All about the UAE’s Ministry of Education
Education is the key to the success and progress of a nation. The educational system of the UAE aims to promote the overall social, economic and cultural development of the society. The Ministry of Education (MOE) in the UAE is also responsible for designing the educational strategies as well as the general academic policies of the country. The government entity also regularly invests in resources that can further improve the education system in the country. Read on to discover more about the services offered by the UAE’s Ministry of Education and other essential information.
ABOUT THE UAE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Under the leadership of Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousef Al Amiri, the UAE Minister of Education, the ministry writes and implements rules and regulations to regulate private and public educational institutions. It is also responsible for devising and developing the curriculum and learning standards throughout the UAE.
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES OF THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION IN THE UAE
The MOE UAE goals align with the country’s strategy to promote creativity and innovation by equipping students with the latest technology and skills. Here are the main objectives that the ministry strives to achieve:
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
Here are the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Education.
- The enhancement of the quality and efficiency of educational institutions and the workforce. Alignment of the final academic results with future skills.
- Meet the global competitive standards when it comes to academic, scientific research and innovation outcomes.
- Adoption of advanced technology to achieve educational goals.
- Advise, guide and empower students to achieve positive citizenship values and meet the well-being requirements of individuals.
Ministry of Education Main Objectives
The UAE Education Authority has outlined the following objectives.
- Good Governance of educational institutions and organisations across the country.
- To provide a safe, supportive and sustainable learning environment.
Enabling Objectives
There are specific enabling objectives for the development of the UAE education system.
- Recruitment and empowerment of the best human talents and provision of efficient and effective institutional services and digital infrastructure.
- Enhancement of innovation practices based on agility, proactiveness and readiness within the work system.
Ministry of Education UAE SERVICES
MOE has a range of services for students, schools and universities. The UAE’s Ministry of Education services include everything from scholarships to the registration of new institutes. The services are available on the homepage of the official MOE website.
Here are the details of all the services offered by the ministry:
HIGHER EDUCATION
MOE offers an expansive range of services for higher education institutions and students. These e-services are available on the Ministry’s official website.
INITIAL LICENSING OF HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE (UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE)
This service is available for anyone who wishes to apply for a new licence to start a higher education institution, such as a university or college. The application process is easy. For more details on the process, please visit the E-services section under the Higher Education category on the official website.
LICENCE RENEWAL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
The Ministry of Education also offers an online licence renewal service to facilitate higher education institutions. The e-service makes it easy to renew existing licenses. You can apply online on the official website and submit the required documents. The renewal process typically takes between two and six months.
CHANGING THE HEADQUARTERS OF AN INSTITUTE OR TRAINING CENTRE
The institutes can also apply to change the headquarters of the university, training centre or any other higher education centre at the ministry. The service is also available as an e-service on the official MOE website. It takes 15 working days to update the headquarters after the application is submitted.
- Charges: AED 2,000
STUDY PROGRAM ENQUIRY
The Study Program Enquiry services provided by the Ministry of Education in the UAE cater to Emiratis, residents and students with special needs. The service aims to provide students with an official document issued by the MOE confirming that the government body accredits the educational institute and its accompanying study program.
GENERAL EDUCATION
The general education category of MOE services caters to both public and private schools, as well as their students. Read on to find out more about these services.
REQUEST TO OPEN A PRIVATE SCHOOL
All interested parties can apply for the opening of a new school through MOE’s official website as well.
- Charges: AED 700 for the application | AED 10,000 for the issuance of the private school licence
RENEW SCHOOL LICENCE, OR INSTITUTE OR A PRIVATE CENTRE REQUEST
You can also renew the school licence with a few simple steps online. Ensure that you attach all the necessary paperwork for private school licence renewal.
REGISTRATION OF NEW EMIRATI STUDENTS AND NON-NATIONAL STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
This service is designed for school students seeking admission to the top-ranking public schools in the UAE. The registration process is open for both Emirati and expat students.
Apply with relevant documents after creating a special account on the Al Manhal System. It takes up to five working days for registration approval to be processed. Visit the official Ministry of Education website to learn about the registration period announcement.
