Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (56) of 2021
- Issued Date: 30 May 2021
- Effective Date: 16 Jun 2021
- Official Gazette: No. 704
- Sector: Finance and Banking
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 21
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 0
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution regulates the fees for various services provided by the UAE Ministry of Education. It covers fees for licensing, registration, and renewal of private schools, institutes, educational centers, and nurseries. The resolution also sets administrative fines for violations related to these educational entities. This legislation is important for businesses and individuals operating in the UAE education sector, as it provides clarity on the mandatory fees and penalties they must comply with. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 1-9)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The purpose of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the fees charged by the UAE Ministry of Education for the services it provides. It applies to private educational schools, institutes, centers, and nurseries operating in the UAE. The resolution covers fees for licensing, registration, renewal, and other administrative services, as well as penalties for non-compliance with the regulations. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 1-3)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The resolution provides the following key definitions:
- State: The United Arab Emirates
- Ministry: The Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Minister: The Minister of Education
- Professional License: A permit issued by the Ministry allowing the holder to practice professions related to the education sector in the UAE
- Qualifications: Documents that delineate the level of learning outcomes acquired by an individual, enabling the performance of specific tasks or duties, in accordance with approved classifications, definitions, and standards applicable to various occupations and specializations. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 1)
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations under this resolution are: 1. Payment of the specified fees for services provided by the Ministry of Education, including licensing, registration, renewal, and other administrative procedures. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 2. Compliance with the administrative fines imposed for various violations related to private schools, institutes, educational centers, and nurseries. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 3) 3. Submission of a written grievance to the Ministry within 15 days of receiving a decision on administrative fines. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 4)
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The resolution outlines the following licensing and registration requirements: 1. Application for a private school license, with fees ranging from AED 700 to AED 10,000 depending on the educational stage(s). (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 2. Issuance of a new license for a private institute or educational center, with a fee of AED 5,000. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 3. Issuance of a nursery license, with a one-time fee of AED 10,000. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 4. Approval required for advertising by private schools, institutes, and nurseries. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 3)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The resolution imposes the following administrative fines for non-compliance: 1. For private schools, fines ranging from AED 3,000 to AED 10,000 for violations such as increasing tuition fees without approval, failing to pay staff salaries, and exceeding classroom capacity. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 3) 2. For private institutes and educational centers, fines ranging from AED 3,000 to AED 5,000 for violations such as relocating without approval and appointing teachers without approval. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 3) 3. For nurseries, fines ranging from AED 1,000 to AED 10,000 for violations such as advertising without approval and providing unlicensed services. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 3) 4. The Minister may revoke the license of a nursery that fails to renew its license for more than 90 days. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 3)
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The resolution specifies the following fees: 1. Licensing and registration fees for private schools, ranging from AED 700 to AED 10,000. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 2. Annual renewal fees for private schools, ranging from AED 3,000 to AED 10,000 depending on the number of students. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 3. Licensing and renewal fees for private institutes and educational centers, ranging from AED 700 to AED 5,000. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 4. Licensing and renewal fees for nurseries, ranging from AED 1,000 to AED 10,000. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 5. Fees for certificate equivalency services and professional licensing, ranging from AED 15 to AED 200. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2) 6. Fees for the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT), ranging from AED 100 to AED 300. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 2)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 16 June 2021, as per the Effective Date stated in the legislation. It was published in the Official Gazette No. 704 on 15 June 2021. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 9)
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
The resolution does not explicitly mention any other UAE federal laws or regulations that it amends or repeals. However, it does state that the Cabinet has the exclusive authority to make any amendments to the administrative fees and fines stipulated in this resolution. (Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education, 2021, Art. 5)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Regarding the Fees for Services Provided by Ministry of Education for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.