Education in Dubai - dda
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Education regulators
Public education
Public schools and kindergartens are supervised by Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE), which manages student admission and registration. The ESE is responsible for issuance and verification of certificates, responding to inquiries and student transfers in public schools and kindergartens. Read more
Ministry of Education prepares and oversees implementation of education policies, strategies and legislations. It supervises educational institutions and sets national standards for education quality and licensing system. The ministry also develops general framework for curricula, teacher standards, and overall quality of education across the country. Read more
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is responsible for setting strategic policies and plans for establishing public and private universities and colleges, ensuring they adhere to global quality standards. The ministry was established in January 2024 to be responsible for the frameworks and policies of both public and private higher education, linking them to the labor market to enhance the competitiveness of higher education institutions in the country and support academic research efforts. Read more
Admission to school
Tuition fees in private schools
You can learn about tuition fees of each private school in Dubai through the school directory on the website of KHDA. The Fees Fact Sheet attached to each school is a reference detailing all potential school charges, which vary significantly based on factors such as grade level, and school facilities. Read more
Public schools
Registration and admission of a student to a public kindergarten or school is managed by the Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE). To register your child in a public kindergarten or school, you need to access the ESE's website and file an application. Once the application is completed and submitted, you will receive a message withing 3-5 working days on approval of rejection of the application. Apply here
Tuition fees in public schools
Public schools in the UAE offers free education from KG1 to Grade 12 to UAE citizens, holders of the UAE passports and GCC citizens.
Expatriate students are permitted to attend public schools on payment of 6,000 AED as tuition fees and subject to certain conditions. Read more in the Public School Registration Manual (Arabic only)
Public higher education institutions in Dubai include:
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Find a list of private higher education institutions in Dubai
Find a list of higher education institutions in the UAE
Education 33 Strategy
Education 33 Strategy (E33) signifies a shift in Dubai’s education ecosystem from a traditional, institution-centric model to one that is learner-centric, adapting to every individual’s needs and aspirations. The E33 strategy will ensure learners are well equipped with the skills and opportunities they need to succeed at every stage of their life and be impactful members of Dubai’s future. Read more about E33
E33 focuses on five strategic goals:
Productive Emiratis empowered with high quality education
Equitable and accessible education designed around the wellbeing of diverse learners
Engaged educators and parents that nurture lifelong learning
World-class learning destination for all learners
Innovative ecosystem that creates impact and activates growth
In addition to the strategic goals, 28 Game Changer initiatives will be rolled out in several phases over the next decade to redefine educational experiences and outcomes, and foster innovation and excellence across all levels of education.
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