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UAE: Indian schools to follow unified academic calendar
The Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will officially transition to Ministry of Education’s (MOE) common academic calendar from April ....
UAE National Day: Students to have only 3 school days
Students across the UAE will only have three days in the classroom after a long break for the 54th Eid Al Etihad this year – Wednesday, ....
Back to school in UAE: How teachers prepare one week in
After almost eight weeks of summer recess, UAE teachers returned to classrooms for a series of professional development workshops. Key sessions ....
Dubai KHDA releases new school calendar; full list of 2025
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has posted the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year marking significant terms and ....
How Dubai schools’ peer mentoring programmes boost
A number of schools in Dubai are now implementing peer mentoring programs designed to aid in the academic achievement and personal development of ....
No fee hike in some Dubai schools despite KHDA-approved
Although private schools in the emirate have been allowed to increase tuition fees by up to 2.35% for the year 2025-2026, a school group in Dubai has ....
UAE: Female students face more sports-related injuries, say
Doctors in the UAE note that female students sustain more sports-related injuries owing to their distinct anatomy and hormonal characteristics which ....
How Dubai schools support students with special learning
Though many parents are still struggling with enrolling their children with special learning needs in schools, this initiative comes as a relief for ....
UAE: Schools in Abu Dhabi to have mandatory Physical
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) requires all schools to implement a structured physical education curriculum that ....
Abu Dhabi schools 'cannot just reject a student': New
Schools must submit proof to ADEK detailing their inability to support a student while ADEK evaluates whether to sustain or reverse the school ....
UAE: Free meals for all students in public schools pushed
The education department in Abu Dhabi is implementing a healthy-eating policy by banning junk food in schools which supports the mission to establish ....
No exams during Ramadan: Some UAE schools keep early
There will be no official exams in some UAE schools in Term 2 this year because the Holy Month of Ramadan will start sometime from 1 March (Islamic ....
Over Dh200,000 fees: Dubai to get one of most expensive
Dubai is going to open a new ultra-exclusive school which promises one of the world’s most innovative and costly schools by August ....
Dubai: New parking spaces in 2 schools to slash traffic
The roadblocks and congestion on the way to two more Dubai schools will be reduced by 35-50 per cent which is a huge relief for people, especially ....
UAE: Is corporal punishment allowed in schools?
Institutions must define boundaries on acceptable behavior in schools and take measures on such issues as they arise so that students are able to ....
UAE schools restrict mobile phones to minimize student
The ban on smart devices in schools in the Netherlands gained worldwide attention recently, but strict tech policies are already in place in many ....
UAE schools report rise in student health issues
School leaders and doctors in the UAE have reported that numerous students are coming back to school after the extended summer break with headaches ....
UAE schools hike fees to boost salaries, facilities
The schools implemented a fee increase earlier this year to fund different infrastructure improvements usually done in the summer when students are ....