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Early Childhood Education Services

Issue an Educational Permit for an Early Childhood Centre This service enables investors to obtain an Educational Services Permit to operate an Early Childhood Centre in Dubai. Renew an Educational Permit for an Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres to renew their Educational Services Permit, allowing them to continue their operations and provide care and education services to children. Cancel an Early Childhood Centre's Permit This service allows Early Childhood Centres to seek KHDA’s approval for cancelling their Educational Services Permit and cease offering childcare and educational services. Amend Permit Owners of a Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres to add or change details of permit owner(s) in their Educational Services Permit. Change the Name of an Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres to obtain KHDA's approval for changing their name on the Educational Services Permit. Amend the Age Group of an Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres to amend the existing age groups they serve. Relocate an Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres to request approval to relocate their centre to a new premises within Dubai. Expand the premises of an Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres to secure KHDA’s approval for expanding their existing premises, whether by increasing facility space or capacity. Amend Fees for Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres to submit a formal request for approval to increase or decrease school fees. Amend the Curriculum of an Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres to obtain KHDA’s approval to amend their currently approved curriculum. Appoint a New Manager for an Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres to seek KHDA’s approval to appoint a new Manager responsible for its management and operations. Issue a No Objection Certificate for an Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres to request a No Objection Certificate or To Whom It May Concern letter from KHDA for various official matters concerning the Centre's operations. Approve Advertising for an Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres to obtain KHDA’s approval for publishing specific advertising and marketing materials. Approve Early Childhood Centre Activities and Programmes This service enables Early Childhood Centres to seek KHDA approval for annual activities, programmes, and events for their enrolled age groups. Faculty Registration This service enables private education institutions to request the registration of an educational staff member in the KHDA system. Faculty No Objection Certificate This service allows Early Childhood Centres to request a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from KHDA for the issuance of a work visa for their staff. Faculty Appointment Letter This service enables Early Childhood Centres to request an official appointment approval letter for a staff member, in accordance with KHDA’s approved standards for the proposed position. Assign Grades or Subjects to educator This service enables private education institutions to request KHDA approval to modify a teacher’s assignment by adding new subjects, grade levels, or year groups to their teaching schedule. Register New Student This service allows Private Schools and Early Childhood Centres in Dubai to register and obtain approval for student enrollment. Amend Student Record This service allows Schools and Early Childhood Centers to submit a request to update a student’s personal information in the KHDA system. Demote a Student This service allows schools to request placement of a student in a lower year group in exceptional circumstances. Students are normally expected to remain in their age-appropriate year group with the right support in place. Requests will only be considered where current evidence shows demotion is necessary, proportionate and in the student’s best interests. Issue Student Academic History Certificate This service allows Students or their guardians to request an official certificate showing the student’s enrollment history at Dubai's private Educational insitiute. Promote a Student This service allows private schools and early childhood centers in Dubai to request student promotion to the next academic year upon successfully passing their current grade. Issue Student Leaving Certificate This service enables schools and ECCs to apply for a Leaving Certificate, an official document issued by the student’s current school to facilitate their transfer to another Educational insitiute.

School Services

Issue an Educational Permit for a Private School This service enables investors to obtain an Educational Services Permit to establish and operate a new private school in Dubai. Renew an Educational Permit for a Private School This service enables private schools to renew their Educational Services Permit, allowing them to continue their educational operations. Cancel a of a Private School's Permit This service enables private schools to request approval for cancelling their Educational Services Permit, thereby ceasing all educational activities. Change the Name of a Private School This service enables private schools to obtain KHDA approval to change their school name on their Educational Services Permit Amend Permit Owners of a Private School This service allows private schools to add or modify permit owner information on their Educational Services Permit. Appoint a New Principal for a Private School This service enables private schools to obtain KHDA approval for appointing a school principal. Approve School Expansion This service enables private schools to request KHDA's approval to expand existing facilities or buildings. Relocate a Private School This service enables private schools to obtain KHDA approval to relocate their school to a new site. Issue a No Objection Certificate for a Private School This service enables private schools to request a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a To Whom It May Concern certificate from KHDA for school-related purposes. Approve Tuition Fee Discounts for a Private School This service allows private schools to submit a formal request for the approval of offering discounts on school tuition fees. Amend Grade Levels for a Private School This service enables private schools to obtain KHDA approval for adding new grade levels or year groups to their existing approved academic structure. Amend the Curriculum of a Private School This service enables private schools to obtain KHDA approval to introduce a new curriculum or change their current educational curriculum. Approve Advertising for a Private School This service enables private schools to request KHDA approval for publishing specific advertising or marketing materials. Amend Tuition Fees for a Private School This service enables private schools to request approval to increase or decrease school tuition fees. Approve School Activities and Programmes This service enables private schools to obtain KHDA approval for programmes and activities they plan to conduct during the academic year. Register New Student This service allows Private Schools and Early Childhood Centres in Dubai to register and obtain approval for student enrollment. Amend Student Record This service allows Schools and Early Childhood Centers to submit a request to update a student’s personal information in the KHDA system. Issue Student Academic History Certificate This service allows students or their guardians to request an official certificate showing the student’s enrollment history at Dubai's private Educational insitiute. Issue Student Leaving Certificate This service enables schools and ECCs to apply for a Leaving Certificate, an official document issued by the student’s current school to facilitate their transfer to another Educational insitiute. Issue Education Continuation Certificate This service allows students or their parents/guardians to request an attested certificate confirming that a student is currently enrolled in a private school in Dubai. Promote a Student This service allows private schools and early childhood centers in Dubai to request student promotion to the next academic year upon successfully passing their current grade. Applying for a Good Conduct Certificate for Students This service allows schools to request official authentication of a student's Good Conduct Certificate, confirming the student’s positive conduct and behaviour during their time at the school. Demote a Student This service allows schools to request placement of a student in a lower year group in exceptional circumstances. Students are normally expected to remain in their age-appropriate year group with the right support in place. Requests will only be considered where current evidence shows demotion is necessary, proportionate and in the student’s best interests. Grant Subject Exemption for Special Cases This service allows schools to request that a student be exempt from studying a specific subject in exceptional circumstances. Exemption is not a substitute for adapted teaching, language support or inclusion provision, and will only be considered where current formal professional evidence shows the student’s identified need significantly affects access to the subject despite appropriate support. Assign Grades or Subjects to educator This service enables private education institutions to request KHDA approval to modify a teacher’s assignment by adding new subjects, grade levels, or year groups to their teaching schedule. Faculty Registration This service enables private education institutions to request the registration of an educational staff member in the KHDA system. Faculty Appointment Letter This service enables private education institutions to request an official appointment approval letter from KHDA for a staff member, in accordance with KHDA’s approved standards . Faculty Job Continuity Certificate This service enables private education institutions to request an attested certificate confirming a staff member’s current employment with a private education institution in Dubai. Faculty End-of-Service Certificate This service enables private education institutions to request an attested end-of-service certificate from KHDA for a teaching staff member following the staff member’s resignation. Faculty No Objection Certificate This service allows schools to request a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from KHDA for the issuance of a work visa for their staff.

