Private school teachers can now offer lessons to students outside of school following a decision from the Human Resources and Emiratisation Ministry and the Education Ministry issued yesterday. The ruling, which makes the Private Teacher Work Permit available to people working in the private sphere, is intended to curb illegal and unregulated practices in private tutor recruitment.

Remember: Private tutoring was first legalized in 2019 for teachers in government schools following an intense demand for after-school learning, The National reports. The initiative now extends to the private sphere.

How it works: The permit is free for the first two years, allowing teachers to generate additional income. Registered teachers in public or private schools — as well as government, private employees and unemployed individuals — can tutor school or university students above 15 years old individually or in groups after signing a code of conduct approved by the MoHRE.

How to apply: Educators can apply for the permit via the ministry’s smart application, website, or e-services system. Non-licensed private tutors will be subjected to fines and penalties.

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