The UAE refers to the people with special needs or disabilities as ‘people of determination’ in recognition of their achievements in different fields. Since 2008, the UAE has implemented an inclusion policy for students of determination (students of disability) and facilitated their access in the education system. Education is a key pillar of the 'National Policy for Empowering People of Determination'. The government is keen to provide an integrative education system in public and vocational education and adapt school curricula to cater their needs. It also provides qualified teachers and specialists, appropriate supportive technologies and learning materials. Read more about access to education for persons of determination.
Of course, yes. Ministry of Education, Dubai Knowledge and Human Development Authority, Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge have their own applications to provide online education services. Moreover, some education services are provided via SMS. More
Yes, you can subscribe to the newsletter of the Ministry of Education. Find more information under education-related services and updates.
Yes, you can find results of closed consultations held to take people’s feedback about education issues in our consultation page. Look for the outcome of closed consultations.
Yes, you can find information about upcoming consultations which involve people in education issues in our consultation page, under planned consultations.
Under joining K-12 education, you will find all information related enrolment in primary/elementary or secondary education in the UAE.
Yes, this portal provide a whole section on education services and regulations under Education.
The Ministry of Education’s website provides a list of all higher education institutes in the UAE.
Ministry of Education (MoE) provides scholarships to UAE nationals for graduate and undergraduate programmes to study abroad in one of the recognised universities. Read more about scholarships provided by MoE and other entities.
Under ‘School education K-12’, you will find all relevant information regarding school education in the UAE’s public and private sectors, along with all related topics.
Transfer is allowed provided the rules on transferring between schools in accordance with Article 16 of Ministerial Decree No. 820 of 2014 on Registration Terms for Students are observed.
This portal provide useful information about the UAE policies, plans and programs related to educations. Read more.
In government schools, the national curriculum approved by Ministry of Education is taught. In private schools, various curricula are taught which cater to expatriates from different backgrounds and culture. Read more about curricula and language of instruction.
On this portal, you can find online directories of education-related eServices provided by the respective education authorities in the UAE.
The website of Commission for Academic Accreditation provides a search engine for private institutes for higher education in the UAE.
National Qualifications Center (NQC) is the federal entity that is responsible for developing and maintaining a framework for national qualifications and regulating the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector in the UAE.
Vocational Education and Training Awards Council (VETAC) is a supervisory and regulatory body at the federal level. It was set up to manage and coordinate vocational, technical and professional education and training sector in the UAE.
In Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) is authorized to regulate TVET within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The Qualifications and Awards in Dubai (QAD) is the arm of KHDA responsible for regulating the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) sector, and to quality assure TVET qualifications in Dubai.
Read more about technical and vVocational Education and training (TVET) in the UAE.
You can find government expenditure on education on the page about government budget and expenditure.
The UAE official Open Data Portal provides enhanced open datasets on education for public use. Explore education datasets.
You can find information of current consultations and results of closed consultations held to take people’s feedback about education issues in our consultation page, under current and closed consultations.
