The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new Federal Decree Law aimed at regulating and strengthening the national school curriculum across the country. The move reflects the UAE’s broader vision to modernise education, ensure consistent learning standards, and prepare students for future economic and social challenges.
Under the new law, a unified framework will be established to oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the national curriculum in schools. This framework is designed to ensure that core subjects align with national values, cultural identity, and global educational benchmarks, while also promoting innovation, critical thinking, and digital skills.
The decree law outlines the responsibilities of relevant federal and local education authorities in setting curriculum standards, approving content, and monitoring compliance. Schools will be required to adhere to the approved curriculum guidelines, while still being encouraged to adopt modern teaching methods and supplementary programmes that enhance student learning outcomes.
Officials have said the law aims to create a balanced curriculum that combines academic excellence with character development. Key focus areas are expected to include Arabic language, Islamic studies, national identity, science, technology, and future-focused skills such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
The legislation also emphasises quality assurance and periodic curriculum review to keep pace with global educational trends. Mechanisms will be introduced to assess curriculum effectiveness and ensure it meets the evolving needs of students and the labour market.
Education stakeholders have welcomed the decree, noting that a clear legal framework will help raise overall education standards and provide consistency across public and private schools following the national curriculum.
