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Tag: Ministry of Education

Feb 13
9 min read
UAE School Starting Age 2026 to 2027: What Parents Need to Know About the British Schools Update

SEO Title: UAE school starting age 2026-2027: British schools update Meta Description: UAE moves to a 31 Dec cut-off for 2026-2027. See what it means for British schools, late birthdays, readiness checks, and parent next steps. If your child has a birthday late in the year, school admissions can feel like trying to hit a […]

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Jun 22
10 min read
UAE Ministry of Education’s New Mandatory Guidelines: What Families and Businesses Need to Know

TL;DR The Ministry of Education in the UAE has rolled out mandatory guidelines that affect everyone in the education space—students, parents, school administrators, and businesses alike. These rules, covering subjects like Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social Studies, will come into effect for private schools from the 2025/2026 school year. Why do these changes matter? For […]