In its ongoing efforts to enhance innovation in the educational system, the Emirates College for Educational Development represents a global model in preparing educational leaders. The college aims, through its advanced programs, to equip teachers with the necessary skills to keep pace with global changes in education, reflecting its strong commitment to the UAE Vision 2025 and its goals for developing an innovative educational system.
Continuous Academic Achievements
The year 2025 marked an exceptional harvest for the Emirates College for Educational Development, which continued to solidify its international position as a key center for preparing educational leaders and supporting innovation in the educational system. This reflects its commitment to the UAE’s vision and aspirations for excellence in the education sector. Throughout the year, the college launched a series of high-quality academic programs accredited internationally, enabling thousands of educators to acquire skills in teaching artificial intelligence and employing the latest technologies in public schools.
The college’s efforts did not stop there; it launched research initiatives and established strategic partnerships that enhanced its global leadership and effectively contributed to developing educational competencies and updating teaching practices. Dr. Mai Leith Al-Tai, Director of the Emirates College for Educational Development, stated, “The college’s achievements in 2025 reflect our deep commitment to supporting the UAE’s vision of building an innovative educational system and preparing a generation of leaders and educators capable of guiding the Emirati school towards excellence and global leadership. We have worked to ensure that our academic programs, research initiatives, and strategic partnerships serve as a fundamental pillar of the educational renaissance, keeping pace with global transformations in education and enhancing the country’s position as a leading center for innovation and knowledge.”
Achieving Community Connectivity
The Emirates College for Educational Development launched the community initiative “Ahtam,” aimed at enhancing parental involvement in the educational process, contributing to community connectivity, and building a cohesive and prosperous society. This initiative is part of the country’s efforts to activate 2025 as the Year of Community, emphasizing the importance of parents’ roles in strengthening family ties and driving the educational growth of their children.
The college has strengthened its position as a leading global research destination by producing 60 indexed studies in the Scopus database, of which 27 were published in top-tier journals. Additionally, 15% of its publications were classified among the top 10% of the most cited research worldwide. Members of its academic staff presented 50 international presentations and 26 regional presentations, and the college established 23 research collaborations with major universities and institutions, alongside its active participation in global research networks, including the World Association for Educational Research.
In 2025, there was a notable increase in applications for the programs at the Emirates College for Educational Development, receiving 1,795 applications during the first half of the year and 1,048 applications in the third quarter, including 601 applications from Emirati students. In August, 651 new students enrolled for the first semester, while the admission period for the 2026-2027 academic year attracted around 800 applications by mid-November. The college also graduated over 200 students during the year, who presented more than 20 research theses at international and national conferences.