The Russian School of Abu Dhabi
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A structured, supportive pathway designed to welcome Kindergarten to Grade 12 students into our dual-curriculum environment.
Academic Year 2026/2027
We kindly ask you to submit your application using the appropriate section below based on seat availability.
Registration
For classes with available seats. View all currently open classes in this section.
Register NowWaiting List
If your desired class is not listed in Registration. Limited to a maximum of 10 students per class.
Join Waiting ListPlease note: The waiting list remains valid throughout the summer period (for Term 1 and Term 2). If a place becomes available, you will be contacted. If a class does not appear in either section, it means that both registration and the waiting list are fully closed for that class.
Application & Enrollment Steps
Submit the Application Form
Complete the online application form available on the school’s official website.
Initial Assessment
Kindergarten: Meeting with the school psychologist and/or speech therapist.
Grades 1–11: In-person academic assessment in Russian, Mathematics, and English.
Meeting with Administration
Meet our leadership team to discuss educational goals, curriculum details, and address any family inquiries.
Registration Fee Payment
Secure placement by completing the non-refundable registration fee payment upon approval.
Submission of Required Documents
Submit all attested and verified personal, medical, and previous academic records.
Tuition Fee Payment
Tuition is structured across three terms per academic year for smooth planning.
Required Registration Documents
Standard Application Package
- Electronic copy and original Emirates ID of the child and both parents / legal guardians
- Copy of child’s and parents’ (guardians’) passports (photo page)
- Copy of the child’s birth certificate
- Recent electronic passport-size photo (3×4 cm)
- Vaccination record extract with a notarized English translation (or official exemption documentation)
- Family Book (UAE Nationals only)
- Premises ID (10-digit code from Tenancy Contract or electricity bill)
- Transferring within Abu Dhabi: Provide current school with RSAD ESIS number for direct transfer
- Documentation for additional learning needs (individualized education/learning plans, medical assessments)
Grade-Specific Requirements
Grade 2 (Class 1)
Attested certificate from kindergarten preparatory group with official English translation.
Grade 3 to Grade 12 (Class 2–11)
- Student personal file (original & electronic copy)
- Official Character Reference / Report Card from previous school
- Official Transcript of grades for the last academic year (with notarized English translation)
- Attested Transfer Certificate on official school letterhead, signed and stamped
Grade 11 (Class 10) Admission
Requires original attested 9th-class Certificate (Grade 10 equivalent) along with full academic grade transcripts.
Institutional Policies & Guidelines
Assessment & Placement
RSAD conducts age-appropriate baseline observations and assessments for KG, Cycle 1, and Cycle 2. Placement tests guarantee appropriate learning support levels rather than exclusionary ranking.
Cycle 3 Restriction: Due to rigorous preparation for state examinations, transfers from non-Russian curricula are not admitted into Cycle 3 (Grades 10–12).
Waiting List Protocol
When applicant volume exceeds class capacity, places are allocated via an official waiting list capped at 10 students per class, active throughout the first academic semester.
Offer & Withdrawal
Official offers are issued with fixed validity windows. Offers are withdrawn only upon missed enrollment deadlines or verified submission of fraudulent documents.
Student Administrative Affairs Policy
Review our comprehensive framework covering admissions, student records, transfers, and official ADEK compliance guidelines.
Download Official Policy (PDF)