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Evie Fleming, second from right, takes part in a team-building class on the first day of school at Dubai British School. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pupils heading to school for the first day after the summer break at the Pearl Academy School on Muroor Road. Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Youngsters start their day at the Pearl Academy School on Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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A mum and her two daughters pose for a photo at the Pearl Academy School. Victor Besa / The National
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A father walks his son to the Pearl Academy School. Victor Besa / The National
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Pupils at GEMS Dubai American Academy arrive after the summer break. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Youngsters make their way to classes at GEMS Dubai American Academy. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Parents and pupils approach the entrance of the GEMS Dubai American Academy. Reem Mohammed / The National
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A pianist plays in the foyer as young students wander into the GEMS Dubai American Academy. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pupils say goodbye to their parents at the GEMS Dubai American Academy. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Brendan Fulton, principal at Dubai British School, interacts with students on their first day back. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pupils begin the day at Dubai British School. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Youngsters take part in activities at Dubai British School. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Evie Fleming, second from right, takes part in a team-building class on the first day of school at Dubai British School. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pupils heading to school for the first day after the summer break at the Pearl Academy School on Muroor Road. Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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Youngsters start their day at the Pearl Academy School on Muroor Road, Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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A mum and her two daughters pose for a photo at the Pearl Academy School. Victor Besa / The National
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A father walks his son to the Pearl Academy School. Victor Besa / The National
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Pupils at GEMS Dubai American Academy arrive after the summer break. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Youngsters make their way to classes at GEMS Dubai American Academy. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Parents and pupils approach the entrance of the GEMS Dubai American Academy. Reem Mohammed / The National
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A pianist plays in the foyer as young students wander into the GEMS Dubai American Academy. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pupils say goodbye to their parents at the GEMS Dubai American Academy. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Brendan Fulton, principal at Dubai British School, interacts with students on their first day back. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Pupils begin the day at Dubai British School. Reem Mohammed / The National
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Youngsters take part in activities at Dubai British School. Reem Mohammed/The National
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Evie Fleming, second from right, takes part in a team-building class on the first day of school at Dubai British School. Reem Mohammed / The National
UAE government schools and some private schools to hold in-person exams in November
The first term exams will commence on November 15, the Ministry of Education confirmed
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