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 with disabilities) 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.
Yes, people's feedback was taken into account through digital consultations. You can find their input in closed consultations.
Under joining K-12 education, you will find all information related enrolment in primary/elementary or secondary education in the UAE.
The Ministry of Education’s website provides a list of all higher education institutes in the UAE.
Ministry of Education and other government entities provide scholarships to UAE nationals to study undergraduate and graduate programmes in recognised universities abroad.
Under the sub-topic School education K-12, you will find information regarding school education in the UAE’s public and private schools.
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.
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.
Find links to education-related digital services provided by the various education authorities in the UAE.
Commission for Academic Accreditation provides a list of 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.
In Abu Dhabi, the Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET) is authorised to regulate TVET in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Read more about technical and vocational Education and training (TVET) in the UAE.
You can find government expenditure on education on the page about education budget.
Find open data on education on the UAE's official data portal.
