Adoption of the school graphics card in Dubai for the new academic year

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai adopted the school graphics card for the new academic year 2025-2026, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance transparency, and provide parents with accurate and clear information about tuition fees and educational services provided in the emirate’s private schools.

The authority explained that the school graphics card represents a comprehensive reference from one page for parents, which includes the details of the mandatory and optional fees that may be requested during the school year, including fees related to basic educational services and additional services that are not directly related to the academic curriculum.

She pointed to the provision of an electronic copy of the drawing card for each school in Dubai schools, as part of the school search service on its website, in addition to its availability through the page of the guardian and school contract. It also obligated schools to download the card on their websites, to be available to parents before the beginning of each academic year.

She emphasized that the school graphics card is valid for only one academic year, noting that the card can be validated by wiping the black box at the top of the card using the mobile phone.

Parents who wish to inquire about school fees called for direct communication with their children’s schools. The “opinions and proposals” service is also available on the authority’s website, where they can offer their inquiries, and the competent work team will respond to them and provide the necessary support.

She indicated that mandatory fees are subject to the organization and consent of the authority, and include basic tuition fees, registration and registration fees.

As for the optional fees, they are for additional services that are not a direct part of the process of providing the educational curriculum, such as school transport, field trips, extra -curricula, and school uniforms if it is provided on the one hand other than the school.

The authority explained that the acquisition of textbooks is an essential part of the educational process for all students, but the classification of books fees as compulsory or optional is only related to the purchase method.

The authority pointed out that the required education requirements include the materials, tools and resources necessary to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning, and parents can buy them from school or from other parties whenever they are available.