Parents planning to enroll their children in UAE public schools for the 2026–27 academic year must apply between 9 February and 6 March 2026. The Ministry of Education confirmed that applications outside this window will not be accepted, with no extensions planned. Registration is open to Emirati citizens and all eligible students in the public school system. This early registration helps schools prepare classrooms, allocate staff, order textbooks, and arrange transport before the first day of school. Admission follows updated age guidelines: Kindergarten 1 is for children born in 2022 (four years old), Kindergarten 2 for those born in 2021 (five years old), and Grade 1 for children born in 2020 (six years old). Parents of children born from 1 September to 31 December 2021, who missed earlier criteria, can choose to enroll them in KG1 or KG2 depending on readiness. The registration covers all students from kindergarten to Grade 12. This includes new students, children transferring from private schools or abroad, and those moving between public schools in the UAE. Applications must be submitted through the Ministry of Education’s website or the UAE MoE smart app. Parents should update their UAE Pass details before applying. They must also select school transport options during registration to secure service when school starts. Completing all steps within the above dates will prevent delays later. The ministry advises parents to check the public school registration guide for detailed admission rules, education streams like general and advanced tracks, and standards for students of determination for better school inclusion. The guide is available on the ministry’s official website.