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How to Equalise Your High School Certificate in Dubai

If you finished high school abroad and now live in Dubai, you will usually need to have your certificate equalised so it is recognised in the UAE. Equalisation confirms that your qualification matches the local standard, which matters for university admission and many jobs. Here is how the process works and what you need to prepare.

Official source: KHDA — Knowledge and Human Development Authority (khda.gov.ae)

Procedure per KHDA — Knowledge and Human Development Authority (khda.gov.ae). Fees and timelines change — check the authority's website. We don't invent numbers.

Steps to equalise your high school certificate

  1. 1

    Get your certificate attested

    Every certificate submitted for equalisation must be attested from the Ministry of Education in the UAE and/or the education authority in the country where it was issued. Sort this out before you apply, as an unattested certificate will not be accepted.

    Documents:High school certificateAttestation stamps
  2. 2

    Translate documents where needed

    School certificates issued from abroad in languages other than Arabic and English must be legally translated and duly attested. If your documents are already in Arabic or English, no translation is required.

    Documents:Legal translationOriginal certificate
  3. 3

    Prepare documents for your curriculum

    The exact documents required for equalisation depend on the school curriculum you completed. Gather everything relevant to your system and confirm the current checklist on the authority's website before you submit.

    Documents:Curriculum documents
  4. 4

    Apply for equivalency

    For high school certificate equivalency, approach the Ministry of Education offices in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, or apply electronically by registering on the ministry's site and filling in the online form.

    Documents:Registered ministry accountOnline form

Fees and timelines may change — verify with the official source.

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