School Selection

School Selection & Curriculum Consultant — UAE Region

Workspace
Online
Client's office
Schools
Universities
Corporate offices
Community venues

Freelance / Commission-Based

About the Role

Requirements

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and impartial School Selection & Curriculum Consultant — UAE Region to guide families in identifying schools, curricula, learning pathways, and educational environments suited to their children’s academic, developmental, social, and practical needs.

The successful candidate will support families relocating to or within the UAE, changing schools, transitioning between curricula, or seeking more appropriate educational provision. The consultant will help parents understand the differences between British, American, IB, UAE Ministry of Education, Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, CBSE, ICSE, Montessori, and other recognised educational pathways.

This is an independent educational consultancy role. The consultant must provide evidence-informed guidance without guaranteeing admission, inspection ratings, school placement, examination outcomes, visa approval, or regulatory decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct detailed consultations with parents and students

Understand the child’s age, year level, academic profile, interests, strengths, challenges, learning needs, language background, and long-term goals

Assess practical considerations such as location, transport, budget, school hours, extracurricular interests, and family preferences

Explain the structure and philosophy of major curricula offered in the UAE

Compare British, American, IB, UAE MOE, CBSE, ICSE, Montessori, and other education systems

Explain differences in year-group placement, assessment, subject choice, progression, and graduation pathways

Support families transitioning between curricula or education systems

Identify schools that appear aligned with the family’s stated requirements

Develop impartial school shortlists using verified information

Guide parents in reviewing school websites, inspection reports, fee structures, admissions requirements, and curriculum offerings

Explain common school application and admissions processes

Support families in preparing questions for school visits and admissions meetings

Assist with school-comparison frameworks, decision matrices, and family education plans

Provide age-appropriate guidance regarding IGCSE, GCSE, A Level, IB Diploma, AP, SAT, vocational, and university-preparation pathways

Support families of learners with special educational needs in identifying relevant inclusion questions and support considerations

Review available educational records, reports, assessment results, and transition information with parental consent

Refer families to appropriately licensed educational psychologists, therapists, counsellors, or legal professionals where specialist advice is required

Maintain current knowledge of UAE schools, curricula, admissions processes, inspection frameworks, and education-sector developments

Maintain confidentiality and manage family information responsibly

Clearly disclose any commercial, referral, or partnership relationships that could affect impartiality

Avoid guaranteeing admission, placement, school performance, regulatory approval, or future academic outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, School Counselling, Psychology, Curriculum Studies, International Education, or a related field

Minimum 5 years’ experience in schools, admissions, education consultancy, curriculum leadership, school counselling, or educational management

Strong knowledge of UAE private and international education

Strong understanding of major international and regional curricula

Experience advising families about school pathways or educational transitions

Excellent consultation, research, report-writing, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, International Education, Curriculum Studies, Psychology, or a related discipline

PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, school leadership qualification, or recognised counselling qualification

Experience working in UAE schools or education groups

Experience in school admissions, registrar services, counselling, inclusion, or senior leadership

Knowledge of KHDA, ADEK, SPEA, and UAE Ministry of Education requirements

Experience supporting relocating or expatriate families

Experience with SEND, gifted education, bilingual education, or homeschool pathways

Additional language skills, particularly Arabic

Familiarity with university admissions and post‑secondary curriculum implications<