Administrative Resolution No. (95) of 2025

Approving the

Guide to the Dubai Standards for Academic Guidance and Career Readiness ^{^[1]}

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The Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai,

After perusal of:

Law No. (2) of 2021 Concerning the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai (the "KHDA"); and

Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2017 Regulating Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai; and

In accordance with the exigencies of public interest,

Does hereby issue this Resolution.

Approval of the Guide

Article (1)

Pursuant to this Resolution, the Guide to the Dubai Standards for Academic Guidance and Career Readiness (the “Guide”) published on the KHDA’s official website, inclusive of all the principles, standards, rules, and provisions set forth therein, is approved.

Scope of Application

Article (2)

The Guide approved hereunder applies to all Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai that are governed by the above-mentioned Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2017.

Reviewing and Updating the Guide

Article (3)

The KHDA will be responsible for regularly reviewing and updating the Guide approved under this Resolution, and must ensure that any relevant updates are published on its official website.

Compliance

Article (4)

All Private Schools operating as at the effective date of this Resolution must ensure that members of their academic and career guidance teams comply with the requirements and conditions set out in the Guide approved pursuant to this Resolution, within a period not exceeding three (3) years. This grace period will commence on:

1. 1 September 2026, in respect of Private Schools whose School Year commences in September; and

2. 1 April 2026, in respect of Private Schools whose School Year commences in April.

Publication and Commencement

Article (5)

This Resolution will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.

Aisha Abdulla Miran

Director General
Knowledge and Human Development Authority

Issued in Dubai on 23 December 2025

Corresponding to 3 Rajab 1447 A.H.

[1]Every effort has been made to produce an accurate and complete English version of this legislation. However, for the purpose of its interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text will prevail.