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UAE Ministry of Education issues new code of conduct for public school staff

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10 months ago

September 10, 2025

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The UAE Ministry of Education has issued a comprehensive new guide on professional and behavioural violations for all staff working in public schools.

The framework categorises misconduct into four levels of severity, from minor infractions to “severe violations” that can result in dismissal or even legal action. The ministry said the move reinforces ethical and professional standards in schools, while supporting the role of teachers and staff in shaping future generations.

Private tutoring a ‘red line’

One of the most striking updates is the ban on private tutoring, which has been classified as a Level Four severe violation. Teachers giving lessons to their own students, or school staff and administrators facilitating such practices, could face dismissal.

The ministry said private tutoring is considered an abuse of professional duty and school resources, and it risks undermining the fairness of the learning environment.

Severe violations (Level Four)

Infractions that fall under this category include:

Giving private lessons to one’s own students or enabling them.
Exploiting school resources or professional relationships for personal gain.
Smoking within school premises.
Sharing student data with unauthorised parties.
Discrimination among staff members.
Spreading rumours or posting videos from school.
Forming inappropriate relationships with students, including improper electronic communication.
Any verbal or physical behaviour reflecting sexual misconduct or deviant tendencies.

Major violations (Level Three)

Examples include:

Concealing cases of physical or psychological harm to students.
Disclosing private information about parents.
Manipulating attendance records.
Negligence during exams or enabling cheating.
Mismanagement of financial resources.
Falsifying academic records for favouritism or personal gain.

Moderate and minor violations

Level Two: Accepting valuable gifts from parents, neglecting enforcement of the student behaviour code, sleeping during working hours, or repeated tardiness.
Level One: Exceeding administrative authority, disregarding the chain of command, or failing to wear proper identification during duty hours.

Professional values and ethics

The guide emphasises that school staff must act with honesty, integrity, accountability, and transparency, while upholding teamwork and prioritising institutional objectives.

By clearly defining expected conduct, the ministry said the new framework aims to strengthen the professional culture of public schools and align education standards with the UAE’s vision of global excellence.

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Need a school fee certificate? Abu Dhabi families can now get it online in minutes

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2 days ago

July 20, 2026

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Parents and students in Abu Dhabi can now obtain an officially attested private school fee certificate in just six minutes through the TAMM government services platform, making the process quicker and more convenient than ever.

The fully digital service allows users to request and receive a certified tuition fee certificate without uploading any supporting documents. This certificate is commonly required for government procedures, financial aid requests, scholarship applications, and other official purposes.

Applying is simple and can be completed entirely online. Users need to sign in using their UAE PASS account, submit the application, pay the Dh15 service fee electronically, and download the certified digital certificate once it is issued.

By moving the entire process online, TAMM helps families save time while providing fast access to an important document whenever it’s needed for official or financial requirements.

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Dubai’s KHDA launches new councils giving parents and teachers a voice

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1 month ago

June 8, 2026

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Parents and teachers in Dubai will soon have a direct role in shaping the future of education, following the launch of two new advisory councils by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Building on the success of the Dubai Students Council, KHDA has announced the creation of the Dubai Parents Council and Dubai Educators Council, both set to begin work at the start of the 2026-27 academic year.

Giving parents and teachers a voice

Each council will consist of 15 members selected through a transparent process and will serve as a formal platform for dialogue between the education community and regulators.

The initiative attracted strong interest, with KHDA receiving 152 applications for the Parents Council and 160 applications for the Educators Council, including submissions from Emirati parents and teachers across Dubai.

Supporting Dubai’s education vision

The new councils are designed to strengthen community participation in education and support the goals of Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy.

Members will have the opportunity to share ideas, highlight challenges and contribute recommendations on key issues affecting schools and early childhood centres across the emirate.

Focus on student success

The councils are expected to discuss a range of topics, including student wellbeing, inclusion, teaching quality, parental engagement and school-community partnerships.

KHDA said the move reflects its commitment to collaborative decision-making and aims to strengthen trust between families, educators and education authorities.

By formally including parents and teachers in the conversation, Dubai is taking another step towards creating a more inclusive and responsive education system that reflects the needs of its diverse school community.

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Dubai schools to receive surprise KHDA inspections§

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2 months ago

June 3, 2026

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Dubai’s private schools will face short-notice inspections from the 2026-27 academic year under a revamped quality assurance framework announced by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

Under the new approach, schools will receive no more than 24 hours’ notice before inspectors arrive, marking a significant shift in how education quality is monitored across the emirate.

KHDA said the updated system will include two types of visits. Full inspections will be carried out by teams of specialist education experts, while shorter monitoring visits will focus on specific areas of school performance and quality assurance.

Return of formal inspection

The move signals the return of formal inspection activity after KHDA paused inspections during the 2025-26 academic year. At the time, the authority said the break would allow for greater collaboration with schools and a review of how educational quality is assessed and supported.

The new model aims to provide a more responsive and differentiated approach to evaluating schools, with visits designed to offer a clearer picture of day-to-day operations and educational standards.

Dubai’s private school sector serves hundreds of thousands of students across a wide range of international curricula, making quality assurance a key part of maintaining educational standards and supporting continuous improvement.

Further details on how the inspection and monitoring framework will operate are expected ahead of the 2026-27 academic year.