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Dubai schools face new test as inspections return

After a two-year pause, classroom standards and teaching practices face fresh scrutiny

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After a two-year pause, Dubai schools face a new assessment system designed to examine everyday teaching standards, with principals explaining how they plan to manage the changes.

Will your Dubai school hike fees next year? Find out

New inspections, timelines, ratings and eligibility, appeals, and final decision factors

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What Dubai schools should prepare for KHDA checks

KHDA’s new approach will use AI, school performance data to tailor assessments

Visits to focus on early childhood provision, Emirati students, inclusive education, and Arabic language teaching and learning

Dubai launches first parents’ and educators’ councils

To boost school–family partnerships, teacher wellbeing, students' educational experiences

Dubai's first Parents Council members

Dubai plans teacher well-being strategy, reveals KHDA

On World Teachers’ Day, learn what it will cover and when further details will be out

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KHDA to let Dubai schools change timings to cut traffic

Education Masterplan to ensure more kids go to school walking, cycling or on safe scooters

Flexible school timings in Dubai aim to reduce congestion and improve commutes.

Dubai forms new leadership network for higher education

New higher education network links universities, industry and government in Dubai

HELN aims to deepen ties between universities, businesses and government and support skills development.

Dubai student selected for global youth fellowship

First chairperson of Dubai Students Council launched by KHDA to represent UAE

Moza Ahmed

Dubai's KHDA sets roadmap for students’ future careers

Standards will strengthen academic and career guidance from the early years to graduation

KHDA has launched a comprehensive academic and career guidance framework

Dubai schools move October mid-term break forward

KHDA says private schools must follow the Ministry of Education calendar

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Dubai school fees: When can you get a refund?

KHDA clarifies Dubai school fee deposits, refunds and key deadlines for parents

The KHDA policy sets limits on application fees, registration deposits and re-registration payments, as well as rules on refunds.

Dubai school age cut-offs: What parents need to know

How Dubai’s new age cut-offs will change school entry from Pre-KG to Grade 1

UAE school age cut-off rules 2026-27: New KHDA rules explained

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