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Parents in UAE criticise 'exorbitant' fees of children's winter camps 

Hard-pressed families claim finding firms with affordable prices is tough

December 14, 2018
Brendon Fulton, principal of Dubai British School, disagrees with the idea of unilaterally abolishing homework in UAE schools. Antonie Robertson / The National

Bahrain's no homework rule will not stick in UAE, say teachers

Teachers encourage home learning projects that are an extension of school learning instead

December 14, 2018
British teacher Andria Zafirakou receives the Global Teacher Prize from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Karim Sahib / AFP

Abu Dhabi teacher among 50 shortlisted for global teacher prize worth $1 million

More than 10,000 educators were nominated for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019

December 13, 2018

Two UK schools in Dubai to merge next year 

Merger is aimed at providing a consistent educational journey for pupils

December 12, 2018
Richard Hay, a history teacher at Cranleigh, with Esha Saigal, left and Valentina Topalovska. Cranleigh School pupils and participants in the Model UN. Reem Mohammed / The National

UAE pupils learn the art of compromise at Model UN

Participants become national diplomats to resolve tense negotiations

December 11, 2018
More pupils are being sent to International Baccalaureate schools as resident population seeks transferable education. Reem Mohammed / The National

International Baccalaureate is Dubai's fastest growing curriculum 

The British curriculum, however, remains the most popular with the Indian curriculum close behind

December 11, 2018
Heavily sugared still soft drinks like Arizona have slipped through the net that penalises fizzy and high-caffeine beverages. The National

Sugar-packed drinks turning adolescents into addicts, study reveals

US research finds overweight children withdrawing from sugar displayed similar symptoms to alcoholics

December 8, 2018
Nigel Cropley, principal of Gems Founders School Al Mizhar, said the model for a more affordable education is proving popular with parents. Reem Mohammed / The National  

Shortage of affordable quality private schools in Dubai must be addressed, study finds

There is a growing move towards more affordable education in Dubai

December 6, 2018
Bill Delbrugge, head of Dunecrest American School, says his door is always open to pupils with concerns. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Pupils act as mentors at UAE schools to beat the bullies

Anti-bullying groups and friendly mentors are hoping to improve pupils' happiness

December 3, 2018
Experts say more needs to be done to tackle poor air quality in schools. Reem Mohammed / The National 

Poor air quality in schools putting children's health at risk, experts warn

Experts call for new legislation and stronger enforcement of existing regulations

November 29, 2018