Education regulators - dda
Education regulators
Private education
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) regulates private education bodies within Dubai, including schools, early childhood centers, higher education institutions, and training institutes. KHDA works to provide world-class educational standards while ensuring the inclusivity and wellbeing of all students.
KHDA provides its services to students, parents and education providers.
Public education
Public schools and kindergartens are supervised by Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE), which manages student admission and registration. The ESE is responsible for issuance and verification of certificates, responding to inquiries and student transfers in public schools and kindergartens. Visit the ESE's website to learn more about its roles.
Ministry of Education prepares and oversees implementation of education policies, strategies and legislations. It supervises educational institutions and sets national standards for education quality and licensing system. The ministry also develops general framework for curricula, teacher standards, and overall quality of education across the country. Continue reading abou the Ministry's Duties on its website.
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is responsible for setting strategic policies and plans for establishing public and private universities and colleges, ensuring they adhere to global quality standards. The ministry was established in January 2024 to be responsible for the frameworks and policies of both public and private higher education, linking them to the labor market to enhance the competitiveness of higher education institutions in the country and support academic research efforts. Dive deeper on the Ministry's website.
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