Higher Education Services

Issue an Educational Services Permit for a Higher Education Institution This service enables the issuance of an educational services permit for a higher education institution to conduct academic activities in compliance with the laws and standards applicable to institutions operating in Dubai. Renew an Educational Services Permit for a Higher Education Institution This service enables a higher education institution regulated by KHDA to renew their Educational Services Permit to continue operations in Dubai in accordance with applicable laws and standards. Cancel a Higher Education Institution's Permit This service allows KHDA regulated higher education institutions to apply for the suspension of their educational services and the cancellation of their educational permit. Amend Permit Owners of a Higher Education Permit This service allows higher education institutions to amend permit owners' details and ownership structure. The proposed change reflects an update in the ownership structure, approved by the institution’s Board of Directors and the respective authority. Appoint a New Academic Head for a Higher Education Institution This service enables a higher education institution regulated by KHDA to appoint a new head to provide academic leadership, ensure quality standards, and maintain regulatory compliance. Amend Higher Education premises This service enables higher education institutions to request for an amendment to their location or campus details. The proposed change could involve relocating to a new site or modifying existing campus boundaries in alignment with the institution’s operational and strategic plans. Change the Name of a Higher Education Institution This service enables higher education institutions to request an amendment to their official name. This change must reflect an approved update by the institution's governing body and the relevant licensing authorities in its home country, where applicable. Add Higher Education Programmes This service allows permitted higher education institutions to add new academic programs to their existing offerings. Approve Advertising for a Higher Education Institution This service allows higher education institutions regulated by KHDA to obtain KHDA approval for marketing materials to promote accredited programmes and attract students via multiple channels, such as digital, print, and outdoor advertising. Discontinue Higher Education Programmes This service enables higher education institutions to cancel an academic programme that was previously approved for delivery.

Training Institute Services

Issue an Educational Permit for a Training Institute This service allows individuals or institutions to apply for an Educational Services Permit to establish and operate a training institute in Dubai. Renew an Educational Permit for a Training Institute This service enables training institutes to renew their Educational Services Permit annually, allowing them to continue offering training activities. Amend a Training Course or Activity This service enables training institutes to request the addition or removal of training courses or activities listed on their Educational Services Permit. Amend Permit Owners of a Training Institute This service enables training institutes to request the addition, removal, or amendment of ownership details listed on their Educational Services Permit. Change the Name of a Training Institute This service enables training institutes to request KHDA approval to change the name listed on their Educational Services Permit. Appoint a New Manager for a Training Institute This service enables training institutes to request the appointment of a new manager. Amend Training Institute premises This service enables training institutes to request KHDA approval to amend the location of a training centre. The proposed change could involve relocating to a new site, expanding or closing any existing facility. Attest Training Institute Certificate This service allows training institutes to request attestation of certificates for registered trainees enrolled in KHDA-authorised training courses conducted at private training institutes in Dubai. Approve Advertising for a Training Institute This service enables training institutes to obtain KHDA approval to publish advertising or marketing materials promoting their training programmes or services. Cancel a Training Institute's Permit This service enables training institutes to request the cancellation of their Educational Services Permit and cease all training activities. Issue Training Course Authorisation for Non-Training Institutes This service enables entities who are not training institutes to apply for an Educational Services Permit to offer short training courses in Dubai.