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Early Childhood Education Services

Issue a Permit for an Early Childhood Centre Icon Issue a 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 the Permit for Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) in Dubai to renew their Educational Services Permit, allowing them to continue their operations. Change the name of an Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) in Dubai to obtain KHDA’s approval for changing the centre’s name as reflected on the Educational Services Permit. Amending the Age Group in an Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) in Dubai to update their approved age group by adding or modifying the age range they serve. Relocate an Early Childhood Centre (ECC) This service enables Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to request approval to relocate their operations to new premises within Dubai. Expand the premises of an Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) in Dubai to secure KHDA’s approval for expanding their existing premises, whether by increasing facility space or capacity. Early Childhood Centre Owners Amendment This service allows Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to request the addition or change of owner(s) in their Educational Services Permit. Change the curriculum at an Early Childhood Centre This service allows Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to obtain KHDA’s approval to amend their currently approved curriculum or to add a curriculum alongside the existing one. Changing the Manager of an Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to seek KHDA’s approval to appoint a different Manager responsible for daily management and operations. Cancel the permit of an Early Childhood Centres Icon Cancel the permit of an Early Childhood Centres This service allows Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to formally seek KHDA’s approval to cancel their Educational Services Permit and cease offering childcare and educational services. Request for a No Objection Certificate or 'To Whom It May Concern' Certificate in respect of any matter related to the Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to request a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from KHDA for various official matters concerning the centre’s operations. Approving advertising materials for Early Childhood Centres This service allows Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to obtain KHDA’s approval for advertising and marketing materials before publication. Amending the fees of an Early Childhood Centre Icon Amending the fees of an Early Childhood Centre This service enables Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to submit requests to revise the fees for education and care services. Approval for organising activities and events for Early Childhood Centres This service enables Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) to gain KHDA’s approval to organise annual activities, programmes, and events for children of all age groups. Request 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. Request Faculty Job Continuity Certificate This service enables Early Childhood Centres to request an attested certificate confirming that a staff member is currently employed at a private school in Dubai. Requesting a No Objection Certificate for Faculty 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. Requesting Faculty Registration This service enables Early Childhood Centres to register educational staff in the KHDA system. Request Job Leaving Certificate This service enables Early Childhood Centres to request an attested Leave of Work Certificate from KHDA for an educational staff member following their resignation.

School Services

Issuing an Educational Services Permit for a new Private School This service enables investors to obtain an Educational Services Permit to establish and operate a new private school in Dubai. Requesting Subject Exemption Due to Special Cases Icon Requesting Subject Exemption Due to Special Cases This service enables schools to request an exemption for a student from studying a specific subject due to exceptional circumstances (academic challenges or health conditions) for KHDA’s review and consideration. Application for renewal of the Educational Permit of a Private School Icon Application for renewal of the Educational Permit of a Private School This service enables private schools to request the renewal of their Educational Services Permit, allowing them to continue operating legally and in compliance with educational. Request to change the name of a school Icon Request to change the name of a school This service enables private schools to obtain KHDA approval for changing their name on the Educational Services Permit. Request to add grades at a school This service enables private schools to obtain KHDA approval for adding new grade levels or year groups to their existing approved academic structure. Assigning Grade or Subjects to Teachers Icon Assigning Grade or Subjects to Teachers This service allows schools to request approval from KHDA to modify a teacher’s assignment by adding new subjects or grade levels/year groups to their teaching schedule. Request to relocate a school to a new site Icon Request to relocate a school to a new site This service enables private schools to request KHDA’s approval for relocating their school to a new site. Student Promotion Icon Student Promotion This service enables schools to submit a request to promote a student to the next academic year. Requesting Student Registration Icon Requesting Student Registration This service allows private schools and Early Childhood Centres (ECCs) in Dubai to register and obtain approval for student enrollment. Requesting Faculty Registration Icon Requesting Faculty Registration This service enables schools to register educational staff in the KHDA system. Amending Student Record Icon Amending Student Record This service allows schools to submit a request to update a student’s personal information in the KHDA system. Requesting to demote students Icon Requesting to demote students This service allows schools to request the enrollment of a student in a lower grade or academic year. Such requests must be supported by sufficient evidence (i.e. academic or medical challenges) that justify the student’s need for demotion. Request for School Expansion Icon Request for School Expansion Request for approval to expand the school’s current building or its facilities. Change the shareholders at a school Icon Change the shareholders at a school This service enables private schools to request changing the shareholder(s) listed on their Educational Services Permit. Request for a change of curriculum This service allows private schools to seek approval for introducing a new curriculum or altering their current educational curriculum. Request to appoint a new principal at a school Icon Request to appoint a new principal at a school This service enables private schools to seek approval for appointing a qualified individual to the role of school principal. Request for cessation/suspension of the educational activity Icon Request for cessation/suspension of the educational activity This service enables private schools to seek approval for cancelling their Educational Services Permit, thereby ceasing all educational activities. Request for a No Objection Certificate or 'To Whom It May Concern' Certificate in respect of any matter related to a Private School Icon Request for a No Objection Certificate or 'To Whom It May Concern' Certificate in respect of any matter related to a Private School This service allows private schools to request a No Objection Certificate or a "To Whom It May Concern" certificate for school-related matters. Request for a private school advertisement approval Icon Request for a private school advertisement approval This service enables private schools to request approval for publishing specific advertising or marketing materials. Request to amend tuition fees for a private school Icon Request to amend tuition fees for a private school This service allows private schools to submit a formal request for approval to increase or decrease school fees. Deleting Students Record Icon Deleting Students Record This service allows schools to request the cancellation (deactivation) of a student's record from the KHDA system. School fees discount Icon School fees discount This service allows private schools to submit a formal request for the approval of  offering discounts on school tuition fees. Request for approval of annual school activities and programmes This service allows private schools to apply for KHDA approval for their annual programmes and activities. Request Faculty Appointment Letter Icon Request Faculty Appointment Letter This service enables schools to request an official appointment approval letter for a staff member, in accordance with KHDA’s approved standards for the proposed position. Request Faculty Job Continuity Certificate Icon Request Faculty Job Continuity Certificate This service enables schools to request an attested certificate confirming that a staff member is currently employed at a private school in Dubai. Applying for School Leaving Certificate Icon Applying for School Leaving Certificate This service allows schools to submit a request to obtain a school leaving certificate for a student who is transferring to another school. Request Job Leaving Certificate Icon Request Job Leaving Certificate This service enables schools to request an attested Leave of Work Certificate from KHDA for an educational staff member following their resignation. Applying for a Good Conduct Certificate for Students Icon 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. Requesting a No Objection Certificate for Faculty Icon Requesting a No Objection Certificate for Faculty 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

