Frequently asked questions 

For Kindergarten applicants, families must provide:

• Student and parent Emirates IDs and/or passports
• Transfer certificate (if previously enrolled in a nursery, particularly for KG2)
• Student health and vaccination records

The requirements for Grades 1–5 are the same as for KG:

• Emirates IDs and/or passports of students and parents.
• Transfer certificate (when transferring to another school)
• Health and immunization cards.

Besides the documents needed with the previous grades, students of Grade 6-8 are expected to provide:

• A behavioral form completed by the current school

For upper grades, students are asked to provide:

• All documents from earlier grades
• Behavioral form from the current school
• Seat timing information showing subjects studied over the past two years

Yes. Report cards—especially from Grade 2 onward—are examined by Academic Heads to gauge each student’s current level and ensure correct placement.

For admissions and assessment purposes, families submit:

• Student and parent Emirates IDs (if available)
• Student and parent passports
• Report cards (Grades 2–12)
• Behavioral forms (Grades 6–12)
• Seat timing information (Grades 9–12)

For official registration with KHDA, families must provide:

• Student passport and residence visa
• Parent passports and residence visas
• Passport photographs
• Student and parent Emirates IDs
• Year-end report card (translated into English)
• Attested and translated transfer certificate
• Previous school report cards (from Grade 9 onwards)
• Behavioral form (Middle and High School)
• Vaccination certificate
• Completed medical form

KHDA’s official Admissions and Transfer Guidelines are available here: under the section "KHDA Admissions and Transfer Guidelines."

For Nibras, inclusion means welcoming any student regardless of where they come from and the way they learn. The school helps students academically, emotionally and socially in order to ensure every child feels valued, supported, and able to achieve success, regardless of their abilities or challenges.

Students of determination and those needing extra help receive personalized support through:

• The Inclusion Department
• Classroom accommodations and modifications
• Psychologically specialised academic, emotional and behavioral interventions.
• Where necessary, Individualised Education Plans (IEPs).

The SST monitors students who may require additional assistance by:

• Noting challenges in the early stages.
• Establishing the right degree of intervention.
• Creating and establishing specific strategies.

This early-action approach keeps students motivated and supported.

An IEP outlines:

• A student’s strengths and learning needs
• Clear individual goals
• Required support and interventions
• Progress-monitoring timelines

IEPs are reviewed and adjusted regularly to stay effective.

EAL (English as an Additional Language) helps students whose first language is not English.

• Students are assessed using the IDEA Online iPT English Proficiency Test
• Support is delivered through in-class or pull-out sessions
• Beginners receive focused instruction in reading, writing, listening and speaking
  

Teachers work together to adjust classroom material when necessary.

In some cases, additional support beyond the standard program may incur extra costs. Families are encouraged to share learning needs during admissions so guidance can be provided early.

Parents work closely with the Inclusion team by:

• Sharing relevant documentation
• Attending planning and review meetings
• Contributing to IEP development
• Communicating regularly about progress

Well-being is woven into everyday school life through:

• A respectful and inclusive environment
• Emotional support alongside academic learning
• Encouragement of cultural identity, happiness and engagement 
  

Parents are asked to disclose learning needs during the application. The school then:

• Reviews assessments and reports
• Determines required support
• Confirms the school’s capacity to meet those needs 
  

All decisions are made in the best interest of the child.

NIS has fully equipped music rooms and art studios, supported by specialist teachers and modern resources for both curricular and extracurricular learning.

Yes. Students can learn instruments through both academic lessons and co-curricular programs led by specialist music teachers.

Electives include:

• Drama / Theatre Arts
• Art 1 and Art 2
• Mixed Media
• Music Through the Ages
• Center Stage (musical performance)
• Concert Band I and II

Yes. There are a variety of arts and music ECAs that enable the students to further explore and pursue their creative interests.

At Nibras International School, students have regular opportunities to showcase their talents through events such as the Spring Concert and the Technology and Art Exhibition. These experiences celebrate creativity and achievement while helping students build confidence, self-expression, and a strong sense of community.

Yes. Students can participate in Concert Bands I and II, and performance-based electives like Center Stage.

Yes. The curriculum consists of visual arts courses, including Art 1, Art 2 and Mixed Media, all of which are also available in the extracurricular programs that expose students to a large variety of techniques and media.