DEVELOPING THE UAE EDUCATION SYSTEM:

1. DEVELOPING THE UAE EDUCATION SYSTEM: H.E. Hussein Al Hammadi Minister of Education – UAE Aqdar World Summit- Moscow-2019 The Emirati School as a model

2. Capacity Building - Education UAE Centennial Plan 2071 National Tolerance Programme National Space Strategy 2030 UAE Vision 2021 National Innovation Strategy Capacity Building - Education UAE's Fourth Industrial Revolution Strategy National Advanced Sciences Agenda UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence National Strategy for Advanced Innovation National Literacy Strategy Advanced Skills Strategy National Space Programme Strategy for the Future UAE 2

3. DOCTORAL DEGREE DOCTORAL DEGREE / APPLIED SCIENCES ISCED 24 QFEmirates Level 8 QFEmirates Level 10 (2 - 7 YEARS) (2 - 7 YEARS) JOINT BACHELOR’S & MASTER’S DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE MASTER’S DEGREE / APPLIED SCIENCES ISCED 22 QFEmirates Level 7 QFEmirates Level 9 (1 - 2 YEARS) (1 - 2 YEARS) (1 - 3 YEARS) UAE National Educational System UNIVERSITY ADVANCED STANDING (4 - 5 YEARS) GRADUATE DIPLOMA (1 YEAR) GRADUATE DIPLOMA (1 YEAR) GRADUATE DIPLOMA (1 YEAR) QFEmirates Level 7 - 8 EQF Level 6 ISCED 18 BACHELOR’S DEGREE BACHELOR’S DEGREE / APPLIED SCIENCES BACHELOR’S DEGREE UNIVERSITY ADVANCED STANDING (3 YEARS) UNIVERSITY (3 - 4 YEARS) POLYTECHNIC (3 - 4 YEARS) DIPLOMA / HIGHER DIPLOMA ISCED EQF Level 4-5 QFEmirates Level 5-6 18 POLYTECHNIC (2 - 3 YEARS) Career Technical Education tracks Cycle Three ACADEMIC TRACKS Applied CONTINUOUS EDUCATION ELITE Specialized Academies Technical Advanced- Applied Technology High schools General Advanced Career General - Secondary Technical Schools • Mechanical Engineering • Tourism and Travel • Business / Financial Management • Logistics Services • Health and Social Care • Electrical Engineering • Aircraft Maintenance • Network and Information Security ACADEMIC TRACK VOCATIONAL TRACK LITERACY HOME STUDY Top 10 percent of students with excellent achievement on the National Examination • Applied Engineering and Technology • Computer Networks • Business and Accounting • Creative Media Production • Allied Health QFEmirates Level 1 - 4 ISCED EQF Level 1 - 3 15 • Engineering and Innovation • Computing and Artificial Intelligence • Finance and Economics • Health Sciences • Sport Science Academy • Agriculture Science Academy • Creative Art Academy (GRADES 9 - 12) AGES 14 - 18 (4 YEARS) Cycle Two ISCED ELITE PROGRAM (GRADES 6 - 8) Top 10 percent of students with good achievement on the National Examination - AGES 11 - 14 (3 YEARS) 12 GRADES 5 - 8 AGES 10 – 14 (3 Years) SPECIAL NEEDS Basic Education Cycle one 6 ISCED GRADES 1 - 4 | AGES 6 - 9 (4 YEARS) LEGENDS EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION • ISCED: International Standard Classification of Education • QFEmirates: National Qualifications Framework of the UAE • EQF: European Qualification Framework 3 ISCED KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL (KG) | AGES 4 - 6 (NOT COMPULSORY) NURSERY / CARE | AGES 0 - 4 (NOT COMPULSORY) Theoretical starting age

4. The Emirati School Assessment Teaching Curriculum Graduate Profile Sponsorship and support for students An attractive and modern school environment Knowledge Skills Personality • Sincere leadership, • Self–confident • Passion for knowledge • Socially knowledgeable • Understanding society’s traditional • Contemporary and conceptual dimensions • Creative thinker • Collaborator • Bilingual • Technology literate Community partnership Distinct leadership Outdoor activities 4

