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Dubai schools: What changes for 2026-27?

What parents must know about new age rules, calendar changes and fee freeze

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Students return to GEMS Metropole School in Motor City, Dubai, as campuses reopen across the UAE for in-person learning following weeks of remote education.

Dubai schools under Dh45,000 with top KHDA ratings

'Very good' rated schools showing quality education can come at a lower cost

Parents looking for value can find several KHDA-rated schools with strong academic standards without paying premium private school fees (picture used for illustrative purposes).

New schools and universities coming to Dubai in 2026

Fresh campuses across Dubai and Sharjah to meet rising demand for private education

New schools opening in the UAE for 2026/27: Full list, locations, and fees

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai Education 33 progress

KHDA outlines major education programmes under Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy

Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy to build future-ready students

KHDA: How to get children to open up to parents

Sophie Jones shares practical tips on listening, trust and meaningful conversations

Speaking during a recent KHDA session on Parenting with Confidence, Jones shared practical strategies that can help parents build stronger communication with their children and encourage more open conversations.

Parents and teachers to join Dubai education councils

KHDA to launch new platforms from 2026-27 academic year to shape education policy

Initiative aims to build stronger collaboration in the education sector.

How will the new KHDA 24-hour inspection rule work?

Surprise checks aim to show parents the real picture of daily school life

Students at GEMS Metropole school in Dubai. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

KHDA to inspect Dubai schools with 24 hours' notice

Inspections to resume with 2 types of quality assurance visits from 2026-27 academic year

KHDA has introduced two distinct types of quality assurance visits under a renewed, differentiated approach.

KHDA, Parkin to digitise parking for Dubai schools

New system will enable real-time checks, remove manual approvals for students and staff

KHDA, Parkin partner to digitise parking access for Dubai schools

Dubai schools offer flexible fee plans for families

Dubai schools ease fee burden with flexible plans, discounts and deferred payments

As school fees remain one of the biggest household expenses in the UAE, institutions are finding new ways to keep education within reach. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

What are 'safe zones' in Dubai schools?

What parents must know about KHDA’s new campus ‘safe zones’ and rules

Students at GEMS Metropole school in Dubai. Picture used for illustrative purposes.

UAE schools to resume outdoor activities

Schools have been informed that outdoor activities will soon resume

Schools across the UAE reopened on April 20, welcoming students back to classrooms after weeks of distance learning triggered by regional tensions.

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