Education

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree establishing the University of Khorfakkan. The Emiri Decree No. 40 of 2022 stipulates that an Arab non-profit academic scientific institution in the Emirate of Sharjah, named “University of Khorfakkan”, shall …

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (11) of 2022 pertaining to the formation of the Rashid and Latifa Schools Establishment, in a move that seeks to enhance the …

The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi announces Eid al-Fitr holiday for students of private schools and schools of educational partnerships throughout the emirate, starting from Monday, May 2nd until May 6th. Schools will resume on May 9, 2022, provided that students must present the green pass on …

The Ministry of Education and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with all partners, have announced new updates to the National Protocol for Educational Establishments for the Academic Year 2021-2022, which will come into force on Thursday, 21st April, 2022. This step aligns with the …

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced a new resource that will provide parents of private school students with comprehensive and reliable information about school fees. Parents across Dubai will benefit from the School Fees Fact Sheet, a one-page reference that includes all fees a school may charge …

Sharjah Private Education Authority – in cooperation with the Crisis, Emergency and Disaster Committee in the Emirate of Sharjah, announce the full return to face-to-face education for students in private schools. The decision came in light of the stability of COVID-19 health status and the high percentage of vaccine recipients …

Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA): Dubai’s private schools will not be eligible for any fee increase for the 2022-23 academic year, following the release of the latest Education Cost Index (ECI) calculated by the Dubai Statistics Centre. Mohammed Darwish, CEO of the Regulations and Permits Commission at Knowledge and …

 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inaugurated the first operational phase of The Digital School in five countries including Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, Mauritania and Colombia. In the first year, more than 20,000 students will be enrolled, …

The Ministry of Education: To provide students with as many opportunities as possible to register for the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT), as of February 27, 2022, all “EmSAT” Grade 12 sessions have been moved from Saturday to Sunday.

Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA): PE lessons, gatherings, trips and extra-curricular activities can resume from Jan 31. Canteens & eating areas can reopen. This applies to all private schools, early childhood centres & universities in Dubai.