Registrar

dubaibritishfs; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi seeks a detail-oriented School Registrar to join its founding team in October. The role focuses on student registration, KHDA/government compliance, and smooth onboarding for families.

You will manage KHDA registrations, data entry, and document handling, ensuring accurate student records and support for admissions targets. Strong Arabic skills support immigration-related tasks and regulatory interactions.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented approach required for registrar duties.
• Experience with data entry and recordkeeping is beneficial.
• Customer service skills for engaging with families and staff.
• Arabic reading, speaking and writing abilities are valuable for KHDA/immigration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with KHDA to ensure all new students are registered.
• Request transfer documents within KHDA system.
• Register Arabic A and B students by nationality and passport.
• Enter and update student data accurately.
• Create document checklists for Admin/Local/International/Principal/Nurse roles.
• Enter and validate student information from documents.
• Transfer students between Dubai schools as needed.
• Obtain leaving certificates for students leaving the UAE.
• Manage year group/grade movements each academic year.
• Arrange Arabic A & B and monitor exemptions.
• Update Emirates ID-related class lists and student data.
• Support HR Advisor on immigration/KHDA Arabic tasks.
• Ensure enrolment processes like registration and contracts are completed on schedule.
• Handle enquiries, tours, assessments, and walk-in meetings for Admissions.
• Provide exceptional customer service via phone, email, and in person.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Data entry

Customer service

Arabic (reading/writing/speaking)

Job description

T aaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including various background checks including, receipt of high-quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, amonth.

Harrow International School Abu Dhabi is seeking a detail-oriented School Registrar to join to join its founding school in October.

As part of our founding team, you will play a pivotal role in building a vibrant and inclusive community where the learning of every individual is at the heart of daily life. Guided by the Harrow values, our staff will create an environment in which every pupil is nurtured, challenged, and empowered to achieve their very best.

Job Purpose

As School Registrar, you will be the school’s expert on student registration and government compliance, working closely with the KHDA, Ministry of Education, and other regulatory bodies. You’ll play a key role in maintaining accurate student records, supporting admissions targets, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience for families.

Key Accountabilities

• Liaise with KHDA to make sure all new students are registered
• Put in request for transfer documents within KHDA system
• Register Arabic A and B students according to nationality and passport
• Student data entry /update student entries
• Create checklist of the documents required for each position – Admin / Local / International / Principal / Nurse etc. and update on an annual basis
• Enter data for students and validate information from documents
• Transfer students through the system to other Dubai schools
• Obtain leaving certificates for students leaving the UAE
• Manage year group / grade movements of students each academic year
• Arrange Arabic A & B through the system and monitor exemptions
• Update class lists and students’ information with regard to Emirates ID
• Support the HR Advisor with HR related duties as required, in particular relating to Immigration/KHDA or tasks which require Arabic reading, speaking and writing
• Ensure annual enrolment processes, such as the registration of students and contract signing, is completed within the agreed timeline.
• Any other duties as reasonably expected by the Admissions Manager including managing enquiries and offers, conducting tours, managing assessments and meeting with walk-in families
• Provide exceptional customer service at all times, on the telephone, via email and in person.