A community college is designed to support your pathway towards university admission by developing your academic profile. A community college generally offers two-year associate degrees or diplomas. Universities offer bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees and doctorates.

Homestays promote international understanding and cultural exchange while ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Homestays also give you the opportunity to improve your English, meet new people, participate in family outings, and have a positive academic and cultural experience.

The Khotwa program is potentially four to five years in duration: one year of language preparation (if needed), followed by the 2 + 2 program i.e., 2 years of community college followed by 2 years in a university. Variations to this depend on location.

Registration is open annually from September to December. If the registration period is closed, you can register your interest for the following academic year. We will notify you via email when registration reopens, and you will receive early bird access to register.

Yes, a minimum IELTS score of 3.5 is mandatory. If you don’t have an IELTS score, you are not eligible for the program. If your score is below 3.5, we encourage you to improve your English and retake the IELTS before reapplying.
 

The following documents are required:

• Passport 
• Emirates ID
• Family book
• Grade 11 and 12 transcripts
• IELTS score report from within the last two years
• National Service Letter 

Yes. Students who do not complete their bachelor's degree are liable to repay ADEK the costs incurred on their behalf, as per the student contract, which is shared with all Khotwa participants. 
 

Upon completing community college, you will earn an associate degree or diploma. These credits can then be transferred towards a bachelor’s degree at an international university.

Yes, For the English-as-a-second-language (ESL) part of the program, however once the student has graduated from ESL, homestay becomes optional. 

The Khotwa program is a full-ride scholarship, covering tuition and living expenses for one year of English as a Second Language (ESL) (If required), two years of community college and the two years of university.

Assessment criteria include academic performance in high school, extracurricular activities, IELTS score, boot camp personality evaluation, and one-on-one interview.
 

No, it is the student’s responsibility to register, pay for, and take the IELTS exam to qualify for Khotwa. Taking the IELTS is not a guarantee of acceptance into the program. 
 

Candidates between the ages of 17 and 29 are given priority.
 

While we cannot guarantee you a job, our alumni team will support you in finding internship opportunities and identifying the best job prospects available.