Issuing an Educational Services Permit for a Higher Education Provider This request is to issue an Educational Services Permit for a higher education institution licensed to operate in Dubai. The institution has fulfilled all regulatory requirements and submitted the necessary documentation for review. The Permit will allow the institution to commence its academic activities in accordance with the relevant laws and standards governing free zone institutions. Renewing an Educational Services Permit of a Higher Education Institution Icon Renewing an Educational Services Permit of a Higher Education Institution This enables a permitted higher education provider to renew the Educational Services Permit to continue operations in Dubai in accordance with applicable laws and standards. Requesting a Change of Academic Head Icon Requesting a Change of Academic Head This request enables a permitted higher education provider to update the records with the details of a newly appointed academic head. Adding Higher Education programmes This request seeks to add new academic programmes to the offerings of a permitted higher education institution operating in Dubai. The proposed programmes must align with the institution’s mission and comply with all regulatory and quality assurance standards. All necessary documentation, including programme specifications and academic plans, has been submitted for review. Amending the Higher Education premises Icon Amending the Higher Education premises The request is to amend the location or campus details of a licensed higher education institution operating in Dubai. The proposed change could involve relocating to a new site or modifying existing campus boundaries, ensuring it aligns with the institution’s operational and strategic plans. Discontinue, suspend or close Higher Education programmes Icon Discontinue, suspend or close Higher Education programmes This request allows for the deregistration of academic programmes that were previously approved for delivery by a licensed higher education institution operating in Dubai. The institution has decided to discontinue the programme, and all impacted students have been accommodated through a teach-out plan or transferred to alternative programmes. Amending the name of the Higher Education Institution Icon Amending the name of the Higher Education Institution This request aims to amend the official name of a permitted higher education institution operating in Dubai. The name change reflects an update authorised by the institution’s governing body and relevant licensing authorities in the home country, where applicable. Amending shareholder details on the Higher Education Permit Icon Amending shareholder details on the Higher Education Permit This request is to amend the shareholder information of a permitted higher education institution operating in Dubai. The proposed change reflects an update to the ownership structure authorised by the institution’s board and the relevant free zone authority. Cancel the Permit of a Higher Education Provider Icon Cancel the Permit of a Higher Education Provider This request initiates the cancellation of the Educational Services Permit for a permitted higher education institution. The institution has completed all necessary procedures related to student teach-out, record updates, and stakeholder notifications. Requesting for Advertisement Approval Icon Requesting for Advertisement Approval This request seeks approval for a marketing advertisement to be published by a permitted higher education institution in Dubai. The advertisement is intended for public circulation through various channels, including digital media, print, and outdoor platforms, and aims to promote the institution’s accredited programmes and student recruitment efforts.

Training Institute Services

Issuing an Educational Services Permit for a Training Institute Icon Issuing an Educational Services Permit for a Training Institute This service allows individuals or institutions to apply for an Educational Services Permit to commence professional training activities in Dubai. Renew the Permit for a Training Institute for institutes This service enables training institutes to request the annual renewal of their Educational Services Permit, allowing them to continue offering training activities. Change the name of a Training Institute Icon Change the name of a Training Institute This service allows training institutes to apply for KHDA approval to amend the name listed on their Educational Services Permit. Change the location of a Training Institute Icon Change the location of a Training Institute This service enables permitted training institutes in Dubai to apply for KHDA approval to relocate their operations to a new site. Amend the shareholders of a Training Institute Icon Amend the shareholders of a Training Institute This service enables training institutes in Dubai to request the addition or removal of shareholders listed on the Educational Services Permit. Appoint a new manager for a Training Institute Icon Appoint a new manager for a Training Institute This service enables training institutes in Dubai to request the appointment of a new manager. Amend courses or activities for Training Institutes Icon Amend courses or activities for Training Institutes This service allows training institutes in Dubai to request the addition or cancellation of a course or activity on their Educational Services Permit. Authorisation to deliver a training course for Non-Training Institutes Icon Authorisation to deliver a training course 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. Approving Training Institute’s Advertisement Icon Approving Training Institute’s Advertisement This service enables training institutes in Dubai to request KHDA approval for publishing advertising or marketing materials that promote their training programmes or services. Cancel the Permit of a Training Institute Icon Cancel the Permit of a Training Institute This service enables training institutes in Dubai to request the cancellation of their Educational Services Permit and the termination of all training activities. Attestation of Training Institute Certificate Icon Attestation of Training Institute Certificate This service allows training institutes to request attestation of certificates for registered students enrolled in authorised training courses conducted at private training institutes in Dubai.