Dear Parents of Pre-KG and KG1,
A very warm welcome to North London Collegiate School Dubai.
We are delighted that you and your child will be joining our Early Years community. This is a special stage in a child’s life, and we are honoured to partner with you as your child takes these first important steps in school.
At NLCS Dubai, we provide a nurturing and inspiring environment where young children feel happy, safe and excited to learn. Since opening in 2017, our school has grown into a vibrant community where every child is encouraged to explore, discover and develop a lifelong love of learning.
Our Early Years setting is full of energy, curiosity and creativity. Through stories, imaginative play, singing, painting, building, investigating and learning outdoors, children experience the gentle buzz of purposeful activity each day. This year, our newly refurbished playground will enrich this further, offering more opportunities to climb, run, collaborate, imagine, take thoughtful risks and learn through play.
As a school, we are looking forward to our theme of joyful scholarship. In Early Years, this begins with the belief that young children are capable, thoughtful and full of potential. We nurture the joy of asking questions, the confidence to try something new, the resilience to keep going and the pride that comes from discovery.
Our passionate teachers are dedicated to giving your child the best start. Rooted in the values and pillars of NLCS, our approach balances academic ambition with warmth, care and a deep understanding of each child.
This transition portal has been created to support you with practical information, key dates and helpful settling-in advice.
Thank you for choosing NLCS Dubai. We cannot wait to welcome you and your child into the NLCS Dubai family.
Warm regards
Head of Early Years
Assistant Head Junior School
North London Collegiate School Dubai
Our Early Years setting offers an inspiring and nurturing environment where children thrive through purposeful play and exploration. With thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces, our facilities support every child’s journey as a confident and curious learner—laying strong foundations for an ambitious education.
We are pleased to announce that we are upgrading the Early Years Playground to enhance students' experience and make their learning journey more enjoyable.
Our Early Years classrooms are full of joy, curiosity, and discovery. This gallery offers a glimpse into a typical day at NLCS Dubai, where children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful interactions in a warm and nurturing environment.
We’ve planned a gentle, phased start to ensure a smooth and reassuring transition into school life. This thoughtful approach helps each child feel secure, settled, and ready to begin their learning journey with confidence and joy. For more details on the Academic Calendar, click HERE.
Please find a breakdown of our daily timetable.
In August, you will receive information regarding when your child's specialist lessons fall in Week A and Week B.
At NLCS Dubai, our Early Years uniform is designed to promote a sense of pride and belonging, while being practical and comfortable for young learners. The fabrics and styles are well-suited to the Dubai climate, ensuring children remain cool and comfortable as they play and explore. Below, you’ll find everything you need to help prepare for your child’s first day.
Please click HERE to download Pre-KG uniform list
Please click HERE to download KG1 uniform list
Our Early Years students have a designated dining space that is designed to be age-appropriate and is located close to their classroom to ensure their comfort.
You can choose to either send a packed lunch from home or sign up with our caterer. We maintain high levels of supervision and hygiene to provide our youngest learners with support.
NLCS Dubai is a nut and sesame free environment. Please ensure that any snack or pack lunch items are free from nut and sesame products.
Vegetarian diets will be catered for. Parents should inform the School if their child has any allergies or special dietary requirements.
Click HERE to view the lunch menu*
*Please note the menu is subject to approval, the final menu for AY25-26 will be updated once it has been confirmed.
These forms are essential to ensure your child is fully registered, safe, and supported at school.
All vehicles entering the school campus must display an NLCS vehicle sticker. This helps us maintain a secure environment during drop-off and pick-up. Once submitted, you will receive a car sticker. If you do not have a vehicle yet, please complete the form when details are confirmed.
To ensure student safety, all parents, guardians, or other authorized collectors must be issued a school ID pass. Please email a recent passport-sized photo (soft copy) for each authorized individual. Be sure to label each file with the person's name and their relationship to the child.
This form covers both general trip permission and medical information. It ensures our staff have important details about your child's health and dietary needs and eliminates the need to complete separate consent forms for each school outing.
As required by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), we must collect information about your child's nationality and religion to complete the student registration process. This is a mandatory regulatory step for all schools in Dubai.
Please download and complete the medical form and send it with a copy of your child's immunisation record to the school doctor. This is required by the Dubai Health Authority to ensure student safety and to manage medical support while your child is at school.
Click HERE to download the form
Email: doctor@nlcsdubai.ae
If your child has attended another school prior to joining NLCS Dubai (locally or internationally), a Transfer Certificate may be required for KHDA registration. If you're unsure, please contact us for guidance.
Email: dahmed@nlcsdubai.ae
If you do not wish for your child to appear in school photos, videos, or social media, please inform us via email.
It is important that we always have up-to-date contact details for you, in case we need to reach you regarding your child. Please provide local phone numbers and contacts for any wider guardians, such as drivers or nannies where applicable.
This form collects up-to-date contact details for all families, as required by KHDA safeguarding regulations. Please complete one form per family using the details of your eldest child. If your contact information changes at any point during the academic year, you are required to update the school promptly.
If you have any queries, ideas, or concerns—or if you would like to participate in a working group—please contact us
You can also submit anonymous questions through the microsite, which may be added to the FAQ section where relevant.
We aim to respond to direct queries within 3–5 working days.
SCHOOL WEBSITE DESIGN BY MERAKI GROUP
