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Education System in Dubai

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Primary and secondary education is provided for all UAE citizens. The existing educational structure which was established in the early 1970s is a four tier system covering 14 years of education.

Kindergarten: Age level from 4 to 5 years old.

Primary: Length of programme in years: 6 age level from 6 to 12.

Preparatory:
Length of programme in years: 3 Age level from 12 to 15

Secondary:
Length of programme in years: 3 Age level from 12 to 18.

Technical secondary School: Length of programme in years: 6 Age level form 12 to 18. Certificate/ diploma awarded.

Higher Education: Length of programme in years: 3 Age level from 18 to 21.

Post Graduation Education: Length of programme is 1 or 2 years: Age level 21 to 23

Colleges and Universities in Dubai

The number of colleges and universities in Dubai has grown significantly in last 20 years and every year the number of their staff and students increases by about 30%. Most of the colleges and universities are affiliating themselves to prestigious institutions abroad, and many of them use English as tuition language. Postgraduate Education in Dubai

A large number of Dubai's universities also offer various master and PhD postgraduate programs. To learn more about postgraduate programs in Dubai and see a full list of universities and institutes that offer master and PhD programs.

Technical Secondary School Length of programme is about 6years and age level is from 12 to 18 years. Certificate/diploma awarded: Technical Secondary Diploma

Dubai has an extensive education sector. Government in Dubai offers free education from kindergarten to university to all its citizens and about 40% of children attend private schools. For all children older then 5 years full-time education is compulsory and all primary and secondary schools in Dubai, public and private, up to ninth grade also have to follow universal and compulsory program bases.

The UAE educational system comprises of a variety of academic institutions - Schools, Colleges and Universities. Furthermore, there are several training institutes that offer professional qualification and training programs in various fields. Each institution has its own objective, structure, and admission requirements.

There are a few governmental universities and colleges in UAE where admission is restricted to nationals only. However, there are several private institutions where enrollment is open to any student who meets the admission requirements.