- ADEK launches the Onboarding and Readiness Accelerator, transforming its annual Pre-Departure Program into a comprehensive student readiness model.
- The program prepares Abu Dhabi Scholarship students to confidently represent the UAE abroad by strengthening national identity, Emirati values, and the life skills needed to thrive internationally.
- Supporting ADEK’s vision for future-ready talent, the program equips students with the confidence, resilience, and skills to succeed internationally while remainingconnected to their identity and values.
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20 July 2026: The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has launched itsOnboarding and Readiness Accelerator Program, transforming its annual Pre-Departure Program into a comprehensive readiness model that prepares Abu Dhabi Scholarship students to confidently represent the UAE abroad while succeeding throughout every stage of their international academic journey.
Aligned with ADEK’s key priorities of strengthening national identity, supporting student wellbeing, and developing future-ready talent, the program equips students with the capabilities, values, and resilience needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global environment.
Developed in collaboration with 19 government and industry partners, international embassies, and a network of alumni and specialists, the program provides comprehensive support before departure, during students’ transition abroad, and throughout their academic journey.Built around four core pillars, the program strengthens national identity and global citizenship, promotes wellbeing, enhances safety awareness and responsible representation, and develops essential life skills, including financial literacy, self-management, decision-making, and adaptability.
The program begins with two weeks of intensive in-person preparation before departure, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate international study and independent living. Through interactive workshops, mentoring, simulations, and practical learning experiences, students build cultural awareness, financial literacy, time management, problem-solving, and other essential life skills. Families are also engaged as key partners through dedicated sessions that help support students’ transition and remain connected throughout their international study journey.
Beyond their first year of study,students continue to benefit from a structured support model that includes access to dedicated advisors, tailored guidance at key academic milestones, internship opportunities through a network of more than 200 industry partners, and post-graduation career support to help translate their international experiences into meaningful opportunities across Abu Dhabi’s priority sectors.
The Onboarding and Readiness Accelerator reflects ADEK’s commitment to developing globally capable graduates who are deeply connected to their national identity, equipped with the resilience and skills to succeed internationally, and prepared to contribute to Abu Dhabi’s future.
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About Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is the Education Sector regulator across the Emirate. It oversees and provides services throughout a learner’s journey from early education to university and beyond. It also champions inclusivity for People of Determination in the mainstream schooling system and by providing specialized schools.
Across Early Childhood and K-12, ADEK licenses and regulates nurseries and private schools in Abu Dhabi while also legislating, mandating, and managing its own Charter Schools and 2 schools for People of Determination.
ADEK also annually provides distinguished Abu Dhabi students with full scholarships and support to study at the best universities around the world. In addition, the Department audits and enhances the delivery of Higher Education in Abu Dhabi, attracting Higher Education Institutions to open the required Program or schools that serve Abu Dhabi’s needs while championing a student and faculty-friendly ecosystem in the Emirate.
With a vision to Empower Education. Empower Minds. Empower the Future, ADEK recognizes that every learner is different, and a diversity of teaching methods are essential for students to succeed. To that effect, ADEK partners with stakeholders to enable a great education system to flourish in Abu Dhabi and nurture future-ready graduates who have the 21st-century skills required to sustain and carry forward Abu Dhabi’s vision.