Teacher
معلم
Inspires and educates the next generation in schools, from early years to secondary level.
Career overview
What they do
Teachers plan lessons, assess learning and support students' growth. Teaching in the UAE requires a relevant degree and a teaching licence, and specialised subjects such as STEM and Arabic are particularly important.
Typical responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons
- Assess and give feedback on learning
- Support students' wellbeing
- Communicate with parents
- Keep developing as a professional
Skills you'll need
How much it relies on
Work style
Advantages
- Meaningful daily impact
- Stable government employment
- School holidays
Disadvantages
- Marking and planning extend beyond school hours
- Managing classrooms is demanding
- Licensing and continuous professional development requirements
Growth & future opportunities
Editorial view: consistent need, with national priority on Emirati teachers and STEM subjects.
Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.
Study in the UAE
Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.
Average tuition
AED 55,500 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 36,000–64,557, 5 programmes).
Master's: around AED 3,277 per credit hour (6 programmes).
From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.
- Al Ain UniversityBachelor of Education in Special Education
- American University in the EmiratesBachelor of EducationDubai4 yearstypicalNot published
- Emirates College for Advanced EducationBachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Primary EducationAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
- Higher Colleges of TechnologyBachelor of Education (Early Childhood)Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Sharjah · Fujairah · Ras Al Khaimah4 yearstypicalNot published
- Middlesex University DubaiBachelor of Arts Education Studies
- Middlesex University DubaiBachelor of Arts Honours Education Studies
- United Arab Emirates UniversityBachelor of Education in Health and Physical EducationAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
- United Arab Emirates UniversityBachelor of Education in Special EducationAbu Dhabi4 yearstypicalNot published
Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.
Scholarships for this path
See all scholarshipsADEK Khotwa Scholarship Programme
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government
A fully sponsored alternative pathway to a degree abroad via a community college or foundation year.
AURAK merit scholarships and financial aid
American University of Ras Al Khaimah · University
Merit scholarships for full-time students of all nationalities, plus financial aid.
AUS PhD graduate assistantships
American University of Sharjah · University
Full or partial assistantships with a tuition waiver and monthly stipend.
AUS merit scholarships and financial grants
American University of Sharjah · University
Grants, merit and family awards together cover up to 55% for new students.
UAE job market
Openings collected from connected job sources.
Openings by emirate
Salary range from postings
No verified salary data yet.
Employers hiring
- Dubai Government entity · 1
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Job data last updated 25 Oct 2026, 11:01 AM
Skills employers ask for
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Specialist skills
Personal skills
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