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Parents relieved as Dubai private schools barred from

The recent decision made by the Dubai government to freeze private school fees for the 2026-27 academic year has granted a big relief for parents, ....

UAE Schools Offer Flexible Fee Plans for Parents Hit by Job

While some families in the UAE face increasing financial pressure as the US-Israel-Iran conflict continues, schools in the country say they are ....

How Dubai schools are helping families with flexible

Dubai: With education expenses continuing to rise across the UAE, many families are looking for ways to better manage school-related costs. In ....

UAE to decide on May 10 if schools and universities

The model of learning, in-person or remote for the next academic term will be announced on May 10, said UAE's Ministry of Education. The ....

UAE explains why school buses won’t run next week

The Ministry of Education said plans to assign school buses at private and public schools have been suspended before restoring face-to-face classroom ....

UAE Indian schools start academic year online

As Indian curriculum schools across the UAE gear up for the new academic year — traditionally starting in April — uncertainty over ....

CISCE cancels UAE Class 10, 12 exams amid tensions

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has cancelled Class 10 and Class 12 board exams across the UAE due to ongoing ....

Dubai sets new Friday timing for private schools from

All private schools, in addition to early childhood centres located within the emirate’s private schools, must conclude their school day ....

Dubai KHDA releases new school calendar; full list of 2025

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has posted the academic calendar for the 2025-2026 school year marking significant terms and ....

Dubai KHDA announces pause on some school inspections for

The private schools under Dubai will not be getting any inspections in the 2025-26 academic year. This was made clear by Dubai's KHDA (Knowledge ....

No fee hike in some Dubai schools despite KHDA-approved

Although private schools in the emirate have been allowed to increase tuition fees by up to 2.35% for the year 2025-2026, a school group in Dubai has ....