Private Schools Policy and Guidance Manual

Private Schools Policy and Guidance Manual

2014-2015

Disclaimer

Disclaimer

The Private Schools Policy and Guidance Manual ("Manual") applies to all Private Schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Users of this Manual, including school owners, Principals, staff, students and Parents/Guardians, must note the following: The Arabic version of the Organising Regulations of Private Schools in the Emirate of

Abu Dhabi for the year 2013 is the binding version. In case of any discrepancy with the English version issued by the Council, the Arabic version supersedes. This Manual will be updated periodically as needed in response to developments in private education. Stakeholders will be notified in such instances. Whenever there is a reference to the Irtiqa'a Framework for the Inspection of Private Schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the current version of this framework should be referred to.

For any additional support regarding this Manual, please contact the Policy Planning and Performance Management Division, Policies Team at the Private Schools and Quality Assurance Sector by email: PSQA-policy@adec.ac.ae

* This document is a translation of the original Manual in Arabic. It is provided as general information for the convenience of non-Arabic speakers. The Manual in Arabic is the official reference and shall supersede the English (or any other) translation and shall govern in case of any conflict or inconsistency.

Foreword

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Foreword

"The real asset of any advanced nation is its people, especially the educated ones, and the prosperity and success of the people are measured

by the standard of their education."

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan

The Abu Dhabi Education Council ("ADEC") has built its policies for the Private Schools sector guided by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030, which requires an effective and influential private education that competes with public education and fulfils the ambitious goals of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This manual and its policies are guided by the Council's strategic plan, which aims to build a sustainable private education system that relies on self-improvement, good governance, and mature operational capabilities. This will ultimately raise the overall quality of education in our Private Schools and provide students with the opportunity to be equipped with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to embark on further education that supports a knowledge-based economy and achieves sustainable development. The education system will prepare graduates to enter the workforce and be competitive in the global society, while preserving the national identity of the UAE and its culture, traditions and customs. The Private Schools and Quality Assurance Sector ("PSQA Sector") has exerted great efforts in developing this Manual, in order to achieve the Council's standards, requirements and expectations as they relate to private schools. It is consistent with the most up-to-date and best local, regional and international standards, and is aligned with the government directives in the UAE, and provides clear direction for the advancement of private sector education. Therefore, it provides an essential trusted reference for private education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi Director General Abu Dhabi Education Council

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