UAE Education & Testing Guides
Guides on CAT4 testing in UAE schools, British curriculum school admissions, gifted programmes, and international school entrance exams in Dubai and the UAE.
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Finding a School in Dubai for Gifted Children: Top Programs and How to Apply in 2026
Which Dubai schools have the strongest programs for gifted and talented children? This guide covers the top British-curriculum and IB schools, how KHDA inspection ratings reflect gifted provision, CAT4 score requirements and the 2026 application process.
CAT4 Test Guide for UAE Parents: What the Test Measures and How Scores Work
CAT4 SAS bands and percentile thresholds for UAE British-curriculum schools — what score qualifies for gifted programmes, advanced sets, and selective school admissions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
British Curriculum School Admissions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: A Complete Guide
How admissions work at the most sought-after British-curriculum schools in the UAE — GEMS Wellington, JESS, Dubai College, BSAK — including waiting lists, assessment process, and KHDA ratings.
Gifted Education in the UAE: How International Schools Identify and Support High-Ability Students
How gifted and more-able students are identified and supported in UAE international schools — CAT4 thresholds, KHDA expectations, Al Mawhiba programme, and what to do when school provision falls short.
UAE International School Entrance Exams: CAT4, ISEE, IB and What Each Curriculum Uses
Which test does your UAE school use? British-curriculum schools use CAT4, American schools use ISEE or SSAT, IB schools vary. Score requirements and admissions timelines for Dubai and Abu Dhabi international schools.