The Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates
provides a customized curriculum for students residing in the UAE.
The UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) Curriculum offers 14 subjects. The curriculum is used by all public schools, and some private schools.
All schools in UAE, public and private, are required to use the MOE Curriculum for Arabic, Social and Islamic Studies.
The MOE Curriculum is designed to develop an innovative education system to ensure a highly knowledgeable and globally competitive society, enabling all age groups to meet future job market demand and provide a sound learning foundation for the careers of the young people of the UAE.
American Curriculum schools
are focused on Common Core State Standards that establish clear and consistent guidelines for what every student should know and be able to do in Mathematics and English Language Arts from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Most schools with American Curriculum begin with entry to Kindergarten at age 5. Students can study through to Grade 12, where they are awarded with a High School Diploma.
A diploma earned from an American curriculum school, along with other admission requirements is accepted for entrance by all US universities and colleges.
Key Stages for American Curriculum are the following:
Pre to KG2,
Elementary Gr.1 to Gr.5,
Middle Gr.6 to Gr.8 and
Secondary Gr.9 to Gr.12
Students follow the graduation requirements for Grade 12 as per approved state curricula’s requirements earning a minimum of 24 credits in addition to the placement requirements as issued by Ministry of Education to ensure equivalency is achieved.
Students must successfully pass TOEFL with a pass mark no less than 500 on the paper-based test and a score of 172 on the computer-based test. Some American curricula schools offer Advanced Placement courses which are weighted and assessed as per the qualifications established by the College Board.
The English national Curriculum
is a structure that schools use to make sure teaching and learning are balanced and consistent.
Within this structure, schools are free to plan and organize teaching and learning in the way that best meets the needs of their pupils.
Foundation: Early Years FS1/Pre-KG to FS2/KG1,
Key Stage 1 (Primary): Year1/KG2 to Year3/Gr.2,
Key Stage 2 (Primary): Year4/Gr.3 to Year6/Gr.5,
Key Stage 3 (Secondary): Year7/Gr.6 to Year9/Gr.8,
Key Stage 4 (Secondary - IGCSE): Year10/Gr.9 to Year11/Gr.10 and
Key Stage 5 (Secondary - AS & A Level): Year12/Gr.11 to -Year13/Gr.12.
Graduation Requirements for British Curriculum are the following: GCSE/IGCSE (Year11/Gr.10): Students must pass at least 5 subjects from a list of 21 subjects with a minimum of E Grade. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Examinations take place at the end of Year11/Gr.10
AS & A Levels (Years 12 & 13/Grades 11 & 12): Minimum of 3 to 4 AS Level subjects and 3 A level subjects required for University entrance.
Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level Exams at the end of Year12/Gr.11 and Advanced (A) level Exams at the end of Year13/Gr.12
The International Baccalaureate (IB)
offers a continuum of international education. The programs encourage both personal and academic achievement, challenging students to excel in their studies and in their personal development.
To teach IB programs, schools must be authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO).
Key Stages for International Baccalaureate Curriculum (IB) are the following:
Primary Years Program (PYP): Ages 3 to 12: KG to Gr.6,
Middle Years Program (MYP): Ages 11 to 16: Gr.7 to Gr.10 and
Diploma Program (DP): Ages 16 to 19: Gr.11 to Gr.12/Years 12 to 13.
Graduation Requirements for International Baccalaureate Curriculum (IB) are the following: Externally assessed coursework, completed by students over an extended period under authenticated teacher supervision, forms part of the assessment for several program areas, including the Theory of knowledge (TOK), Essay and the Extended Essay (EE).
In the Diploma Program (DP), students receive grades ranging from 7 to 1, with 7 being highest. Students receive a grade for each DP course attempted. A student’s final Diploma result score is made up of the combined scores for each subject.
The diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points, subject to certain minimum levels of performance including successful completion of the three essential elements of the DP core.
SABIS® Curriculum schools
are highly academic, non-selective, co-educational, English-medium, independent school catering to the complete individual.
It is specifically designed by SABIS® to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop a solid academic foundation. This foundation will help students achieve their full potential and develop a love of lifelong learning.
Key Stages for SABIS Curriculum are:
Infants: KG1, KG2 & Gr.1,
Elementary: Gr.2 to Gr.6 and
Secondary: Gr.7 to Gr.12
Graduation Requirements for SABIS Curriculum: Students must pass at least 5 subjects from a list of 21 subjects with a minimum of 60% in each subject from Grades 10 to 12.
French Curriculum, German Curriculum, Italian Curriculum, Iranian Curriculum, Indian Curriculum, Pakistani Curriculum, Bangladesh Curriculum, Philippine Curriculum and Japanese Curriculum
To answer the question, how do you choose which curriculum is best for your child, you must consider factors that are unique to your child, and others that are unique to you as a parent.
The child’s ability to learn: As a parent, your child’s ability to learn must be your top priority. Some children have special learning needs, some can learn more from books, some from instructions. Carefully assess your own child’s learning needs and match them with the curriculum that addresses those needs and abilities. Do not hesitate to reassess those needs at a later stage of your child’s development and make changes accordingly.
The parents’ own perspective and circumstances: You as a parent may already have some unique perspective based on where you come from or your nationality that will dictate a certain curriculum that will offer your child the opportunity to learn your native language and traditions.
Physical location where you live or plan to live: You must consider where you currently live and work keeping in mind your child’s future residence and career choices.
Higher Education plans: The choices for your child’s future higher education plans should be aligned with the curriculum you choose.
Financial considerations: The cost of education continues to soar high, and some curricula choices require a significant financial commitment for an extended period.
Carefully weight each of these factors and your choice of curriculum should always have your child’s best interest and chances to succeed.