Child Right of Education - dda
Child’s Right of Education
According to Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 on Child Rights, also known as Wadeema's Law, every child has the right to education. It is illegal for parents or guardians to fail to enroll their child in school during the compulsory education stage without a valid reason.
Dubai government strives to provide equal educational opportunities for all children and takes necessary measures to prevent school dropouts.
Compulsory Education
According to Federal Decree Law No. 39 of 2022 on Compulsory Education, education is a fundamental right for both UAE citizens and expatriate residents. The law requires parents or legal guardians to enroll their children in school and ensure their attendance during the compulsory education period.
Education is compulsory for UAE citizens from the primary stage through to the end of secondary education. For non-citizens, it is compulsory until the end of the primary stage.
Failure to enroll a child or comply with the compulsory education requirements will result in a written warning from the Ministry of Education (MoE) or another educational authority, issued within five working days from the date of non-compliance.
If the violation continues for more than 10 working days after the warning, the MoE or the relevant authority must report the case to the Public Prosecution.
Parents or guardians who fail to enroll their child may face imprisonment and/or a fine ranging from AED 2,000 to AED 50,000. The court will also require the parent or guardian to enroll the child within a specified period.
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