How to apply
Here is how to apply to JESS. If you have any queries, please email our Admissions Team.
You can check the year group you should apply for in our school age and curriculum comparison here:
School Age & Curriculum Comparison
Latest updates
ALL YEAR GROUPS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW PERSONAL DEBENTURE APPLICATIONS AT JESS ARABIAN RANCHES AND JESS JUMEIRAH |
With the exception of:
JESS ARABIAN RANCHES |
Year 12 Academic Year 2022-2023 (Waiting List for IB) |
Year 12 Academic Year 2022-2023 (Open for BTEC applications) |
PLEASE NOTE
We do not accept any applications into Years 11 or Years 13 as they are part of a 2 year exam programme. |
All Year Groups (except Year 11 and Year 13) are OPEN to Corporate Debenture and Emirati Applications only. |
FS1 and Year 7 are OPEN to Sibling Applications. |
We ONLY accept FS1 and Year 7 for Personal Applications two years in advance of the enrolment year. |
FS1 2022 and FS1 2023 are now CLOSED; Year 7 2022 and Year 7 2023 are now CLOSED. |
We will open FS1 and Year 7 2024 from 1st September 2022. |
For all other Year Groups, you have to apply in the current (2021/22) academic year IF the year group is OPEN as indicated above. |
The steps:
You will receive an email with details on how to pay the Application Fee (AED 500 - non-refundable). After payment is received, you will be placed on the waiting list.
Key information

Entry Criteria
We are a non-selective school and welcome a diverse population who will make a contribution to the life of the School.
ENTRY CRITERIA
Availability of places
JESS is an established school and has waiting lists for many year groups, so please check availability of places.
HOW TO APPLY
Open days & virtual admissions
With COVID restrictions in place, our Virtual Admissions Office offers online virtual meetings via Teams.

Debentures
As a non-profit making school, all children are required to have their place at JESS supported by a debenture.
LEARN MORE
Our admissions team
We look forward to supporting you through the admissions process at JESS.
admissions@jess.sch.ae
+971 (0)4 361 9019
Yvette Mitchell
REGISTRAR
Karen Gray
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
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