Inspections are conducted at existing institutions concerning matters such as academic quality, types of fees, curriculum revisions, and student welfare to ensure compliance and retention of approved status.
Dreaming of opening a school, university, training center, or preschool in Dubai? You’ll need the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to give you the green light. It’s all about making sure your place is top-notch in quality, curriculum, and safety—so students, parents, and teachers are all set.
Every educational institution, old or new, has to obtain KHDA approval to be compliant within lieu of local regulations in Dubai. Such approval includes processes like verification of certificates and the standardization of parent-school agreements.
Depending on the circumstances, the requirements for KHDA approval vary with whether the applicant is setting up a new institution or ensuring that an existing one is still compliant. The steps below outline the requirements for both cases
Information on your investors or shareholders, in the form of passports, CVs, and appropriate credentials.
Details on your Academic Head, in the form of CV, passport, and formal appointment letter.
Submit a comprehensive description of your institution's organizational structure, mission, and educational programs, inclusive of the following
(a) The inspections at existing schools or institutions by the KHDA would be often expected for matters such as academic quality, types of fees, curriculum revisions, and welfare of students.
(b) It is important to comply with KHDA regulations to ensure that your institution retains approved status.
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KHDA approval process:
Submission of the preliminary plan, stating only simple information about how the institution intends to be set up.
Comprehensive details regarding academic programs, facilities, and financial standing.
The institution's programs may be reviewed by relevant bodies such as the University Quality Assurance Board (UQAIB)
Once KHDA receives your commercial license, it will release the operating permit.
KHDA approval is a crucial certification for all educational institutions in Dubai, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and safety. It validates an institution’s credibility, enables legal operation, and strengthens trust among stakeholders.
Every educational institution, whether old or new (including schools, universities, training centers, and preschools) must obtain KHDA approval to be compliant with local regulations in Dubai.
It is necessary to legally open and operate an educational institution in Dubai. The approval ensures the institution is top-notch in quality, curriculum, and safety, which benefits students, parents, and teachers.
Applicants need to provide a five-year financial plan that demonstrates the sustainability and feasibility of their institution.
The Curriculum Outline must provide a clear overview of the curriculum, including the subjects to be taught, the target market, and the reasons for offering such programs in Dubai.
If the school is a branch of an international school, a letter from the parent school’s quality assurance department is required to attest that the programs meet the necessary quality standards for operating in Dubai.
The main stages are: Initial Submission (preliminary plan), Detailed Submission (academic, facility, and financial details), Quality Assurance Review (possibly by bodies like UQAIB), and Finalization (issuance of the operating permit after receiving the commercial license).
Inspections are conducted at existing institutions concerning matters such as academic quality, types of fees, curriculum revisions, and student welfare to ensure compliance and retention of approved status.
Services include certifying (stamping) school and university certificates and facilitating the signing of contracts between parents and schools.
The final step is to obtain a commercial license from the economic department; once this is received, the official operating permit will be issued.
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