Adult education
This page provides basic information about adult education in the UAE.
General information
Ministry of Education has adopted a two-fold approach to provide education and training inside and outside the classroom. Consequently, policies and procedures are separated into young generation education and adult education groups.
Adult education is offered in parallel to general and technical education to those who would like to have another opportunity for education to develop extra-occupational studies.
Adult education stages
- Elementary stage - Circle one of total 4 years
- Elementary stage - Circle two of total 3 years
- Secondary stage (3 years)
Useful links from Abu Dhabi govt portal:
Updated on 06 Aug 2025
