Importance of education to the Government
Education is the constitutional right of every citizen. The UAE Government recognises the role of education in building a knowledge-driven economy for the post-oil era. Ministry of Education developed Education 2020 strategy to develop a first-rate education system.
Education in the Constitution
Education is a constitutional right of every citizen. Article 17 of the UAE's Constitution stresses the fundamental role of education in the progress of the society and makes education compulsory at primary stages. Ensuring that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education, the constitution makes education free of charge at all stages for citizens throughout the UAE. It also maintains that the government should set necessary schemes for spreading education and eliminating illiteracy.Education and Vision 2021
Providing first-rate education system is a pillar of the National Agenda in line with Vision 2021. One of the targets of National Agenda is that UAE students must be best in the world in reading, mathematics, science and have a strong knowledge of the Arabic language. Below are the key performance indicators to realise a 'First-Rate Education System'.
Education in the Federal budget
Read about federal budget for development of the education system in the UAE.Education strategies
The National Strategy for Higher Education 2030 seeks to provide future generations with the necessary technical and practical skills to drive the economy in both public and private sectors. It also aims to prepare a generation of Emirati professionals to sustain growth in vital sectors such as knowledge, economy, entrepreneurship and the overall development of the UAE’s labour market.
Ministry of Education (MoE) Strategic Plan 2017-2021 aims to ensure inclusive quality education including pre-school education and establish a culture of innovation in an institutional working environment. Read more about the objectives of Education Strategic Plan 2017-2021.
Ministry of Education's Strategy 2010–2020 was formulated according to international best practices and leading education systems, keeping the interest of the student at the highest priority.
The strategy comprised of50 initiatives to be implemented through a 10-year plan aiming to reach a first-class education system after a complete and comprehensive change of teaching methods.
Read about 'Raising the standard of education' in the UAE.
Useful links:
- Laws and legislations - Ministry of Education
- Data on schools - Ministry of Education
- Reports and statistics - Ministry of Education
- General rules for the provision of special education programs and services (public and private schools) - Ministry of Education (PDF, 100 KB)
- Emirates Schools Establishment - ESE
- National Qualifications Centre
- Education in Abu Dhabi - TAMM
- Department of Education and Knowledge - Abu Dhabi
- Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) - Dubai
- Shariah Private Education Authority
- Reports and publications - KHDA
- FAQs - Ministry of Education
