With the implementation of a new permission system, private tuition has been made lawful in the United Arab Emirates, enabling people to provide instruction outside of conventional educational institutions. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) and the Ministry of Education (MoE) together introduced the two-year permit, which is now open for application by registered teachers, employed professionals, jobless people, schoolchildren between the ages of 15 and 18, and university students.

The free permit's objectives are to control private tuition fees and put an end to unethical business practices. Candidates may submit an application using the MoHRE's digital platforms, notably the 'Services' page on the ministry's website under the 'Private Teacher Work Permit' section.

According to Mohammad Al Mualla, the Ministry of Education's undersecretary for Academic Affairs, "the introduction of a permit for individuals qualified to provide private lessons will help curb illegal and unregulated practices when recruiting private teachers, which risk affecting the learning process as a whole."

Qualifications and Application: Teachers who are registered, people who work or are jobless, and students in school or university between the ages of 15 and 18 are all eligible to apply for the permit. Requests can be submitted by candidates using the MoHRE's online channels. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the new authorization enables "different groups of specialized and qualified professionals from the community to offer private lessons for students, individually or in groups."

Cost and Validity: There is no fee associated with the two-year permit. Those who meet the requirements and are given the permit can teach private classes and earn money directly as long as they follow a "code of conduct" that has been authorized by the ministry.

How to apply

The smart application, website, or e-services system of the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization can be used by those who would want to apply for the permission.

What documents do you need?

If you’re a student

1. A certificate of continuity of study.

2. The student’s last academic certificate.

3. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the guardian.

4. Certificate of good conduct.

5. Medical fitness certificate.

6. Valid ID.

7. A clear personal photo with a white background.

If you’re unemployed

1. Latest academic degree.

2. Certificate of good conduct.

3. Valid ID.

4. Medical fitness certificate.

5. Experience certificate (if applicable).

6. A clear personal photo with a white background.

If you’re employed but don’t work in education directly

1. Latest academic degree.

2. Certificate of good conduct.

3. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer.

4. Medical fitness certificate.

5. Experience certificate (if any).

6. Valid ID.

7. A clear personal photo with a white background.

If you’re a teacher registered in a public or private school

1. Certificate of good conduct.

2. No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer.

3. Medical fitness certificate.

4. Experience certificate (if any).

5. Valid ID.

6. A clear personal photo with a white background.

Penalties Involved - 

Without a permission, anybody providing private instruction faces fines and penalties.

Although the precise amount of these fines is unknown, instructors who taught in private during the prior private tuition ban risked fines of up to Dh50,000. 

Cost and Validity of a New Work Permit - 

The cost of this new work permit is nothing, and it is good for two years. Teachers with work licenses can make money directly by providing private classes from their homes; however, they must provide a "code of conduct" that has been authorized by the government.

Time Spent Processing - 

It will take five days to process this new work permit.