Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, has paid tribute to pupils, parents, teachers and staff as the academic year ends.
Writing on social media, Sheikh Mohamed noted the challenging times schools are operating in and said everyone's efforts had paid off.
"I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of our sons and daughters that have graduated this week from our educational institutions. I am confident that your talent, knowledge and hard work will contribute to our nation’s success for many years to come", said Sheikh Mohamed.
"I would also like to express my gratitude to the parents and families that have supported our students during these challenging times. And to the inspirational educators and skilled administrators that have made this academic year such a success."
The final term of school ended this week for pupils across the UAE.
Abu Dhabi, meanwhile, has approved the return of students to in-person classes for the next academic year.
The decision followed consultations with parents, teachers, principals and school operators.
Exam joy for final-year pupils - in pictures
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A pupil in Abu Dhabi receives her exam results as children across the UAE discovered how they fared in IGCSE and International A-level exams they sat in January. All photos by Victor Besa / The National -
Pupils in Abu Dhabi receive their IGCSE and International A-level results after sitting exams in January. They were the only external tests the schoolchildren will sit this year. -
School staff applaud as pupils open their exam results. -
Staff show their support for pupils in Abu Dhabi who received their exam results. For many pupils, these are the final grades they will use to seek a place at university. -
Zayaan Siddiqui celebrates his results. Two major UK exam boards have cancelled IGCSE and International A-level tests in the summer because of the Covid-19 pandemic. -
An Abu Dhabi pupil calls loved ones after receiving her exam results. -
Grade 9 pupil Farah Nour calls her mother after getting her results. -
Pupils were excited to share their results. -
Pupils who sat the exams in January are not set to sit any more external tests this year. -
An Abu Dhabi pupil studies his exam results. -
Pupils celebrate after receiving results. -
Abu Dhabi pupil Jessica Parsons says she is happy with her grades.
