49 thousand school seats at reasonable fees by 2033

Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, Aisha Abdullah Miran, announced the details of the education strategy in the Emirate of Dubai (E33), which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai. Noting that the strategy includes, among its initiatives, the provision of about 49,000 school seats at reasonable fees by 2033.

Miran confirmed during a press meeting held at the headquarters of the Dubai Government Media Office yesterday, in the presence of representatives of various local media outlets, that the education strategy in the Emirate of Dubai (E33) paves the way for a new development boom in the education sector in the emirate, with its ambitious goals inspired by… The vision of the wise leadership for the future, and keeping pace with the rapid development of the comprehensive and sustainable development process, whether in Dubai or at the state level in general.

Miran said: “The launch of this ambitious strategy for education in Dubai for the next stage, which bears the slogan (Model Education for All), reflects our commitment to providing world-class education to all learners in the emirate, as the strategy revolves around designing the educational journey for each student, from early childhood to post-secondary education. After graduation, the development of innovative, student-centered educational designs and models for teaching and learning enhances Dubai’s global leadership, making it among the top 10 global cities in terms of quality of education.”

Miran noted the strategy’s focus on creating a world-leading educational model that enhances Dubai’s position and makes it the most attractive destination and nurturing environment for exemplary education for all, providing equal opportunities for all learners, with tools and methods that encourage excellence and prosperity in the teaching and learning journey, in addition to empowering Emirati students, by providing… High-quality educational options, and activating the participation of their parents in their education journey, in line with the goals of the Dubai Plan 2033 and its economic and social agenda.

She pointed out, “The new strategy for education in Dubai embraces the cultural diversity that characterizes the Emirate of Dubai, which will enrich the learning experience for every student, as well as empowering learners with the skills of the future in light of a rapidly changing world,” pointing to the interest in including in the school curricula, which helps the student to Keeping up with the surrounding technical developments, the most important of which is artificial intelligence.

The Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai stated that the new strategy for education in Dubai takes into account the various parties affecting the educational process, especially parents, as the strategy singled out an initiative entitled “Path Partners” in order to achieve the highest levels of coordination with students’ families, in order to reach the process. education to achieve the best desired results.

5 goals

The education strategy in Dubai sets out to achieve five main goals, which constitute a driving force for achieving a qualitative shift in the education system in Dubai, and include building productive Emirati competencies qualified for high-quality education, and providing high-quality education for all with equal opportunities, built on the basis of quality of life for learners from different cultures. Positive interaction between educators and parents who together support the principle of lifelong learning, making Dubai the most attractive global destination for all learners, and building an innovative educational environment that creates a positive impact and stimulates growth. A set of performance indicators specific to the five goals has been developed to accurately evaluate results and achievements.

The Dubai education strategy includes 28 major change initiatives, aiming to achieve the best results at various age and academic levels, in a way that supports the principle of lifelong learning for all learners, by empowering the learner with the skills of the future, giving priority to the student’s quality of life and development on the personal level, and instilling Emirati culture and values. In the educational community.

Change initiatives – within the framework of the education strategy – include the launch of the “Learner’s Passport”, which is an initiative that includes building a file for each student, and following up on his academic achievement throughout his educational journey, in addition to launching other initiatives to encourage the use of the Arabic language in daily life in an effective and innovative way, and to benefit from Cultural diversity in living a global learning experience, and promoting innovation to become an integral part of the educational process.

Among its initiatives, the strategy includes providing about 49,000 school seats at reasonable fees by 2033 in support of enhancing the quality of life in the emirate, enhancing the status of teachers in society, expressing appreciation and gratitude to distinguished educators in Dubai, and attracting 3,000 Emirati educators to work in the private education sector in Dubai by 2033.

The strategy also includes a number of change initiatives that stimulate the positive and effective participation of parents in their children’s education journey, in addition to providing them with the tools they need within a vibrant educational environment that incubates innovation, and launching qualitative initiatives that enrich the learner’s journey in Dubai and develop his life skills, creativity, and critical thinking, in addition to Providing career guidance at an early age that guides the learner towards a future that suits his talents, ensuring his enrollment in the best prestigious international universities, enhancing the competitiveness of graduates in the Emirate of Dubai regionally and internationally, while doubling the volume of educational tourism coming to Dubai by 10 times, attracting the best international universities, and providing training and professional opportunities. By international standards.

The “Dubai Education Strategy E33” was prepared in consultation with stakeholders in the education sector from various fields, through 50 consultative sessions, communicating with 290 educational institutions, including early childhood centres, schools, training institutes and higher education institutions, and listening to the opinions of more than 700 participating educators. Teachers, school principals, parents and university presidents, where the discussions included all aspects related to the educational process and influencing it, whether directly or indirectly, in order to ensure that the strategy comes out in a way that ensures reaching the desired goals for this important and vital sector.

. Promoting the principle of lifelong learning and empowering the learner with future skills, while giving priority to the student’s quality of life and development.

. 28 initiatives achieve five main goals, and specific performance indicators to accurately evaluate results and achievements.