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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

Children will be able to return to nurseries in Sharjah on March 28.

Sharjah nurseries to reopen on March 28 with strict Covid-19 safety measures

EducationMarch 23, 2021

Abu Dhabi has launched a virtual school to support families affected by the pandemic.

Abu Dhabi launches online charter school to help pupils affected by Covid-19

EducationMarch 18, 2021

Caroline Waddington with her family. Courtesy of Caroline Waddington

Abu Dhabi parents relieved to have children back in classrooms after 11 months of online learning

EducationMarch 12, 2021

The new initiative, called Dubai Schools, was announced on Monday by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. DMO Twitter

Dubai to open two new affordable schools with fees starting from Dh29,900

EducationMarch 09, 2021

Brighton College Abu Dhabi is one of three schools to switch to distance learning after Covid-19 cases were confirmed. Victor Besa / The National

Two Abu Dhabi schools move to distance learning

EducationMarch 07, 2021

Jared Nolan, principal of Al Yasmina Academy, says pupils worked very hard to get good results. Victor Besa / The National

UAE pupils get good International A-level and IGCSE results despite months of online study

EducationMarch 04, 2021

Alicia Hol helped daughter Sarah with coursework at their home in Dubai. Reem Mohammed / The National

E-learning and schools in UAE: the pros and cons one year on

EducationMarch 03, 2021

Gaynor Lowe, physical education teacher at The British International School Abu Dhabi, said it had been a challenge to move physical education online. Victor Besa / The National

Zoom learning is no substitute for classroom experience, UAE teachers say

EducationMarch 01, 2021

Quddus Pativada (L) and Deepak Tahiliani created a website to help people anonymously inform others that they have been exposed to Covid-19. Pawan Singh / The National

Dubai pupils create contact tracing site after peers bullied for having Covid-19

EducationFebruary 24, 2021

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, February 16, 2021. Pupils return to school on Sunday at British School Al Khubairat. Pupils are distanced in class and are required to wear their face masks throuought the day. Victor Besa/The National Reporter: Haneen Dajani Section: NA

Abu Dhabi schools find ways to overcome learning gaps caused by home study

EducationFebruary 22, 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

Abu Dhabi private school pupils aged 12 and over to undergo fortnightly Covid-19 tests

EducationFebruary 21, 2021

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

Abu Dhabi pupils tell of joy on first day back at school

EducationFebruary 14, 2021

All schools in Ajman have moved to online learning. Victor Besa / The National

All schools and nurseries in Ajman moved to distance learning

EducationFebruary 10, 2021

Pupils at British School Al Khubayrat during their first day back in school in September. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi schools prepare for pupils' return on Sunday

EducationFebruary 09, 2021

KHDA is giving all school staff in Dubai annual passes to Dubai Parks and Resorts as a thank-you for their work during the pandemic. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Dubai private school staff given free pass to Dubai Parks and Resorts

EducationFebruary 07, 2021

Regina O'Dwyer, a physics teacher at Dubai College, takes a virtual class. Science teachers are in demand at UAE schools, job advertisements show. Victor Besa / The National

500 teaching jobs now available in the UAE – here's a snapshot of what's on offer

EducationFebruary 07, 2021

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