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Education: If you are qualified, have good experience and skills, getting a teaching job in Dubai is the best and most respected career option. To become a teacher in Dubai, you need to follow certain educational qualifications, certifications and procedures. Here is information about the process of becoming a teacher, qualifications, selection process and salary.
Educational Qualifications
According to the information provided on the government portal of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to become a teacher in the UAE, the applicant must have a bachelor’s degree or a 4-year university degree in a relevant field or a minimum qualification. More than that. This rule applies to government/government schools in the UAE as well as private schools.
An examination related to the field of education will be conducted, passing which is mandatory. For example, TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages or TESOL) or TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language or TEFL) or PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education or PGCE).
Required clearances include: Criminal clearance record, Medical Fitness Report from the UAE, Original academic certificates, and attested certificates of graduation from a university outside the UAE. These certificates must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation as well as the country’s embassy in the UAE.
Selection Process
Application: Apply on the school or educational institution’s website. International recruitment agencies also recruit teachers in Dubai.
Document Verification: Your degree and certificate must be verified by the UAE government.
Test & Interview: Schools make selections based on a written test, demo class, and interview.
Certificates.. Licenses
To become a teacher in the UAE, it is mandatory to have an Education Professional License. This license allows you to work legally. You should be aware of the procedure for obtaining a license.
Passing the exam: You must have passed the Teaching License Test (Emirates Standard Test for Teachers – EST). Only after obtaining a license can you work as a teacher.
Training in case of failure: If a candidate does not pass the exam, a special training course is organized for him. These courses are designed based on the candidate’s performance so that he can pass the exam in the next attempt.
Course to be completed before re-exam: Candidates are given 3 chances to pass the exam. If the candidate fails even after three attempts, he can re-take the exam after 6 months. At the same time, candidates can strengthen their preparation by taking advantage of training programs.
Why is a license needed?
This license ensures that teachers have the right qualifications and skills to provide good education in the UAE. To work as a teacher in Dubai, one must have a teaching license or certificate recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education.
Salary:
The salary of teachers in Dubai depends on experience, level, and type of school (international or local). According to reports, a teacher in Dubai earns the following salary-
Primary teachers: AED 6,000 (approximately Rs. 1,40,000) – AED 12,000 (approximately Rs. 2,80,000) per month.
Secondary teachers: AED 8,000 (approximately Rs. 1,86,000) – AED 15,000 (approximately Rs. 3,50,000) per month.
International Schools (IB/CBSE): AED 10,000 (approx. Rs. 2 lakh 33 thousand) – AED 25,000 (approx. Rs. 6 lakh) per month.
According to reports, teachers also get benefits like accommodation, health insurance, annual air ticket and tax-free income, etc., in addition to salary.
Let us inform you that the Abu Dhabi Department of Education has created special public service centers to streamline the application process and recruitment of teachers. These centers will handle the recruitment process of teachers through registered schools in Abu Dhabi. Yes, if you want to apply in a private school, you only need to contact the school administration. After this, the school will send the necessary documents to the Ministry of Education in the Northern Emirates or to KHDA in Dubai for examination and final approval.
