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Jun 19, 2011 Study Abroad 3031 Views

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 Many people seem to have the wrong image of schools in the UAE with many assuming they are predominantly Islamic-based and tend to "cold shoulder the West". This is very much not the case as schools in the UAE are more open, more accessible and offer one of the highest levels of education in the whole world.

Investment in UAE schools

Despite the fact that the UAE is predominantly connected with oil and other natural resources many people seem to overlook the fact that the UAE authorities have invested billions upon billions of dollars into the local education system. The area now has some of the latest technology, the latest education facilities with the latest education techniques very prominent across the education system - which continues to attract overseas interest.

Teaching English in UAE schools

While in some areas of the UAE education system there has been a battle between the more traditional and the modern politicians in the region, the area has embraced English as a general teaching language. This has proved to be very beneficial not only for those moving to the UAE from the UK for employment but also those bringing families to the area and also requiring education facilities. This has helped many of those expats moving to the region to settle quicker thereby enabling them to concentrate on other areas of their new life.

Access to UAE schools

Anybody who is resident in the UAE is eligible for inclusion in any of the state run schools in the region and those who do not fit the residency criteria can pay to attend local education facilities. There are also a number of international schools in the region, an area which is obviously targeted towards the expat market and which continues to grow. However, the education ministry in the UAE plays a very important and a very hands-on role in the area of education as a whole, something which is adding to "life in the UAE".

Higher education in the UAE

It will come as no surprise to learn that there are various overseas universities prominent in the UAE with the American University opening its doors to Dubai back in 1995. The ongoing success of the American University in Dubai has prompted a whole array of other overseas education facilities to look at branching out into the UAE. The overall level of education in the UAE, both in state run and private education facilities, is excellent and the area has one of the highest literacy rates in the world.

Conclusion

Slowly but surely it is becoming more and more apparent that the various rulers of the UAE have invested very wisely in a whole range of different sectors and areas of the region. However, a massive 25% of federal government spending is targeted towards the education sector, something which is continually bringing benefits to the region. When moving to the UAE from any area of the world you will have many things to consider but the very fact that high-quality education is available on your doorstep for your family is very much welcome.

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