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Could your child qualify for KG in UAE schools in 2026?

Explained: UAE school age changes, admissions, and eligibility for the 2026-27 year

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Parents in the UAE should plan ahead as school age rules shift.

UAE schools alert: Double absence after Eid Al Etihad

Absences on Dec 3, 4, 5 before winter break to count as 2 days without acceptable excuse

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450-year-old British school to open in Dubai

Rugby School Dubai will take over the existing Kent College Dubai campus in Nad Al Sheba

Founded in 1567, the Rugby School is one of the oldest independent schools in the United Kingdom.

Winter holiday for UAE students to begin on December 8

Teaching and administrative staff are scheduled to begin their winter break a week later

The second semester is set to commence on January 5, 2026.

UAE schools resume exams after fog-related delays

The move follows a two-day disruption caused by heavy fog that affected multiple regions

Schools also reported that all exam committees are prepared to receive students at their usual times, with organizational measures in place to ensure testing proceeds smoothly and safely.

Dubai school charges Dh200,000 a year. Is it worth it?

AI labs, robotics, esports, performing arts and sports – shaping tomorrow’s leaders today

Industry experts, alongside teachers, guide students daily, making the school truly stand out. Photo: Ahmad Alotbi/Gulf News

How Dubai librarian from Kerala got UNESCO nod

M.O. Raghunath just turned an academic project at into a globe-spanning literary work

MO Raghunath's book

Global EdTech Prize winners named at Abu Dhabi summit

Innovators range from solar learning tablets to AI teacher tools and game-based maths

Representatives from Imagine Worldwide, Brisk Teaching, and Matific at the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi.

UAE: Don’t let AI make students lazy, warns Summit head

Teachers placed at the centre of AI tool decisions, says Vikas Pota

Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the World Schools Summit, at Yasmina British Academy in Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.

AI won’t replace magic of teachers: Google’s Ben Gomes

Chief Technologist on AI in classrooms, preparing students for tomorrow’s jobs

Ben Gomes, Google’s Chief Technologist for Learning and Sustainability, at the World Schools Summit in Abu Dhabi.

UAE schools roll out unified exam rules for 2025–26

Stricter rules, device bans and clear procedures aim to protect exam integrity

New exam rules set strict bans on devices, cheating and hall disruptions.

UAE schools make students sign exam conduct pledges

New rules aim to prevent cheating and ensure discipline during end-of-term exams

UAE issues strict exam rules with tough penalties

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