The Ministry has identified five groups eligible under the tutor permit framework.
Dubai: The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has confirmed that five categories of individuals are eligible to provide private tutoring under the country’s Private Tutoring Work Permit framework, established to regulate the sector.
The eligible groups are:
- Teachers registered in public and private schools
- Employees in the public and private sectors
- Unemployed individuals
- Students aged 15 to 18
- University students
Those wishing to offer tutoring services can apply for a Private Teacher Work Permit via the ministry’s smart app, website, or electronic services system,
According to the Ministry, the Private Teacher Work Permit is issued free of charge and is valid for two years. It allows qualified applicants to legally provide private lessons and earn additional income, provided they sign a professional conduct agreement approved by the Ministry of Education.
The framework governing private tutoring includes seven key provisions. Tutors must:
- Disclose any potential conflicts of interest
- Refrain from tutoring students enrolled at the schools where they work
- Protect the confidentiality of students and parents
- Avoid any form of verbal or physical abuse
The guidelines also prohibit tutors from discussing ideas deemed extremist or inconsistent with the UAE’s national identity and forbid forming inappropriate relationships with students, including via electronic messages or images. Tutors are required to uphold professional conduct and maintain a modest appearance in accordance with the country’s social values.
Authorities stated that the permit framework aims to regulate private tutoring outside formal educational institutions, providing a clear legal structure that safeguards the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.
The initiative is also designed to enhance learning opportunities, ensure proper oversight of private tutoring, and offer flexible options for students and parents, while maintaining the quality and stability of the UAE’s education system.
The ministry added that regulating private tutoring helps curb unlicensed and unregulated practices that could undermine educational standards.
The framework was developed in coordination with the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, aligning with international best practices to ensure that supplementary education in the UAE is delivered within a structured and accountable system.
