High School Certificate Equivalency

High School Certificate equivalency

Candidates who completed their High School Diploma / Secondary school education from any institutes Inside/ outside the UAE must Submit a Certificate of Equivalency for their Higher Education Admission in UAE.

This Equivalency certificate is issuing from the UAE Ministry of MOE.

How to obtain a high school equivalency certificate from the MOE?

MOE is the UAE government Department to equalise high school certificates from inside and outside the UAE

You are encouraged by the Ministry of Education to seek High School equivalence, which is an important criterion for further education enrollment.


Please read the following information carefully about Equivalence for secondary schools from private schools in the nation.

Students have to prepare and Attest final High school diploma and last 3 years of  Transcripts( 10+11+12) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the issuing country and UAE
Embassy before leaving their home country or the country in which they are graduated. If the documents are issued within UAE then  Attest all educational documents by KHDA / ADEK Attestation 

 

General Documents  required for High school Equivalency Certificate :

  •  Emirates ID copy of the applicant
  • Passport copy of the applicant
  • UAE  residency copy / Visa page for non-GCC nationals
  • Attested High School Certificates including transcripts
  • Legal translation for the certificates issued in any language other than Arabic or English and attest them from the accredited entities
  • Original certificates for the last 3 years of study
  • Arabic Subject is required for Arabic speakers only, and Islamic Subject is required for Muslims only in all private schools in the UAE for grades (10+11+12).
Note: Certificates following the distance learning mode, open school, or any academic study not associated with the educational system in the United Arab Emirates will not be equalized

Documents Required for high school equivalency is depended on the school curriculum, which the student completed.

Curriculums in Abu Dhabi :

  • American Curriculum
  • Bangladesh Curriculum
  • British Curriculum
  • French Curriculum
  • German Curriculum
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum
  • Italian Curriculum
  • Iranian Curriculum
  • Indian Curriculum
  • Japanese Curriculum
  • Philippine Curriculum
  • Pakistan Curriculum
  • SABIS Curriculum

High School Certificate equivalence from private schools inside UAE

Attest your report cards (Grade 10, 11, and 12) from the Educational Authority as follows:

  • Abu Dhabi:  Department of Education and Knowledge
  • Dubai: Knowledge and Human Development Authority
  • Sharjah: Sharjah Private Education Authority
  • Other Emirates (Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah): Ministry of Education Official website

Why is High School Certificate Equivalency Important?

Equivalency ensures that the educational standards of your high school qualification meet UAE requirements. It confirms:

  1. Eligibility for admission to UAE universities and colleges.
  2. Compliance with UAE regulations for employment that requires high school qualifications.
  3. Verification of curriculum standards for students from diverse educational backgrounds.

Step-by-Step Process for High School Certificate Equivalency in UAE

1. Verify Eligibility and Gather Required Documents: The requirements vary based on the curriculum (American, British, IB, Indian, etc.). Ensure you have the following general documents:

  • Copy of passport and Emirates ID (if available)
  • Copies of your high school transcripts for the last three years (Grades 10, 11, and 12)
  • Attested high school diploma or certificate
  • Additional documents based on the specific curriculum, as outlined below

2. Attest Your Documents: For certificates issued outside the UAE, they must be attested by:

  • Ministry of Education in the home country
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the home country
  • UAE Embassy or Consulate in the home country
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) in the UAE

3. Submit Your Application Online: Use the MOE’s online portal to submit your application. Upload all required documents in PDF format. The document size limit is typically 2 MB per file.

4. Pay the Processing Fee: Fees vary depending on the nationality of the applicant and the complexity of the application. Payment can be made online using the MOE portal’s secure payment options.

5. Await Verification and Approval: The MOE will review your application, verify documents, and assess if your qualification aligns with UAE standards. Processing times may vary, but it typically takes between 2 to 4 weeks.

6. Receive Your Equivalency Certificate: Once approved, you will receive your equivalency certificate, which you can use for university admissions or professional applications in the UAE.

Required Documents for High School Certificate Equivalency in UAE

To apply for a high school certificate equivalency, specific documents are required depending on the curriculum and the applicant’s background. Here’s a breakdown:

  1. Core Documents (Across All Applications)

    • Graduation Certificate: A certified copy of the final graduation certificate.
    • Transcripts for the Last Three Years: Grade 10, 11, and 12 transcripts that are signed, stamped, and attested by relevant educational authorities.
  2. Additional Requirements Based on Background

    • Islamic Studies: Mandatory for Muslim students in their last three years of study.
    • Arabic Language: Required for Arab students for their last three years.
  3. Authority Attestation

    • Attestations are required from local education authorities based on the Emirate:
      • Abu Dhabi: Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)
      • Dubai: Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA)
      • Sharjah: Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA)
      • Other Emirates: Ministry of Education
    • Language Requirements: Legal translation into Arabic or English for any documents in other languages.
  4. Distance Learning and Open School Certificates:

    • Certificates from distance learning or open school modes are not eligible for equivalency.
    • Only programs that align with the UAE educational system will be considered.

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FAQs

A UAE equivalency certificate is a document that proves that your qualifications from another country are equivalent to the corresponding qualifications in the UAE. This is important if you want to work in the UAE, as many employers will require you to have UAEequivalent qualifications.

 

Anyone who has completed their academic qualifications from a country other than the UAE  and MOE curriculum can apply for an equivalency certificate.

 

You can apply for an equivalency certificate by submitting the required documents to the Ministry of Education or GloboPrime 

 

The documents you need to submit in order to apply for an equivalency certificate include: Your academic certificate Your academic transcript A copy of your passport A completed application form etc..

 

There is a fee of AED 500 for applying for a Highschool equivalency certificate.

 

Yes, you can but the process is little complecated , our equvalency team can help you with complete equivalency process for high schools

It usually takes around 46 weeks to process an equivalency certificate application.

 

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