May 07, 2013
Turmoil in the region will lead to a shortage of teachers for private schools next year, the head of the Sharjah Education Zone has warned. Read Article Arab Spring will lead to teacher shortage for UAE private schools
May 07, 2013
Take our poll: Expat and Emirati teachers complain that since beating children with sticks was banned, they have no authority in classrooms or any way of controlling pupils. Read Article Corporal punishment ban makes discipline 'almost impossible' say UAE teachers
Apr 02, 2013
Universities using curriculums other than solely American are attracting more enrolments in a trend towards more multicultural knowledge. Read Article UAE students choosing against universities that focus solely on US-style education
Mar 20, 2013
The dilapidated condition of the Al Raeefa school in Umm Al Quwain has been highlighted by a member of the Federal National Council. Read Article FNC member asks minister to make UAQ school top priority
Dec 04, 2012
A majority of schools in Dubai lack the proper provisions to support children with special needs. Schools that do are oversubscribed or are unaffordable. Read Article Most Dubai schools unable to support children with special needs
Nov 27, 2012
The Ministry of Higher Education tells students to check with it before starting internet courses, after complaints about unaccredited degrees from an online university actively recruiting in the UAE. Read Article Education ministry warns UAE students of unaccredited online degrees
Nov 17, 2012
Parents who home-school are nervous about the prospect of a new law requiring school enrolment up to age 18. Read Article Compulsory school bill sparks UAE expats' fears
Oct 24, 2012
Experts say many employers, especially those in free zones, shy from offering internships as they are unsure of the laws regarding issues such as work permits. Read Article Uncertain laws force UAE employers to shun interns
Sep 29, 2012
Ten years after it was introduced, too many pupils are unable to the pass the Common Educational Proficiency Exam (Cepa). Read Article Two in five Emiratis still leave school with no exam pass
