Policy on Arabic Language Provision in Early Childhood Education
From birth to six years
Arabic is an essential part of Dubai’s cultural identity and heritage; providing early Arabic language development opportunities for young children in Dubai will support Arabic acquisition for all learners, promoting it as a first language for Emiratis and native speakers and as an additional language for non-Arabic speakers.
This policy, in alignment with all relevant local and federal laws, mandates the provision of Arabic language education in all settings offering care and education services to children from birth to six years old in Dubai, including all private schools, early childhood centres, and any future services licensed by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).
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