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
• Tamkeen project for people of determination
• Inclusive Employment

Frequently Asked Questions

Private Schools in Dubai

• Schools Fees Fact Sheet FAQs
• 4.5 day week - FAQs for Dubai private schools

Early Childhood Centers in Dubai

• New weekends – FAQs for ECCs
• Parent ECC Contract FAQs
• ECC Child Registration FAQS

Higher Education Institutions in Dubai

• New weekends – FAQs for universities

Vocational Education in Dubai

• FAQs about Executive Council Resolution No. (30) of 2021 Regulating Vocational Education in the Emirate of Dubai