Dubai has announced an exciting initiative to honour exceptional teachers in the city’s private schools with a Golden Visa!

DUBAI: Dubai has announced a fantastic way to recognise teachers and educators who have gone above and beyond, showing innovation and making a real difference in the classroom by offering Golden Visa. To qualify, teachers need to demonstrate outstanding achievements, improve education quality, make a positive impact, and boost their students’ success.

Who can apply?
1. School principals and leaders
2. Managers of early childhood centres
3. Academic heads of higher education institutions
4. Teachers from schools and early childhood centres
5. Full-time faculty and senior admin leaders at higher education institutions (HEI)

Eligibility criteria for teachers and faculty
Teachers from schools and nurseries, as well as faculty from higher education institutions, can apply for the Golden Visa based on the following criteria:

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Qualifications (for higher education institutions only)
Must hold an advanced degree (e.g., PhD, professional doctorate, or master’s) or relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CPA, professional fellowships).

Professional excellence
Teachers must provide:
1. A nomination from their principal with approval and endorsement from the board of governors.
2. Evidence of student success in internal and external examinations and assessments.
3. Positive feedback from students, parents, and school leadership indicating satisfaction with their teaching performance.

Faculty of higher education institutions must provide:
Evidence of contributions to research, including published work in reputable journals, research grants and collaborations, consultative reports, or creative work/exhibitions.

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Support for key student groups
Teachers must provide evidence of:
1. Demonstrated success in improving the academic performance of Emirati students.
2. Demonstrated success in supporting the academic and social development of students of determination.

Recognition and awards
Applicants must have received a prestigious education award, such as:
1. A national education award (e.g., the Hamdan Award or similar) OR
2. An international education award (e.g., the Global Teacher Prize or similar) OR
3. Recognition through grants, competitions, or fellowships.

Community work
Applicants must have contributed to the school community or the wider community through educational or social initiatives.

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Application process

Nomination
Schools, ECCs, and HEIs can nominate eligible staff members who meet the criteria listed above.

Required documentation
Candidates must submit:
1. KHDA school rating reports (for principals)
2. Award certificates
3. Survey results and testimonials from students and parents
4. Staff testimonials (for principals, ECC managers, and academic heads)
5. Evidence of community involvement
6. Documentation showing improved student outcomes
7. Recommendation and nomination letters from the board of governors.

Review Process
The review process involves several steps. First, applications will be evaluated by a dedicated committee. After the committee makes its recommendations, these will be forwarded to KHDA. KHDA will then review the recommendations and coordinate with the relevant authorities. Finally, eligible educators will be informed about the successful outcome of their application. Applications for the Golden Visa for outstanding educators will open on 15 October 2024.

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It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the hard work of these amazing educators and encourage them to keep inspiring the next generation!