Admissions guide · checked October 2026
Nord Anglia International School Dubai: CAT4 and admissions
Nord Anglia International School Dubai lists an online CAT4 for applicants from Year 5, with Maths and English assessments added from Year 7.
What the school asks for
- Years 2–4: school report, recommendation form, and a reading (video) and writing sample. CAT4 is not listed. [1]
- Years 5–6: school report, recommendation form, online CAT4, and a reading (video) and writing sample. [1]
- Years 7–8: school report, recommendation form, online CAT4, online Maths and English assessments, and a reading sample (video). [1]
- Years 9–11 (IGCSE): school report, recommendation form, online CAT4, and online Maths and English assessments. Year 10 starts are considered case by case and Year 11 entry is not normally considered. [1]
- Sixth form (IB Diploma or A Levels): a paper-based CAT4 with English and Maths, followed by a meeting with the IB or A Level team. [1]
How the process works
- Every applicant sits an admission assessment, and each application is considered individually. [1]
What this means for preparation
Because the CAT4 is taken online for most year groups, it's worth your child practising on a screen as well as on paper. The format, clicking through timed sections, takes a little getting used to.
Practise for the year your child is joining
Free CAT4-style practice with fresh questions every time. Start with the free 20-minute test to see which question types need attention.
The eight CAT4 question types
Figure classification · Figure matrices · Verbal classification · Verbal analogies · Number analogies · Number series · Figure analysis · Figure recognition
Sources
Edzuno is independent and is not affiliated with Nord Anglia International School Dubai. This page summarises the sources above as of October 2026. Admissions requirements change, so please confirm the current process with the school's admissions team before applying.