| Home | Dubai forum | Print | Institute of Applied Technology
|
Friday 03 September 2010 (UAE)
|
|
Institute of Applied Technology in Dubai
| School name | Institute of Applied Technology |
| Type of institute | government non-profit school |
| Curriculum or Student Nationality | UAE |
| Qualifications or Courses | |
| Head of school | |
| Executive body or owner | Abu Dhabi government |
| Date founded | September 2005 |
| Number of students (approx) | |
| Number of staff (approx) | |
| School location/area/map | Al Ghusais / Al Qusais - location map |
| Postal address | PO Box 92559, Dubai, UAE |
| Telephone | +971-4-2122888 |
| Fax | +971-4-2580008 |
| Website | www.iat.ac.ae (new window) |
| School fees structure | |
| Teacher salary range | 8,000-10,000 dhs per month (estimate only) |
| Student satisfaction rating | |
| Parent satisfaction rating | |
| Teacher job satisfaction rating
(by teachers, not about teachers) |
Comments about Institute of Applied Technology
Add a comment, review or update about Institute of Applied Technology.
15 February 2010
- Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) obtained accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in the USA, for all five campuses in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) - WAM news 15 February 2010
- Chairman of IAT Board of Trustees is Eng. Hussain Ibrahim Al Hammadi.
27 December 2009
- As part of the nuclear energy deal signed between the UAE and Korea, the IAT and Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) in the UAE will work with the following institutes in South Korea on educational and human resources development: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea Electric Power Corporation, Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD) and Korea Development Institute.
29 December 2007
- The Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) has branches in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Fujairah, and Ras Al Khaimah.
- IAT are technical and vocational schools that offer programs to Emiratis in years 10-12 (ages about 15-18).
- Most classes are in English, and students get 2000 dhs per month. Teachers get a little more.
- See also IAT Fujairah.
Do some investigation before accepting a job here - the place has a poor reputation amongst expats as a place to work, with complaints about management, poor student discipline, lack of resources, misleading salary offers, difficulties finding accommodation. Accommodation allowance is 35,000-60,000 dhs per year (paid monthly) depending on emirate, and is insufficient to find a good quality apartment (forget trying to find a villa unless shared).
IAT grew out of the Technical Schools, which was mostly a rebranding exercise and a new website (both www.iat.ae and www.iat.ac.ae point to the same site). IAT was originally intended to be run by the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), a tertiary level institute with a reasonably good reputation for the most part, but at the last minute that contract was cancelled and management of the IAT was handed over to the UAE military. Quality of education for students is variable and probably depends mostly on the motivation of individual teachers, which seems to fade very quickly soon after starting work at the IAT.
The thinking behind the foundation of the schools is admirable - bring in experienced teachers and managers from overseas to improve the education system in the UAE. Unfortunately, something seems to have been lost in the implementation of the idea. To say the least.
IAT also run several specialised programs:
- Aviation Academy - open September 2007, Al Ain
- Institute of Nursing (ION), Al Ain
- School of Nursing - 3 year PreCore program for 12-13 year old boys and girls, in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
- Vocational Education Development Centre at Zayed Military City in Al Shahama (near Abu Dhabi) for national males who have dropped out of mainstream education.
Last update 29 December 2007
General Comments - might not apply to Institute of Applied Technology
- Many popular schools are full for 2010-2011. New schools in Dubai might have places.
- Allow extra for books, extra-curricular activities, uniforms, trips, etc if not included in school fees.
Related pages
- Arabic schools in Dubai
- Study in Dubai - list of curriculums and general information
- Teaching jobs in Dubai and the UAE
Related websites (new window)
- Dubai directory - add your link free