ADMISSION FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Parents of children with special needs can benefit from this online service for admission to any of the special education support centres throughout the country.
LICENCE FOR NURSERIES AND CHILDREN ROOMS
Anyone interested in starting a nursery or daycare centre can also apply online through the MOE’s official website. It is essential to have a comprehensive academic plan, blueprints for the nursery and a list of staff members along with their qualifications. Preliminary approval is required from external authorities such as the municipality or civil defence.
- Charges: The fee depends on the grade level and the number of students at the private school. The fee for schools ranges between AED 3,000 and AED 10,000, while nursery and private daycare centres can cost anywhere from AED 3,000 to AED 5,000.
EQUIVALENCY SERVICES
As the UAE is a melting pot of cultures, many families with kids move to the country for better opportunities. Since the education system across the globe varies, the need for equivalency certificates arises. To cater to this crucial need, the Ministry of Education in the UAE offers online equivalency services.
These include:
- Certificate of equivalency for university degrees issued by foreign countries. Charges include AED 100 for Bachelor’s, AED 200 for Doctorate.
- Equivalency certificate for Grade 12 for a foreign curriculum (applies to private schools within the UAE)
- Equivalency certificate for Grade 12 for a foreign curriculum outside the UAE
- Equivalency attestation verification
- Request for equivalence for Grades 9 to 11 for foreign curriculum (for private schools in the UAE)
- Request to reconsider committee decision (for students who received a rejection letter for equivalency)
ATTESTATION AND ACCREDITATION SERVICES
- Issuance and attestation of a study continuity certificate
- Verification service for school certificates and other related paperwork
- Attestation of academic qualifications issued by private institutions of higher education accredited in the country for teaching staff
- Attestation of academic qualifications issued by private institutions of higher education accredited in the country for students
- Initial Accreditation of an academic program
- Attestation for university qualifications
- Issuance and attestation of the school certificate
- Accreditation of university qualifications (higher education)
OTHER SERVICES
Besides the services mentioned above, the Ministry of Education in the UAE offers other online services for schools and students:
- Reduction in grades or cycles
- Providing social and psychological care
- Student’s registration in Continuous Integrated Education (Home Schooling Stream)
- EmSAT tests request
- Licence cancellation request
- Adding stages or grade level requests
- Amend curriculum requests for private schools
- Amend or add to a private school building request
- Enquiry and payment of private school fees
- Amend activity request (add or delete institute or private centre)
- Concede the school licence application
- Change the school or private institution’s name
- Change of school location application
- Issuing a new licence for a private institution
- Change the board of directors and other officials on the private school/institution’s board
- Student data update services
- Assessment and evaluation of applications for students with special needs
SCHOLARSHIPS
UAE nationals can apply for scholarships using the official website of the Ministry of Education in the UAE. One has to meet the academic and language criteria.
HAPPINESS CENTRES
The MOE Happiness Centres offer various services for students, parents, school and university officials and faculty members. These happiness centres are located across the UAE in every emirate.
Digital Participations Policy
The UAE Education Authority has introduced the Digital Participation Policy. The purpose is to develop the necessary rules and regulations to govern the use of electronic participation tools in employment. It outlines the procedures and responsibilities involved in this process.
Child Protection Unit
The Ministry of Education implements the protection mechanisms across the educational institutions. This is in accordance with Federal Law No. (3) of 2016. This ensures the right to education and protection for each child as stated by the law. To report any breaches or concerns, you can call 80085 or submit a form via the official website.
FAQs
How can I contact the Ministry of Education in the UAE?
For more information or queries, please call MOE at 800-51115.
What is the Ministry of Education UAE location?
The headquarters of the MOE is located at Al Nahda Road, Near Al Qusais Metro Station, Next to Al Tawar 1 Centre, Dubai.
This concludes our comprehensive guide to the UAE’s Ministry of Education. The ministry aims to continually improve the education standards in the UAE for schools and higher education institutions.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is the central regulatory authority in the capital city for private and public schools, as well as higher education institutions.
Similarly, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is the governing body for schools in Dubai, regulating, monitoring and assessing schools on various criteria. KHDA gives schools a ranking based on their performance.
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