Education providers

We oversee private education in Dubai, from early learning and schools through to higher, technical and vocational education and training.

Permit guides

In the following links, see our guides on how to complete the five types of educational permit processes:
issuance, renewal, amendment, cancellation, and advertising.

Each educational institution has different steps to follow, however, the steps for advertising are almost the same for all.

• Permits for Early Childhood Centre
• Permits for private schools in Dubai
• Permits for Higher Education Institutions
• Permits for Training Institutes

General guidelines

• Forms and Guidelines
• Principal Appointment Guide for Private Schools in Dubai
• Requirements for Teacher Appointment in Dubai Private Schools

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of Early Childhood Centres and Schools
• Responsibilities of Training Institutes
• Responsibilities of Higher Education Institutions
• Quality assurance in the free zones of Dubai

Inclusive Education

• Dubai inclusive education policy framework
• Implementing Inclusive Education: A Guide for Schools
• Inclusive Employment

Frequently Asked Questions

• Private Schools in Dubai

• Changes in Protocols – January 2022 FAQs
• 4.5 day week - FAQs for Dubai private schools

• Early Childhood Centers' in Dubai

• Parent ECC Contract FAQs
• ECC Child Registration FAQS