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All about Dubai:
Area:
Comprises an area of 83,600 sq.km. The UAE is a federation of
seven emirates. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm-al-Qaiwain,
Rasal-Khaimah and Fujairah.
Capital: Abu Dhabi is the capital of the UAE.
Population & Language: The population of Dubai is 74,30000
as per 2004. The official language is Arabic, but English is
commonly used. Urdu and Hindi is also widely spoken.
Transport: Dubai International Airport is 4 km away from
Dubai city centre and 170 km from Abu Dhobi. Taxis are the most
convenient way of getting around. Dubai transport corporation has
its city bus services to almost all the places in Dubai.
GEOGRAPHY &
CLIMATE:
The UAE has
nearly 700 km of coastline, in clouding 100 km on the Gulf of
Oman. A long the Arabian Gulf coast are off shore islands. The UAE
is warm and Sunny in winter and hot and humid during the summer
month. In winter the daytime temperature are average 26oc
and nights are relatively cold between 12-15oc.
Summer temperatures are in mid 40s, Rain fall is sparse and
intermittent, mostly is rains in winter math usually in Feb or
March.
CURRENCY :
Dubai 1 AED is equal to Rs. 16/- Pakistani.
EDUCATION :
Dubai boasts of a high level of education, English is a medium of
instruction in most of the schools and colleges. The climate of
Dubai is very encouraging for study. Dubai education system was
divided into three levels: 1) Nursery, Pre-school
(age: 2-4 years),
2) Primary, Secondary School
(age: 4 -11 years & 11-18 years )
and 3) Universities
(age: 18 years & above).
MAJOR CITIES:
The
united Arab Emirates is a constitutional federation of seven
emirates. Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm-al-Qaiwain,
Rasal-Khaimoh and Fujairah. The federation was formally
established on 2nd December, 1971.
PEOPLE &
CULTURE:
The people of
the UAE, like those of the rest of the peninsula, are of Arab
stock. Their fore fathers formed part of successive waves of
migration 2,000-3,000 years ago that spread east-wards across
Arabia, bringing with them this culture. Their language in what
was becoming an increasingly harsh climate.
Food:
Visitors from many parts of the world along with a multi ethnic
resident community have ensured that a sophisticated and
innovative food culture has developed in the UAE. Almost any type
of food is available, Gulf and Middle Eastern food is also
available in a wide variety of venues, from expensive restaurants
to local cafes.
Economy:
Although oil was the engine that began Dubai's rapid development,
it now contributes only 20% of GDP. The non oil sector, including
services, Manufacturing and trading, Dubai has also emerged as
location of choice for global corporations, large numbers of which
conduct. Their local and regional operation from the city.
SPORTS &
RECREATIONS:
Sporting and
recreational facilities are exceptional and major international
sporting events are staged at various sport which is an integral
part of the heritage of the UAE, i.e. camel Racing. The other
sports are car Rolling, Cricket, football, Golf.
Why Study in Dubai
1.
Dubai is truly cosmopolitan. The fastest growing economy in
the world.
2.
Learning is comparatively cheaper because of the education
policies of Dubai. One would spend double the amount for the same
learning else where than here.
3.
Due to vast development activities especially in the area
of infrastructure, trade and commerce, the possibilities of
finding on job training as well as full time.
4.
The UAE is hospitable, Secure and caring.
5.
Entertainment is endless here. It is also called the city
of events and all the world's best musicians, theaters and
performers come here to entertainment.
The
cosmopolitan culture itself is a great bonus for a learns to know
the social etiquette that are necessary in today's world.
Dubai
Education System
The
UAE educational system was established in the beginning of the
1970s. The UAE provides a comprehensive system for boys and girls,
with free nationals in governmental schools, universities. The
private education is constantly being improved and caters 40% of
the student population. The Ministry of Education and youth has
established a strategy, to be implemented in next 20 years, to
further develop the education system of the UAE. To this end the
ministry of education has produced a policy document outlining a
strategy for further educational development in the UAE up to the
your 2020, based on several five-year plans.
BREAK DOWN OF
THE EDUCATION SYSTEM :
Primary and secondary education is provided for all UAE citizens.
The existing educational structure which was established in the
early 1970s is a four tier system covering 14 years of education.
KINDERGARTEN :
Age
level from 4 to 5 years old.
·
Primary:
Length of programme in
years: 6 age level from 6 to 12.
·
Preparatory:
Length of programme in years: 3 Age level from 12 to 15
·
Secondary:
Length of programme in years: 3 Age level from 12 to 18.
Certificate/ diploma awarded, secondary school leaving certificate
·
Technical
secondary School:
Length of programme in years: 6 Age level form 12 to 18.
Certificate/ diploma awarded.
·
Higher
Education: Length of
programme in years: 3 Age level from 18 to 21.
Post
Graduation Education:
Length of programme is 1 or 2 years: Age level 21 to 23
Dubai Visa
Once the
student decided over the course and the university after going
through the eligibility criteria of the university. The applicants
must submit certified true copies of relevant document along with
the application form. The university will decide on the
recognition of your academic background based on the
recommendations of an education committee and will decide at which
level you can qualify to enter.
Once your
application is successful, you will receive a confirmation or
offer letters which can be used to Apply for a student visa.
The visa
procedure will take a week as you get a approval of your visa you
can start applying for your tickets. The visas procedure is done
faster not much financial document Required.
Panel Institutions:
- American College of the Emirates
