Administrative Resolution No. (15) of 2026

Approving the

Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework, and Directives and Guidelines for Inclusive Education for Private Schools in the Emirate of Dubai ^{^[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");

Law No. (3) of 2022 Concerning the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the Emirate of Dubai, and its Implementing Bylaw and its amendments;

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

Executive Council Resolution No. (35) of 2020 Regulating Early Childhood Centres in the Emirate of Dubai and its amendments,

Does hereby issue this Resolution.

Approval

Article (1)

Pursuant to this Resolution, the following are approved, as published on the official website of the KHDA, inclusive of the standards, guidelines, directives, and obligations set out therein:

1. the Dubai Inclusive Education Policy Framework (the "Framework"); and

2. the Directives and Guidelines for Inclusive Education for Private Schools (the "Directives").

Scope of Application

Article (2)

The Framework and the Directives approved pursuant to this Resolution apply to all educational institutions and Centres authorised to conduct Educational Activities in accordance with the above-mentioned Executive Council Resolution No. (2) of 2017 and Executive Council Resolution No. (35) of 2020.

Review and Update

Article (3)

The KHDA will be responsible for regularly reviewing and, where necessary, updating the Framework and the Directives approved under this Resolution; and must ensure that any relevant updates or amendments are published on its official website.

Publication and Commencement

Article (4)

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 11 March 2026

Corresponding to 22 Ramadan 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.