarisation makes a meaningful difference.

Explain like I'm 10

The simplest version of the whole thing.

Picking the right school is one of the biggest decisions families make when they move. We help you find schools that really fit your children — not just famous ones — and we help you get in.

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