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The school has a strong focus on nutrition and healthy meals will be prepared on site by a chef. Victor Besa / The National
Bloom Education is launching its first school in the UAE this year, Bloom World Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The main atrium at Bloom World Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Citizens School in Dubai says it will be the first in the Middle East to allow parents to pay school fees with cryptocurrencies. Photo: Citizens School
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The school has a campus measuring 43,000 square metres and a large swimming pool. Photo: Citizens School
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Durham School in Dubai Investments Park will be able to cater to more than 1,700 pupils. Photo: Durham School
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Mark Atkins, founding principal of Durham School. Photo: Durham School
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Italian International School in Abu Dhabi will be the first Italian school to open in the emirate. Victor Besa / The National
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The school has a strong focus on nutrition and healthy meals will be prepared on site by a chef. Victor Besa / The National
Bloom Education is launching its first school in the UAE this year, Bloom World Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The main atrium at Bloom World Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Citizens School in Dubai says it will be the first in the Middle East to allow parents to pay school fees with cryptocurrencies. Photo: Citizens School
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The school has a campus measuring 43,000 square metres and a large swimming pool. Photo: Citizens School
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Durham School in Dubai Investments Park will be able to cater to more than 1,700 pupils. Photo: Durham School
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Mark Atkins, founding principal of Durham School. Photo: Durham School
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Italian International School in Abu Dhabi will be the first Italian school to open in the emirate. Victor Besa / The National
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The school has a strong focus on nutrition and healthy meals will be prepared on site by a chef. Victor Besa / The National
UAE’s new schools report higher-than-expected enrolments as late admissions continue
Some have meals designed by nutritionists and others offer flexible start and finish times
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