The UAE has introduced a new Federal Decree by Law to regulate the national educational curriculum. The decree aims to ensure consistency and stability in the curriculum while allowing for necessary updates. It establishes a comprehensive legal framework for designing, approving, and implementing the curriculum. The decree applies to all educational institutions in the UAE, including public and private schools.
Who should read this
Educational institutions and relevant stakeholders should immediately review this decree to understand their roles and responsibilities.
Directly affected
Key facts
- Issued on 01 Oct 2025
- Effective from 15 Oct 2025
- Applies to all educational institutions in the UAE
- Establishes a National Education Charter
- Classifies changes to the National Educational Curriculum into four categories
- The Ministry of Education is responsible for preparing and reviewing the National Educational Curriculum
What this means for you
This decree provides a framework for the governance of the national educational curriculum, ensuring consistency and quality across all educational institutions in the UAE.
Directly affected: educational institutions, schools, teachers, students
Source
UAE Legislation Portal — Finance & Banking (Sector 46)
https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/3966
Original-source date: 2025 · Captured: 2026-05-18T18:13+00:00Z
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