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September 2026 Students are back at school across Dubai, and while children are settling into the new academic year, Dubai school admissions teams are already turning their attention to the 2027–28 academic year. If your child was born in 2024, they may be eligible to start school in August 2027. For many schools in Dubai, applications for August open during the autumn of the preceding year. Some schools have a clearly defined application timeline, while others accept applic

Whilst children enjoy a long summer vacation through July and August, many assume school staff do too. But if you peek behind the school gates of any Dubai school, you'll find a busy team ensuring everything runs smoothly for the first day of term. School starts on 31st August 2026. Are you ready? Facilities The summer break is often the best time for schools to engage in expansion and improvement projects across the school. Check out the social media pages of your school

Who are the KHDA? The Knowledge and Human Development Authority is the government body that regulates and oversees private education in Dubai. They are committed to making Dubai education world-class through a focus on quality, access and engagement. Who are they responsible for? The KHDA oversees all Dubai private schools, early childhood centres and nurseries, universities and higher education institutions, training institutes and professional education providers. The Mini

Memories Monday #12 Week 3 of Term 1 in Dubai often signals the start of extra-curricular activities in schools across the city. Schools boast about the number of activities they have available and the number of students involved in them. For many schools, sports feature strongly in their lists of offerings, and trophy cabinets attest to past successes. Almost every sport imaginable is on offer here — from the classics like football, tennis, and swimming, to the unexpected: s

A round up of the education headlines in Dubai this week. 1. MOE guidelines for attendance 2. Schools cutting mid-term breaks to comply with unified calendar 3. Research conducted into indoor air quality of classrooms 4. Some schools now have new paid parking zones in popular pick-up/drop off locations

Memories Monday – The Languages We Learn One of the things that excites me most about education in Dubai is the incredible diversity of...

Today marks the first day of school for many children around the UAE. It’s a day filled with excitement and nerves for students, parents...

“My daughter would like to join the school, but only if she doesn’t have to wear a tie.” That was how one parent once began an enrolment...

In just two weeks, thousands of children across the UAE will be getting ready for their very first day of school. I don’t remember my own...

Transportation is an essential factor to consider when choosing a school in Dubai. Growing up in small-town New Zealand in the 1990s, I...

As a child one of the most exciting activities of the summer holiday was buying stationery for the coming school year. Mum would have the...

This week, I had breakfast with a few friends who are professional musicians. As often happens when we get together, conversation...

Memories Monday #4: Summer Holidays It’s summer vacation for Dubai schools. A much needed break for students and teachers. During...

Yesterday marked a significant milestone for students across Dubai and around the world as they received their results for the...

Working in Dubai, I often seen just how much of a culture shock the school system can be for new arrivals. It was no different for me. I...

At the end of this week, schools across Dubai will close for the end of the 2025-26 academic year. For some students, this will mark...