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Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2017 Regulating Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai, with KHDA Administrative Resolutions (staff, fees, violations, enrolment, inclusion, permits) is one of the rulebooks issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai. For compliance officers, legal teams, and advisors working under this regime, finding the right article quickly matters. Lexara indexes the full text of KHDA Private Schools and makes it searchable two ways: full-text and keyword search for rapid lookup, and AI Explorer for natural-language questions answered with citations to the exact article.
21 articles in 1 chapters, each with a plain-English summary by Arakan. The full text of every article is in the Laws Browser.
Administrative Resolution 6/2025 Arts 2-8Principal appointment
A private school must obtain KHDA approval for new principals, notify KHDA of principal changes, and meet specific character and qualification requirements.
Administrative Resolution 15/2026 Arts 1-3Inclusive education
Private schools and early childhood centers in Dubai must follow the Inclusive Education Policy Framework published by KHDA.
Administrative Resolution 20/2023 Arts 2-5School names
School names must not mislead, duplicate others, or misuse names without approval, and must be prominently displayed in Arabic and English.
Administrative Resolution 21/2023 Arts 2-4Ceasing educational activity
Schools must submit a detailed cessation request to KHDA at least one year in advance, ensuring operational continuity and reporting student records.
Administrative Resolution 23/2026 Arts 2-3Violations needing a written warning
Nineteen violations necessitate a written warning and remedy period before fines are imposed on private schools per Executive Council Resolution.
Administrative Resolution 37/2026 Arts 2-9Tuition fee approval
Schools must obtain KHDA approval for tuition fee changes, notify parents of any approved increases, and maintain transparency about fees and discounts.
Administrative Resolution 41/2026 Arts 2-6Initial approval for a new school
An Initial Approval application for new private schools must be submitted 15 months prior and include a comprehensive Academic Plan and necessary approvals.
Administrative Resolution 41/2026 Arts 7-11Educational permit
To obtain an Educational Permit, schools must meet various preparations, including appointing a Principal and having the site ready before inspections.
Administrative Resolution 49/2022 Arts 2-3Attesting certificates
KHDA attests academic certificates of private school students only if they match registered details in the KHDA system and school records.
Administrative Resolution 50/2022 Arts 2-4, Schedule 1Student enrolment approval
Students cannot be admitted to schools without KHDA enrolment approval, requiring compliance with UAE laws and documentation standards.
Administrative Resolution 54/2025 Arts 2-8, 10Staff appointment
Private schools must obtain KHDA approval for staff appointments and ensure staff meet specific qualifications within a defined time frame.
Administrative Resolution 95/2025 Arts 1-4Academic guidance and career readiness
Private schools must align their academic guidance and career readiness teams with KHDA standards within three years of the effective date.
ECR 2/2017 Art 12Suspension or cessation during the school year
Schools cannot suspend activities during the year without KHDA approval, must notify stakeholders in advance, and fulfill obligations before closure.
ECR 2/2017 Arts 2, 5-10Scope, permit and validity
All entities conducting educational activities must obtain an Educational Permit and comply with approval, staff, and facility requirements to operate.
ECR 2/2017 Arts 13(1)-(6),(8),(14)-(20),(27)-(41), 18-20, 23, 26-27Obligations: operations
Schools must adhere to KHDA regulations, provide quality education, and maintain accurate records while ensuring equitable treatment of all students.
ECR 2/2017 Arts 13(7),(9)-(13),(21)-(26), 14, 17(2), 21, 34Obligations: prior KHDA approvals
Private schools must obtain prior KHDA approval for changes in ownership, curriculum, tuition fees, premises, staff, and activities; fines apply for violations.
ECR 2/2017 Arts 24-25Student safety, protection and transport
Schools must have an approved student safety policy, ensure student responsibility during transport, and comply with all transport regulations.
ECR 2/2017 Arts 28, 31Inspection and quality
KHDA may inspect and audit schools at any time for quality assurance, publishing reports on compliance with standards.
ECR 2/2017 Arts 30, 32, Schedule 2Penalties and grievances
Private schools face fines for permit breaches and must follow grievance procedures, including possible suspension or permit revocation based on violations.
KHDA School Fees Framework (effective academic year 2019-2020)School fee increase limits (legacy framework)
Private schools may increase fees based on inspection ratings, requiring board approval for not-for-profits and following specific criteria for for-profit schools.
KHDA Schools Registration and Refund Policy (scanned copy read by OCR; undated)Registration deposits, fees and refunds
Schools can charge specified fees and deposits, must refund registration fees under certain conditions, and can collect tuition in installments.
KHDA Private Schools's 21 indexed articles break down by obligation type as follows.
School Operations / Compliance — 20 articles
Legal / School Operations / Compliance — 1 article
KHDA Private Schools spans the following regulatory topics, as tagged by Lexara.
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schools
private schools
tuition fees
khda
dubai
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What is Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2017 Regulating Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai, with KHDA Administrative Resolutions (staff, fees, violations, enrolment, inclusion, permits)?
Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2017 Regulating Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai, with KHDA Administrative Resolutions (staff, fees, violations, enrolment, inclusion, permits) is issued by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Dubai. It has 21 articles across 1 chapters.
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