The Central School

This school is on the Korean MOE simplified-documents list

For re-entry into Korean primary and secondary schools, this school's enrolment, graduation and transcript documents can be submitted as issued by the principal, without an apostille or consular confirmation (per the MOE list). It does not apply to university admission.

When you return to Korea, the local education office decides on recognition from the school's government approval and the documents (apostille or consular confirmation).

Basis

• 귀국학생 등의 학적서류 처리절차 간소화대상 학교목록 (as of 2025-04-11)
• List sheet: 두바이

Document confirmation

This country is not a party to the Apostille Convention. For a school not on the list, get consular confirmation from the Korean embassy or consulate.

Collect from the school before you leave

• Certificate of enrolment (grades and dates attended, signed or stamped by the principal)
• Transcripts for every year
• Graduation or completion certificate, if any
• Notarised translation for documents not in Korean or English
• MOE-list school: principal-issued documents + the education office's confirmation form / other schools: apostille or consular confirmation

Sources

• Korea MOE notice: simplified-documents school list · 출처: 교육부 (공공누리 출처표시)(Checked 2025-04-11)
• Seoul Office of Education 2026 re-entry plan(Checked 2026-02)
• HCCH Apostille Convention status table(Checked 2026-10-30)
• Korea MOFA travel safety: apostille and consular confirmation