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The United Arab Emirates has announced a series of major initiatives for the school sector for the 2025\u20132026 academic year. The goal: to modernize education, prepare students for future challenges, and strengthen core skills.<\/p>\n
For the first time, a national Artificial Intelligence (AI) curriculum will be rolled out in all public schools, from Kindergarten (KG) to Grade 12.<\/p>\n
The courses will cover seven key areas:<\/p>\n
Basic concepts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Data and algorithms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Software<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Ethical awareness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Practical applications<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Innovation and project design<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
Community and policy engagement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Nearly 1,000 specialized teachers have been trained to deliver these courses, which will be either integrated into existing subjects or taught as separate modules.<\/p>\n
Centralized exams for the second trimester will be abolished. Instead, students will be assessed through continuous evaluation and school-based exams. Centralized exams will remain only for the first and third trimesters.<\/p>\n
This reform aims to reduce academic stress and promote critical and continuous learning.<\/p>\n
The Project-Based Learning and Assessment<\/em> (PBLA) model is being expanded to all students in Cycle 2. Students will work on real-life projects, encouraging autonomy, creativity, and teamwork.<\/p>\n At the same time, new standardized tests in Arabic, English, and Mathematics will be introduced for students in Grades 4 through 11.<\/p>\n In private schools, Arabic language instruction will increase to 200 minutes per week (40 minutes per day), with plans to reach 300 minutes by 2027\u20132028.<\/p>\n In Abu Dhabi, the education authority (ADEK) has made four hours of weekly Arabic classes mandatory from kindergarten, with differentiated instruction for native and non-native speakers.<\/p>\n Nine new schools will open, providing more than 25,000 seats and hiring around 800 additional teachers.<\/p>\n The government also plans to:<\/p>\n Maintain 460 schools<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Operate 5,500 school buses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Distribute 47,000 laptops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Print 10 million textbooks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A new physical, sports, and health education program has been introduced to promote well-being and healthy lifestyles.<\/p>\n At the same time, parental engagement is being strengthened through the creation of 520 parent councils, involving over 6,000 members.<\/p>\n Three national campaigns aim to showcase role models and develop student talent:<\/p>\n From Skill to Leadership<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n My Inspiring Family<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Inspiring People in the Field<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Finally, the launch of the Young Investor<\/em> program will allow 75,000 students to gain practical skills in money management and investment, directly connected to real-life applications.<\/p>\n Through these ambitious reforms, the United Arab Emirates reaffirms its commitment to building a forward-looking education system \u2014 one that embraces modern technologies, multilingualism, health awareness, and active family participation.<\/p>\n The 2025\u20132026 academic year thus marks a pivotal milestone in the nation\u2019s educational transformation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The United Arab Emirates has announced a series of major initiatives for the school sector for the 2025\u20132026 academic year. 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\nStrengthening Arabic and Islamic Education<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nNew Schools and Infrastructure Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nHealth, Sports, and Parental Involvement<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nInspiring and Empowering Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nFinancial Education in the Curriculum<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nConclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n