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Latest news and tips for the annual return of pupils to classrooms, marked by supply shopping, new academic challenges, and education reforms

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 14, 2021. Pupils return to Abu Dhabi's private schools. GEMS United Indian School – Abu Dhabi. A few students arrive in spite of the foggy conditions. Victor Besa/The National Section: NA Reporter: Anam Rizvi

UAE school headteachers hopeful of return to normal lessons by September 2021

EducationJune 22, 2021

Pupils in public schools will return to in-person classes in the next academic year. Wam

UAE public schools to return to in-person classes for next academic year as majority of staff vaccinated

EducationJune 21, 2021

Caroline Waddington, a mother in Abu Dhabi, with her husband and children. Courtesy of Caroline Waddington

Abu Dhabi parents back resumption of in-person lessons for new school year

EducationJune 19, 2021

Kings’ Education will open Windsor School, Located near Dubai International Financial Centre, for the 2021-2022 academic year. Courtesy: Kings’ Education

A guide to Dubai’s new private schools and their fees

EducationJune 12, 2021

Riva Tulpule, 15, a pupil at Gems Modern Academy, has received her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Riva Tulpule

Thousands of 12-15-year-olds in Dubai receive Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in first week

EducationMay 24, 2021

Emirates Schools Establishment said term 3 exams mark the end of the curriculum but not the end of the current academic year. Philip Cheung / The National

UAE's new state school operator to stage exams online

EducationMay 24, 2021

Sumaiya Shaukat, head of the kindergarten at Gulf Model School, said fasting and prayers were her priority in Ramadan. Pawan Singh / The National

Ramadan 2021: UAE teachers speak of joy of fasting despite increased workload

UAEApril 28, 2021

There is a significant difference between salary levels for teachers in the Emirates, and the average pay is around Dh14,500 per month. Getty

How to enrol your child in school in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

EducationApril 27, 2021

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 16, 2021. Pupils return to school on Sunday at British School Al Khubairat. Victor Besa/The National Reporter: Haneen Dajani Section: NA

UAE private schools take steps to reduce teacher workload

EducationApril 25, 2021

Teachers at Ranches Primary School Andi Price, (C), Nerys Hughes, (L), and Emma Synnott (R), wore pink to school on Thursdays before the Covid-19 pandemic. Courtesy: Andi Price

UAE teachers dress up in pink every Thursday to support cancer patients

EducationApril 22, 2021

Mohammad Moin Uddin, the imam of Ali Salem Al Kaabi Mosque, said preparations are well in hand for Ramadan. Victor Besa / The National

Ramadan 2021: Mosques prepare to welcome worshippers during pandemic after 2020 closure

EducationApril 12, 2021

A class at Victoria English School in Sharjah. Private schools in the emirate are set to reopen for face-to-face lessons on April 11. Pawan Singh / The National

Some pupils in Sharjah to continue distance learning as schools resume in-person classes

EducationApril 09, 2021

Thousands of teachers and staff working at private schools in Dubai were tested for Covid-19 before the start of the academic year. Courtesy: Dubai Health Authority

Covid-19: unvaccinated Dubai school staff to undergo weekly PCR tests from Sunday

EducationApril 08, 2021

Students in British schools in the UAE will not be taking iGCSE or A-level exams this year. Jaime Puebla / The National

UK board exams cancelled: how will pupils be assessed in the absence of tests?

EducationMarch 31, 2021

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 16, 2021. Pupils return to school on Sunday at British School Al Khubairat. Victor Besa/The National Reporter: Haneen Dajani Section: NA

Ramadan 2021: UAE school day reduced to five hours

EducationMarch 28, 2021

A new guide published by Dubai’s private education authorities has created a roadmap to help parents of children with special educational needs. The National

New Dubai guide aims to help parents of children with special needs find the right school

EducationMarch 24, 2021

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