Ajyal Schools
‘Ajyal Schools’ is a new model for the UAE Government schools which combines the UAE’s national curricula with the international curricula. The national curricula include the Arabic language, Islamic education, moral education and social studies, and the international curricula include mathematics and science.
‘Ajyal Schools’ was introduced in the academic year 2022-2023 in 10 government schools. It accepts students from grade one to grade four. A number of educational operators and service providers in the private sector manage these schools under the supervision of Ministry of Education. Emirati teachers will be engaged to enhance the national identity and societal values.
The UAE government bears tuition fees and all operating expenses for students enrolled in ‘Ajyal Schools’.
‘Ajyal Schools’ aims to keep pace with the developments in the education sector globally and enhance the quality of education in the public education sector.
Read more about ‘Ajyal Schools’ and registration requirements.
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* Text provided by Ministry of Education.
Charter schools - Abu Dhabi
Department of Knowledge and Education (ADEK) in Abu Dhabi introduced ‘Charter schools’ as a third model of the schools education system, besides the existing public and private schools models. Charter schools offer American-based curriculum to public school students who are based in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Charter Schools are a high-quality network of publicly funded and privately operated schools across the emirate, providing research-based education to a dynamic and growing community of Emirati students.
Eligible students must be:
- UAE nationals
- Children of women who are Emiratis
- Holders of decrees to obtain citizenship; such decree should be issued by H H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE or his deputy
- Citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries (for registration in grade one and above only).
Dubai Schools
‘Dubai Schools’ is a new model for education launched in 2021-2022, in partnership with Dubai government and the private sector. It offers international curricula, led and taught in English with a focus on Arabic literacy, science and technology, UAE culture and Islamic studies. Teaching is provided by private education services providers and accepts Emiratis and other nationalities.
‘Dubai Schools’ follows all policies and regulations applicable to private schools in Dubai and is inspected by Dubai School Inspection Bureau of Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
Updated On :
04 Aug 2025
