Application process

There are a number of prerequisites for entry into The Emirates Academy. These are detailed in full on the selection criteria page in this site. Similarly, a full schedule of fees can also be downloaded from the fees page.

Please see our General Policy Statement for the transfer of certified credit by individual students.

The following is a checklist of all the documents and materials needed for your application:

• Official transcripts from the school(s) you have attended during the last three years and a copy of the final diploma(s) received.
• A teacher's evaluation form filled out by one of your teachers and returned to us in a sealed envelope. Click here to download the form.
• A copy of your certificates/diplomas and official test results (for example TOEFL or IELTS), attesting to your knowledge of English, for applicants whose native language is not English
• Your personal essay (see application form)
• A medical certificate attesting to your state of health and ability to follow practical sessions
• Copies of employment certificates (if available)
• Copies of any academic awards or honours
• Two recent passport-style photographs
• An application fee of AED 500 (US $150 )

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Selection criteria

All applicants are assessed on their academic and personal achievements, and only those individuals with strong leadership qualities and real management potential are selected. In addition, the screening process assesses maturity, commitment and a student's willingness to dedicate considerable time to a demanding career.

Academic background

Only students with appropriate pre-university qualifications will be considered. The list below provides the minimum selection requirements. If qualifications from your country of origin are not included please contact the Academy for details.

The Emirates Academy typically requires the following school leaving certification:

    * International Baccalauréate
    * Abitur/Matura/Baccalauréate, etc.
    * 5 GCSEs plus minimum 2 A-levels
    * UAE Grade 12 high school diploma or equivalent

Personal assessment

Those students considered suitable will be invited to the second stage of the application process - an informal personal interview. At this stage, the interview panel will judge if the applicant is suited for a career in the tourism, hospitality or related service industries. The panel will assess the candidate's motivation and establish the extent to which their professional aspirations fit The Emirates Academy profile.

Proof of adequate English proficiency

Proof of adequate English proficiency is required from all undergraduate applicants.

Acceptable Tests and Required Scores

TOEFL and IELTS (Academic Test) are the most commonly used English proficiency tests that are accepted by the Emirates Academy. Scores required for entry into undergraduate programmes at The Emirates Academy are listed in Table 1 below.

TOEFL® Tests – Test of English as a Foreign Language

The indicated Normal Requirements that are listed in Table 1 will apply in all cases, except: if an applicant scores in the Discretionary Range indicated below, and is otherwise exceptionally well qualified for admission, the Academy will consider other academic evidence of English proficiency (for example, results in English courses) and will advise the applicant whether or not the English requirements have been satisfied.
For information about this test, students may visit the TOEFL website: http://www.ets.org

In Dubai the TOEFL tests may be obtained from:

AMIDEAST UAE; Dubai Testing Center; Block 2B, Office G-01B; Knowledge Village, Dubai Phone: 971 4 367-8176: Fax:  971 4 3678039: E-mail: uae-cbt@amideast.org

IELTS - International English Language Testing System

The IELTS scores that are accepted by The Emirates Academy are listed in Table 1. The minimum requirement is an overall band of 6, with no part score below 5.5. The indicated Normal Requirements will apply in all cases, except: if an applicant scores in the Discretionary Range indicated below, and is otherwise exceptionally well qualified for admission as above.
For information about this test, students may visit the IELTS web site at www.ielts.org or contact the British Council in your country of residence.

In Dubai the IELTS tests may be obtained from:

University of Wollongong in Dubai, Centre for Language and Culture Programs; Blocks 5 & 15, Knowledge Village; P.O. Box 20183; Dubai, U.A.E.; Tel: +971 4 3672400; Fax: +971 4 3672760; Email: info@uowdubai.ac.ae
British Council Dubai; IELTS Administrator; Tariq Bin Ziad Street, PO Box 1636; Dubai      
Tel: +971 4 3370109; Fax: +971 4 3370703 Email: information@ae.britishcouncil.org

Table 1 : Accepted TOEFL / IELTS -scores

For both TOEFL and IELTS, the Academyonly accepts official test scores sent directly to Admissions by the issuingagency. We recommend that students request that their result be sent to us assoon as it is available. Students will not be penalized for an unacceptableresult if we receive an acceptable result on a later test.

Other Acceptable Qualifications

• GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O’ Level English Language (as first language) withminimum grade of ‘C’
• GCE A/AS/AICE level English Language (as first language) withminimum grade of ‘C’ (or in progress)
• InternationalBaccalaureate English A1 or A2 Higher Level - Passed with minimum grade 4 (or in progress)