UAE Ministry of Education Curriculum

The Ministry of Education (MoE) is the federal entity overseeing education in public schools across the UAE. MoE has developed a comprehensive national curriculum framework for a wide range of subjects, based on standards and learning outcomes.
Private schools in Abu Dhabi also follow the MoE curriculum, which emphasizes UAE values and culture. Arabic is the language of instruction for most subjects in Abu Dhabi. The curriculum is recognized by colleges and universities in the UAE.

Progression

Private schools following the MoE curriculum are divided into Kindergarten (KG1 to KG2), Cycle 1 (Grades 1-4), Cycle 2 (Grades 5-8), and Cycle 3 (Grades 9-12).
Kindergarten focuses on developing social skills and building self-confidence in young students.
In Cycles 1 and 2, students study subjects from two groups. Group A Subjects include Arabic, English, Mathematics, Science, Islamic, and UAE Social Studies. Group B Subjects include Arts, Drama, Health and Physical Education, Business Studies, Computing, and Design and Technology.
In Cycle 3, students are divided into two tracks: General or Advanced. Both tracks have compulsory subjects, including Arts and Science subjects, with the Advanced track focusing more on high-level Mathematics and Sciences. Students choose their tracks based on their capabilities and interests.

The table below shows the academic journey that a student studying an American curriculum is expected to take

Age	Grade
3-4	-
4-5	KG1
5-6	KG2
6-7	Grade 1
7-8	Grade 2
8-9	Grade 3
9-10	Grade 4
10-11	Grade 5
11-12	Grade 6
12-13	Grade 7
13-14	Grade 8
14-15	Grade 9
15-16	Grade 10
16-17	Grade 11
17-18	Grade 12

Assessments

Students in Grades 1-4 undergo diagnostic assessments in English and Mathematics, which are externally developed by MoE. The assessment is provided to schools before administration. Additionally, a diagnostic assessment for Arabic is administered to all students in Grades 1-12.
Summative assessments are conducted at the end of each term for Grades 4-12. These assessments cover English, Mathematics, Arabic, Science, Islamic Education, and Social Studies. The examinations are developed externally and are formal in nature.
In Grade 12, students take the 'Thanawiya Al Amma' exams based on the track they are enrolled in. These exams are crucial for admission to federal universities within the UAE.
All students in Grades 3-9 studying MoE curriculum must take the ACER-IBT assessment in Arabic, Mathematics, and Science. The assessment is provided in Arabic versions.

MoE does not require school accreditation, authorization, or affiliation of its schools.

Further Details

More details on the MoE are available on the following websites: Click Here

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