Emirates College for Advanced Education
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name in Arabic | كلية الإمارات للتطوير التربوي |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi |
| Location | Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, with campuses in Al Ain and Ajman |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Type | Teacher education college established by decree |
| Website | www.ecae.ac.ae |
| Licence | Active in the CAA register |
Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Emirates College for Advanced Education5
Programmes
QAA counted eight programmes in August 2026: four pre-service programmes for people training to become teachers, two in-service Postgraduate Diplomas in Education for serving teachers, and two master's programmes.2
Campuses and students
The main campus is in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, with branch campuses in Al Ain and Ajman. More than 500 new students joined in the 2025-26 academic year.3,4
Before you rely on a degree
An active institutional licence does not mean every programme is accredited. Check the exact programme in the CAA register before enrolling, or before relying on a degree when hiring.5
Sources
- Emirates College for Advanced Education: About us
- QAA: Emirates College for Advanced Education receives QAA accreditation (August 2026)
- QAA: International quality accreditation of Emirates College for Advanced Education (May 2026, PDF)
- Zawya: ECAE welcomes over 500 new students for 2025-2026
- Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Emirates College for Advanced Education
Figures checked 22 October 2026. Prepared by Invest-Emirates.ae for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.