To qualify for admission in ACD, an applicant must hold a UAE Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent covering 12 years of education or a terminal secondary education completion certificate that qualifies the applicant to enroll in an institution of higher education in the country of origin where the certificate was issued, as determined by the authorities of that country.
All students applying for admission must submit a TOEFL score of at least 500 (or 173 for computer-based system). All applicants are required to take a placement test in English and Mathematics prior to registration.
Those requiring additional skills in these areas are assigned preparatory courses. The college has a policy of interviewing all prospective students to assess whether the student’s interests and career goals are congruent with ACD’s mission and programs.
| Qualifications | Requirements |
|---|---|
| UAE Secondary School Certificate (G.S.E.C.E.) | Minimum average score of 60%. |
| Indian Board(s) Certificates | Senior School Certificate (12th standard with a minimum average score of 60%). |
| Pakistani Board(s) Certificates | Higher Secondary School Certificate (Part II) with a minimum 'C' grade average. |
| Iranian Certificate | Completion of pre-university. |
| American High School Diploma | Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA on a scale of 4.0 or its equivalent with SAT 1 Math & TOEFL. |
| Lebanese Baccalaureate | Completion of part II. |
| International Baccalaureate | Completion of six subjects. |
| British Curriculum | Seven academic subjects to be completed in grade 11, with minimum 'C' grades; or five academic subjects with 'C' grades plus two AS levels with minimum 'D' grades; or five academic subjects with 'C' grades and one 'A' level with minimum 'E' grade. |