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Dubai schools tighten teacher background checks

Dubai private schools introduce new rules for hiring and vetting teachers

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New KHDA Rules for recruiting teachers in Dubai, explained

When should parents start applying to Dubai schools?

Expert tips for parents on admissions, curriculum options, and avoiding common mistakes

Students arrive at Indian High School in Oud Metha, Dubai after the summr vacation. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

Back-to-School: Thousands of UAE school buses on roads

Motorists urged to drive carefully as schools reopen tomorrow

A worker cleans a school bus at Delhi Private School, Sharjah, ahead of UAE schools reopening on Monday.

Dubai school holiday dates for 2025-26

Find winter, spring, and summer break dates for all private schools in Dubai

Find out the official academic calendar for Dubai’s private schools, including term start dates, holidays, and school breaks for both April and September schedules.

What's included in Dubai school fees? A quick breakdown

KHDA’s document breaks down mandatory, optional, and additional fees for Dubai schools

The School Fees Fact Sheet, introduced by KHDA in June 2022, is a one-page document helps parents understand all mandatory, additional, and optional fees, offering a clear overview of their financial commitments each academic year.

GEMS Metropole Dubai to become Olympic wrestling hub

Partnership signing with UAE Wrestling Federation next month

Dubai’s GEMS Metropole School to become Olympic wrestling training hub in UAE

Dubai’s 23 ‘outstanding’ private schools rated by KHDA

Find out the schools’ fees, curricula and grade levels offered.

The list of ‘outstanding’ schools were declared following KHDA inspections for the 2023–24 academic year. KHDA announced in May that formal inspections will be paused for the 2025–26 academic year.

Coming soon: New schools opening in UAE in 2025

From British to IB, these new schools offer a wide range of curricula and locations

Find out the latest schools launching across the UAE in 2025, featuring British, American, and International Baccalaureate (IB) curricula to suit diverse student needs.

What are the school holidays in Dubai for 2025-26?

KHDA calendar sets term dates, holidays, and school days for all Dubai private schools

Find out the official academic calendar for Dubai’s private schools, including term start dates, holidays, and school breaks for both April and September schedules.

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