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Back to school UAE updates: 1.27m students return today

Watch students, teachers back at classes after summer break, new academic year for many

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UAE back to school 2026: Live updates as record 1.27 million students return to classrooms

President congratulates UAE students as schools reopen

Sheikh Mohamed calls on students to make the most of opportunities to gain knowledge

Sheikh Mohamed urged students to embrace the new academic year with optimism, ambition and determination.

Why great institutions may no longer need generations

The UAE suggests experience, not age, may be the real foundation of excellence

A new school does not have to discover everything for itself. It can inherit experience before it has accumulated much of its own.

National ambulance boosts back-to-school readiness

Ambulances deployed near schools and major roads as students return to class

National ambulance boosts emergency readiness as UAE schools reopen for new term.

Why learning should not stop when school does

Practical experiences can help students build skills without extending the school year

Experiences make learning more relevant because students can see how knowledge is used to solve real problems.

UAE A-level toppers reveal how they got top grades

UAE students excel with portfolios and internal exams after A-level cancellations

Students and parents at DBS Emirates Hills collecting their results.

Which UAE banks let parents spread school fee payments?

Zero-interest plans run for up to 24 months, but processing fees, eligibility rules vary

Most schools allow parents to pay fees by card without the transaction charges.

UAE A-Levels: 100% pass rates after exam cancellations

UAE pupils secure top university places after exceptional A-level performance

Students at DBS Emirates Hills celebrating their results.

UAE schools 2026-27: Key term dates and holidays

Key term dates, breaks and public holidays for UAE parents in 2026-27

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UAE back-to-school costs 2026: How parents are saving

UAE parents turn planning, cashback and community swaps into school savings

UAE parents are finding ways to manage rising back-to-school costs, from buying supplies early to reusing and exchanging school essentials with other parents. (Picture used for illustrative purposes).

Sharjah’s top-rated schools for under Dh35,000

Top Sharjah schools combine strong ratings with moderate annual fees

Students of Delhi Private School, Sharjah, return to campus in high spirits after the winter vacation. (Picture used for illustrative purposes only).

Dubai schools: What changes for 2026-27?

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

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.

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