Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies

GCAS accepts payment via Credit Card, Bank Transfer and or you can pay in person at the GCAS facilities (in case you are based in Abu Dhabi)

It is not possible to make changes to a booking without cancelling it first. If you would like to register for a different course or session, withdraw from the booking you wish to change and register again. Please note that prices may vary between sessions.

As per our Cancellation Policy, a booking can be cancelled up to 21 days before the course start date with a full refund. If you would like to make a change to your booking less than 21 days prior to the course start date, please contact us.

You can cancel a booking directly from your user account provided that the cancellation is made more than 21 days before the course start date.

To change or cancel a registration made without your user account, please contact us.

You may transfer your registration to a colleague at no additional cost provided that your colleague attends the same class.  You can request the transfer in writing any time before the course start date.

Your payment cannot be transferred to a future session if you cancel your course less than 21 days before the course start date. However, you can elect a colleague to attend the same session in your place at no additional charge.

You will not be refunded under any circumstances for a cancellation made later than three (3) weeks prior to course commencement.

Always keep us updated of a cancellation as soon as you face an emergency situation or visa problem.

No. GCAS provides all course materials upon arrival on the first day of a course. You will be notified by email should you need to complete work before the course.

All GCAS courses require participants to read, write and communicate in the language of instruction. For most courses this is English else specified otherwise. Additional pre-requisites are listed within individual course descriptions on our website.

Visa requirements are determined by your country of origin and regulations in the country you plan to visit.  Contact the local UAE Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.

NOTE: You are responsible for completing your visa application and obtaining your visa.  Please keep in mind that the application process generally takes 2 or more weeks.

The GCAS operations team can provide you with a Visa Invitation Letter to help expedite your visa application.

Copies of the Visa Invitation Letter will be sent to you and the appropriate Consulate or Embassy once you are successfully registered for a course. Apply for your visa as soon as you receive the letter.

GCAS courses do not lead to accreditation, but do provide a Certificate of Completion.