DUBAI // The Ministry of Education has unveiled an initiative in which academically distinguished Emirati students will be trained to become leaders in advanced sciences.
The programme aims to prepare a generation of high performing students to become the nuclei of scientists, thinkers and researchers, to eventually lead vital scientific and industrial sectors, which top the government’s developmental interests for the future.
The first phase of the public school programme will begin next academic year with 1,300 pupils in year seven. These students will be selected from 13 public schools from various educational zones, and will remain in the programme until they graduate school.
The programme allows eligible students to join specialised training in advanced medical and engineering fields.
The students will be selected according to specific criteria and conditions, including graduating from year sixth with 95 per cent, and pass the advanced science exam with an average of no less than 85 per cent.
The initiative comes as part of the 2015-2021 educational development plan approved by the ministry, which aligns with the government’s National Agenda.
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