Panel formed to outline national education plan
abu dhabi — The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Abu Dhabi Education Council (Adec) have formed a joint committee, in line with the guidelines for unifying the education system, to outline a standarisation plan for the newly-announced education system.
The MoE and Adec on Sunday announced the alignment of Abu Dhabi education system with the federal education system under the Emirati School Model (ESM), to improve the efficiency of education and achieve a standardised education system across the UAE.
Abdulrahman Al Hammadi, Undersecretary of the MoE, said: “The formation of joint committee has led to establishing blueprints for plans covering all basic courses and an agreement on fundamental details. Preparations to ensure a smooth beginning of the 2017/2018 academic year and the Ministry’s subsequent tasks and responsibilites towards public education all over the UAE has been established.
“The standarisation of the education system will align the curriculum, assessments and examinations with the Ministry of Education, and ensure proper management of problems affecting students. This monumental collaboration between Adec and the MoE is a sure step to provide the best education outcomes for students.”
Al Hammadi said that the MoE will monitor schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi to ensure they comply with its laws, regulations and policies and Adec will be periodically informed of the results of the
12 grade students will be exempted from new plan in transitional period
supervision at all stages of the education process. Dr Yousif Al Sheryani, advisor to Adec’s director-general, said Adec has formed a joint task force, in collaboration with the MoE, to outline plans and ensure a smooth start for the 2017-2018 academic year as well as a smooth transition period for 2018-2019. Meetings and workshops have been held to review and discuss plans and reach an agreement on the functions and powers of MoE and Adec.
Freedom to choose
Grade 12 students will be exempt from following the federal education system in specialised courses during the transitional period. Meanwhile, Grades 10 and under will be included at the beginning of the next academic year, with the possibility of including Grade 11 to the unified system.
Dr Al Sheryani said: “Students will have the freedom to choose their majors and classes at the university level...the requirements of the general examinations and university admission will always be adhered to and taken into consideration.”
The Adec and the MoE school readiness plans for the 2017/2018 academic year includes aligning education plans for 2017/2018, as well as delivering textbooks for the first semester, providing other educational and enrichment resources
Students will have the freedom to choose their majors and classes at the university level... the requirements of the general examinations and university admission will always be adhered to and taken into consideration.” Dr Yousif Al Sheryani, advisor to Adec’s director-general
Preparations to ensure a smooth beginning of the 2017/2018 academic year and the Ministry’s subsequent tasks and responsibilites towards public education all over the UAE has been established.” Abdulrahman Al Hammadi, Undersecretary of the MoE
to all schools, as well as e-books to school staff. Teachers will be informed of the new curriculum. Unifiying the education system across the UAE establishes a standard, consolidated national education system to ensure that teachers meet the requirements needed to successfully teach the curriculum. This will be assessed and ensured during the specialised training week at the beginning of the academic year.
Standarising and unifying the education system across all the UAE shcools will build an innovative education system to meet the requirments of the job market.
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