How to Attest a Dubai Private-School Certificate with KHDA
Request KHDA electronic attestation for a certificate or grade card issued by a regulated Dubai private school.
The practical answer
KHDA offers electronic attestation for academic certificates and grade cards issued by private schools it regulates in Dubai. Attestation confirms the document through the education regulator; it does not replace a missing certificate or automatically satisfy foreign-affairs or embassy requirements.
How to handle it
1. Ask the receiving body what it needs
Confirm the exact certificate, academic year, language and whether KHDA attestation alone is sufficient. Overseas use may involve additional authorities.
2. Check the student record
Make sure the student name, school, grade and identity details match KHDA’s system and the document. Ask the school to correct a record mismatch first.
3. Submit through the official KHDA route
Use the parent or student service with UAE Pass and upload or select the academic document requested by the service. Review the displayed details before payment.
4. Verify and preserve the output
Download the electronically attested certificate and retain the transaction reference. Send the original digital file rather than an altered scan.
Important: KHDA cannot attest a document issued by a school outside its regulatory scope. A replacement document from a closed school uses a different service.
Before you act
KHDA lists this as a parent and student service for certificates or grade cards from regulated Dubai private schools. Check the live page for current fees, formats and processing time.
Official source and review note
Dubai Daily Guide reviewed this article on 12 October 2026 against KHDA — Parent and student services ↗. Check the live service before acting because eligibility, documents, fees and processing steps can change.