Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) is home to a dedicated teacher preparation program and school development center. ECAE is an Abu Dhabi Government higher education institute affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). The College was established to offer Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programs and professional development for in-service educators to play a vital role in the modernization of school education in the UAE and provide educational research solutions to the nation. The College currently offers a Bachelor's Degree Program and is distinguished for extensive practicum and mentoring opportunities.
The medium of instruction at the ECAE is English. ECAE is expanding its undergraduate program, introducing new graduate programs, and augmenting its research capabilities. ECAE continues to prepare a new generation of graduate teachers and education leaders to INSPIRE, EMPOWER, AND TEACH.
Our Vision ECAE will be a world-class research-based College whose graduates are recognized as transformational educators in the UAE and beyond schools. Our Mission The College will prepare and continually improve outstanding teachers and educational leaders to forward Abu Dhabi and the UAE's economic and social ambitions through research-based study.
Values are EXCELLENCE in the provision of education, research, and professional development while fostering innovation and continuous improvement. CONTRIBUTING effectively enriches the educational provision in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the region. ACHIEVEMENT of outstanding educational outcomes that support the nation's economic goals. EMPOWERMENT of learners and instructors, encouraging them to lead the way within the field of education.
Institutional Goals Reputation for Excellence: Develop a reputation as the destination of choice for high achieving students wishing to become teachers in the UAE and for highly qualified and experienced national and international faculty. Student Focus: Create a student-centered environment that fosters excellence in teaching and learning, supported by an accredited world-class curriculum and student learning environment.
Partnership: Create national and international partnership opportunities that enhance the student's learning experience. Research: Create and promote an internationally acknowledged and respected culture of research, demonstrating a commitment to scholarship, innovation, and best practice with a specific focus on teaching and learning in a bilingual culture.
Community Engagement: Engage with stakeholders and the wider community, ensuring ECAE is a valued contributor to and participant in the UAE's life. Assessment: Establish a Centre of Excellence for Assessment within ECAE, which sets clear standards for potential students to meet to study within the College, measures students' achievement across the Emirate, and forms the basis of the licensing of teachers underpinned by professional development programs. Institutional Effectiveness: Create a College-wide commitment to institutional effectiveness in all academic and administrative functions
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