5. The Emirati School Emirati School: an integrated developmental package covering all aspects of the general education system, including education levels, learning tracks, curriculum, evaluation, teaching, smart learning, outdoor activities, quality and control. The Emirati School will continue to develop and transform in order to provide the best form of education in the country. Developing the ability of graduates to compete in the labour market in the public and private sectors and to cope with the changes in the global labour market Based on a modern and developed curriculum aimed at helping students acquire higher-order thinking skills Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of teaching, learning and evaluation Standards in keeping with international levels 5

6. The Emirati School Computing and Artificial Intelligence • Software Design Basics • Applications of Artificial Intelligence • Human Computer Interaction • Big Data Technologies • Programming for Artificial Intelligence • Prototyping and Project Management Islamic Education Arabic Social Studies English Mathematics Science Health science Statistics Drama Chinese Language French Language Computer Science Physical and Health Education Arts Moral Education Creative Design Innovation & Design and Technology Business Studies Aspirations of the country National identity Economy of Knowledge and labour market requirements 21st Century Skills Integrative curriculum STREAM approach The student as the center of the educational process Deep scientific knowledge and skills Resources and Learning Solutions Smart learning Assessment to inform teaching and learning Allied Health • Equality & Diversity for Allied Health • Health & Safety for Allied Health • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Physiological Disorders • Public Health • Sociology and Psychology Examples of Track-specific Subjects Main Subjects Academy of Creative Arts- Music • Music theory • Vocal skills • Classical music techniques • Contemporary music • Graphic music • Digital music 6

7. The Emirati School - Extracurricular Activities A system to measure and guide activities in each school سفراؤنا Skills and Features of the Emirati School Graduate 360o Evaluation A system to measure and guide student participation in activities Participation Impact Achievement Average student achievement in each course National and international participation Number and type of activities available at school 7

8. The Emirati School- Student Clubs System Language Skills Health and Sports Arts and Creativity Environment and Community skills Science, Math, Technology and Engineering UAE Scouts Green Club Community leadership Club of Giving (Fazah) Robotics Digital manufacturing Science and Mathematics Club Programming Club Cyber Club Music Craft creativity Digital Art Media Creativity Theatre Arts Food and health awareness Sports Olympiad Mental Sports Club Fitness Club Self-defense Club Debates Poetry & Literature Language Clubs Quran Club Arabic Club Sports Councils Examples of partnerships 8

9. The Emirati School- Professional Development IRTIQA’ (Progress): Training new teachers Online training Saturday Workshops Professional learning communities STREAM Academy Training of substitute teachers Future Teacher Grant Scholarships Enabling Engineers International visits – best practices Teach for the UAE 9

10. The Emirati School- Smart Learning Assignments Attendance and Absence Applications Class Performance Reports A new interface for learning management software Question Banks Virtual Classes and Lesson Plans Objective Chart SCORM Interactive Assignment Planner Grade Book Corners Collaboration and Communication E-wallet Integrate with email O365 Online Offline Interactive Content Students Teachers Publish Lesson Plan Tamkeen 10

11. The Emirati School-Quality • Student Achievement Quality  • Standard • Standard • Standard • Standard • Standard • Standard • 6 • 3 • 2 • 1 • 4 • 5 School Overall Appearance • Students’ Personal & Social Development and Innovation Skills Quality Information Management Systems School evaluation - Performance Quality Teacher Training • Teaching and Assessment Processes Quality  School Assessment & Inspection Standards School Inspection Areas Study Plan and Book Availability • Curriculum Quality Health and Safety Student Behavior Management and Enrichment Programs • Student Protection, Care, Guidance & Support Quality  • School Leadership & Management Quality  EmSAT Achieve: High stakes secure exams targeting grade 12 students>They provide data for college admission, placement and progression. Subjects: Arabic, English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science. EmSAT Advantage: Results provide decision makers with data about the performance of students in grades 4, 6, 8, and 10. Subjects: English, Math, Science, Arabic. EmSAT Grade 1 Baseline Assessment: This teacher-mediated assessment measures entry-level skills and knowledge as students transition from kindergarten to grade 1. Skills assessed are English, Arabic and Numeracy. Scheduled to be piloted next academic year. National Tests-Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) 11

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