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Teachers' Day Gift Ideas in the UAE: Class Gifts Teachers Can Say Yes To
Education5 min

Teachers' Day Gift Ideas in the UAE: Class Gifts Teachers Can Say Yes To

World Teachers' Day is Monday 5 October. Warm, simple ideas the whole class can give together, and what UAE school rules say before you collect.

UAE School Year Groups Explained: FS1, FS2, KG and Year 1 by Birth Date
Education5 min

UAE School Year Groups Explained: FS1, FS2, KG and Year 1 by Birth Date

One table for FS1, FS2, KG1, KG2, Year 1 and Grade 1 by birth date, the new 31 December cut-off, and who it does not affect.

UAE School Rules 2026-27: No Homework, Fewer Screens and What It Means at Home
Education5 min

UAE School Rules 2026-27: No Homework, Fewer Screens and What It Means at Home

The ministry has dropped homework for the youngest, put books back in Grade 6 and shared the study behind it. Who it covers, what changes, and what to try at home.

UAE Schools Announce Early Spring Break Starting March 9: What Families Should Know
Education4 min

UAE Schools Announce Early Spring Break Starting March 9: What Families Should Know

Schools and universities across the UAE will begin spring break earlier this year, starting March 9. Here is what parents need to know and how families can plan the extra time with children.