Admissions Process
Start your child's journey with
Horizon English School
Thank you for considering Horizon English School for your child. We would be delighted to recieve your application online. Our Admissions Team is available to support you through this process, and our Leadership Team looks forward to welcoming you to one of our school tours.
Make an Enquiry
Make an enquiry by reaching out to our friendly and helpful Admissions Team. They will get in touch with you to discuss your needs and guide you through the next steps.
or call our Lead Registrar, Sheila Pellos to discuss further: +971 (0) 4 342 2891
Book a tour
Book a tour, discover our facilities and visualise your child in our school. Meet our Leadership Team who will show you round our school and discuss the curriculum with you. Parents consistently tell us about the feeling the school gave them when they visited us, and this was what convinced them that Horizon English School was the right school for their child.
Submit your application
Submit an online application form with supporting documents and the application fee (525 AED).
Assessment and Offer
All children are assessed by a class teacher before being offered a place at the school. The assessment is informal and no prior preparation is required. Families residing abroad can arrange an online assessment with the admissions team. We aim to share the assessment outcome within a few days.
Secure your place
Accept the enrolment offer and submit all requested documents within the time specified. An enrollment fee must be made to secure the offer.
Admissions age ranges
We welcome children from age three, once they are toilet trained. We follow the English education system and place children into year groups based on their age as at 31 December, in line with KHDA regulations for the 2026–27 academic year.
Horizon English School follows KHDA guidance for new student admissions. Please refer to the chart to find out which year group your child will be placed in.
| Year Group | Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Nursery / Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | 1 January 2023 – 31 December 2023 |
| Reception / Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) | 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022 |
| Year 1 | 1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021 |
| Year 2 | 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020 |
| Year 3 | 1 January 2019 – 31 December 2019 |
| Year 4 | 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2018 |
| Year 5 | 1 January 2017 – 31 December 2017 |
| Year 6 | 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2016 |
Next steps