School Policies: Governance and Operations

School Policies: Governance and Operations

Calendar and Public Holidays Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for schools in submitting and communicating their calendars and observing public holidays.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Coeducation Policy

This policy lays out the basic requirements for coeducation and the gender of staff in schools.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Compliance Policy

This policy sets out the obligation of schools to comply with ADEK’s requirements and the procedures by which ADEK shall address instances of non-compliance.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Employment Policy

This policy lays out the basic requirements for the employment of staff in Abu Dhabi schools.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Fees Policy

This policy lays out the requirements for the setting of school fees and the establishment of fee payment schedules.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Financial Auditing and Reports Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for financial auditing and reporting by schools.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Governance Policy

This policy sets out the basic requirements for schools and owners of schools in establishing an effective governance structure and processes.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Licensing Policy

This policy sets out the types of licenses that are available to schools, the conditions for obtaining these licenses, and procedures by which these licenses may be obtained, renewed, or amended.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Marketing Policy

This policy lays out the basic requirements for school marketing materials.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Professional Code of Ethics Policy

This policy sets out the minimum standards for professional practice and behavior in schools.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Records Policy

This policy sets out the minimum requirements for schools in their creation and management of records.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Reporting Policy

This policy sets out the minimum requirements for schools in their preparation and submission of reports.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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Staff Eligibility Policy

This policy lays out the basic requirements for staff to hold core positions in Abu Dhabi schools.

Effective Date: 22 November 2022 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term)

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Values and Ethics Policy

This policy defines the values by which schools must be guided and sets out the requirements for schools in ensuring that these values are applied, and that school leaders and staff adopt the highest ethical standards in all aspects of their work.

Effective Date: Academic Year 2024/25 (Fall term) 
Compliance Date: Academic Year 2025/26 (Fall term)

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