UAE Education LawCabinet Resolution No. (56) of 2021 Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education

Article (1) Definitions For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Resolution, the following terms and expressions shall have the meanings assigned to each of them, unless the context requires otherwise: State : The United Arab Emirates Ministry : The Ministry of Education (MOE). Minister : The Minister of Education. Professional License : A permit issued by the Ministry whereby its holder is permitted to practice professions related to the education sector in the State. Qualifications : Documents that delineate the level of learning outcomes acquired by an individual, enabling the performance of specific tasks or duties, in accordance with the approved classifications, definiti…

Article (2) Service Fees The fees assigned to each service provided by the Ministry, as detailed in the schedule annexed hereto, shall be charged. First: Private Educational Schools: No. Service Description Service Fees (AED) Collection Method 1 Application for a private school license. 700 One-time Issuance of New Licenses 2 a. Kindergarten Stage Only. 5,000 One-time

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Cabinet Resolution of 2021 Regarding the Fees for Services provided by Ministry of Education 3 b. Primary Stage Only (Cycle 1). 7,000 One-time c. Preparatory Stage Only (Cycle 2). 6,000 One-time d. Secondary Stage Only (Cycle 3). 5,000 One-time e. More Than One Educational Stage. 10,000 One-time Annual License R…

Article (3) Administrative Fines a. In respect of the violations listed in the schedule below, administrative fines prescribed thereto shall be imposed. First: Violations Related to Private Schools No. Violation Description Fine Amount in AED 1 Increasing tuition fees or collecting additional fees (without prior approval from the Ministry). 10,000 2 Adding a new educational stage or grade level (without prior approval from the Ministry) outside the approved curriculum. 10,000 3 Failure to pay or delay in paying staff salaries and entitlements. 10,000 4 Change of school headquarters (without prior approval from the Ministry). 10,000 5 Implementing an unlicensed curriculum or teaching or circu…

Article (4) Grievance Any interested party may file a written grievance to the Ministry against the administrative fines stipulated in Article (3) hereof, which are imposed thereon within a period not exceeding fifteen (15) days as of the date of notification of the decision subject of grievance. Such grievance shall be justified, and all supporting documents shall be attached. The grievance shall be decided upon within thirty (30) days as of the date of submission pursuant to procedures in force at the Ministry.

Article (5) Amendment of Administrative Fees and Fines The Cabinet shall have the exclusive authority to make any amendment to the administrative fees and fines stipulated in this Resolution by addition, deletion, or modification.

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Article (6) Final Provisions 1. The fees and fines determined in this Resolution shall be collected using the methods determined by the Ministry of Finance. 2. For the purposes of collecting the fees and administrative fines specified in Article (2) and (3) of this Resolution, a part of a day shall be deemed a full day, and a part of a month shall be deemed a full month. 3. The fees collected shall be deposited into the State's unified treasury account. 4. The revenues generated from the professional licensing service fees stipulated in this Resolution shall be allocated to cover the operational costs associated with professional licensing accreditation, provided that the annual financial co…

Article (7) Executive Resolutions The Minister shall issue the resolutions required for the implementation of the provisions hereof.

Article (8) Repeals a. The following resolutions shall hereby be repealed: 1. Cabinet Resolution No. (9) of 2001 Regarding the Modification and Introduction of Licensing and Violations Fees on Private Educational Institutions; 2. Cabinet Resolution No. (19) of 2014 Regarding the Introduction of a Fee for the Service of Supervising Students Sent to Study Abroad, 3. Cabinet Resolution No. (25) of 2015 Regarding the Fees for Services provided by the National Qualifications Authority (NQA); 4. Cabinet Resolution No. (57) of 2019 Regarding Professional Licensing Fees for Education Sector's Workers in the State; and 5. Minister of Finance Resolution No. (39) of 2008 Regarding the Amendment and Int…

Article (9) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force from the day following the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Prime Minister Issued by Us: Dated: 18 Shawwal 1442 A.H. Corresponding to: 30 May 2021 A.D.

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