Dubai, UAE: Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program (MBRSLP), an initiative that aims to raise the standards of education in the United Arab Emirates to meet the best international standards, announced today that it has received the prestigious ‘ISO 27001’ certificate for its Information Security Management System (ISMS).
“We are delightedthat the MBRSLP has been recognized with this prestigious international certification,” said His ExcellencyMarwan Ahmad Al-Sawaleh, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education, at alegitimization ceremony held in the Ministry of Education.
“This recognitionbears testimony to the sustained efforts of the MBRSLP to achieve the highest international standards in education and contributes significantly to the promotion of the status of the Program as a benchmark in the field of smart learning initiatives in the region. Additionally it inspires us to move forward in expanding the Program as part of our commitment to promote education in the UAE. It is truly a testament tothe concerted efforts of all our stakeholders who aim to empower and inspire our future leaders,” H.E. added.
“From the Program’s onset, we have worked hard to maintain the outmost standards in information security to match the global criteria for excellence in education,”His Excellency Mohammed Gheyath, Director General of MBRSLP commented.
“We are proud to attainISO 27001 Certification which is one of the most internationally recognized and accepted standards in information security. This clearly demonstrates our commitment to apply the highest technical and legal standards that contribute to strengthening information security, promoting education quality, and providing principals, teachers, students and parents alike with a highly dynamic and interactive experience,” H.E. Gheyath added.
ISO 27001, also known as ISO/IEC 27001:2005, is an internationally recognized best practice framework for information security management systems. It provides a regulatory framework of policies and procedures allowing organizations to establish and maintain a comprehensive information security management system that includes implementing, maintaining, monitoring, reviewing/auditing, responding to non-compliance, and improving the organization’s ISMS.
MBRSLP is one of the most ambitious national education initiatives and aims to raise the standards of education in the UAE. MBRSLP is a great example of smart education initiatives worldwide as it applies state-of-the-art technologies in the classroom. MBRSLP currently covers 208 schools with 34,500 students and more than 5000 teachers enrolled nationwide.
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About the Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program is a catalyst for change working to transform the UAE’s education system in line with UAE Vision 2021 by raising the standards of education to meet international standards, while setting new precedents in smart learning worldwide. The Program presents a comprehensive approach inclusive of students, teachers, parents, and principals to work collaboratively to build future leaders. Similarly, the Program works hand in hand with the vision of the Ministry of Education, ensuring that the education system is constantly evolving and is up to date with global changes.
The Mohammed bin Rashid Smart Learning Program came into formation by Ministerial Decree No. 25 of 2012, which also created a Supreme Committee to oversee its implementation. H.E. Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, the Minister of Education, is Chairman of the Supreme Committee joined by committee members, H.E. Dr. Abdul Qader Al Khayat, Board Member of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) and the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Information and Communication Technology Fund (ICTFund) which funds the Program, and H.E. Huda Al Hashimi, Executive Director of Strategy and Policy in the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Program integrates modern technology and innovative teaching methodologies with traditional tools in order to transform the education system into a dynamic and interactive learning experience for educators and students alike. With the use of Smart Learning teaching techniques, teachers can focus more on the individual performance of each student and empower them to showcase their strengths and grow new skills. The learning process in Smart Learning Classrooms includes the support of tablet devices and laptop computers as well as smart boards alongside the existing teaching tools.
The Program started in 2012 with its Pilot Phase, which took place in 14 government schools with Grade 7 students. Phase I of the Program covered 123 schools and fully implemented Smart Learning techniques with 11,000 students in the 2013/14 school year. Phase II of the Program included 25,000 students from Grade 7 and 8 during the 2014/15 academic year, as well as Pilot Phase for Grade 9 students.
With every academic year, the Program will proceed according to a systematic plan to absorb more students and schools until it reaches all UAE government schools by the year 2019. To date, the Program includes 208 schools, 5,295 teachers and 34,513 students across the UAE. As the Program progresses, regular updates of all its elements including technology devices, teaching methodologies and supporting platforms will be made available.
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