Abu Dhabi schools told to prepare a report for each student every semester

The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has affirmed that schools are required to prepare an official report for each student at least once per semester to be delivered...

Teaching staff returns to school on Monday after summer break

School administrators and teachers will begin the new 2025–26 academic year on Monday, August 18. Students will start on the following Monday (Aug.25, 2025). Specialised training for administrative and...

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Don’t end programmes that support students

On April 15, another school shooting rocked Texas; four students were wounded before the 17-year-old shooter surrendered. Shockingly, the shooting occurred at the same Dallas high school where a...

Technical glitch causes delay in physics exams for grades 9-11 in UAE

The second-semester exams for the current academic year (2024-2025) encountered an unexpected 'technical failure' on the first day of the examination on Monday, for students of public and private...

British curriculum schools in Dubai announce timings during Ramadan

The British Curriculum Schools in Dubai have announced adjustments to the school day timings during the Holy Month of Ramadan, in line with the needs of the Holy Month...

Certifying and awarding green schools

Recognising and awarding India’s most environmentally responsible schools, a staggering 356 schools received the coveted ‘Green’ certification from the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). Of these, 25 secured...

Allergy-causing foods and delivery services banned in Abu Dhabi schools

Sheikha Al Naqbi, Staff Reporter The recently approved policy for healthy eating and food safety in Abu Dhabi schools, endorsed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge...

Abu Dhabi implements new recruitment policy for schools

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has stated that the recently implemented policy on staffing in Abu Dhabi schools stipulates that educational...

UAE replaces exam for some public school students with a project-based assessment

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) has confirmed its comprehensive preparedness for the 2024-2025 academic year, reaffirming that public schools are ready to welcome students...