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Sharjah Education Academy

Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) was established by Emiri Decree No. 10 of 2020, issued in June 2020 by the Ruler of Sharjah, as a non-profit institution for academic and vocational training of educators. For autumn 2026 it offers eight CAA-accredited programmes in Arabic and English, plus three early childhood certificates accredited by the National Qualifications Centre.

Updated October 2026 · Figures checked 22 October 2026

Established by Emiri decree
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Established by Emiri decree
CAA-accredited programmes, 2026
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CAA-accredited programmes, 2026

Sharjah Education Academy

At a glance

At a glance
Item Detail
Name in Arabic أكاديمية الشارقة للتعليم
Emirate Sharjah
Location Sharjah
Founded 2020
Type Non-profit academy for teacher education established by Emiri decree
Website sea.ac.ae
Licence Active in the CAA register

Source: Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Sharjah Education Academy4

New programmes in 2026

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs
  • Master of Education in Special Educational Needs
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

Source: Sharjah24: Sharjah Education Academy new programmes (September 2026)3

Each of these four is offered in both Arabic and English.3

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.4

Sources

  1. WAM: Sultan Al Qasimi issues Emiri Decree to establish Sharjah Education Academy (June 2020)
  2. Khaleej Times: Sharjah Education Academy fall 2026 admissions open
  3. Sharjah24: Sharjah Education Academy new programmes (September 2026)
  4. Commission for Academic Accreditation: register entry, Sharjah Education Academy

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.

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