Trouble-Free Transitions: Kindergarten to Primary
The move from kindergarten, nursery or foundation to primary can be a tricky one. Along with the excitement and pride in finally becoming a ‘big-one’ there can also be... Read On
The move from kindergarten, nursery or foundation to primary can be a tricky one. Along with the excitement and pride in finally becoming a ‘big-one’ there can also be... Read On
A ban on interviewing children applying for places in kindergarten has come into effect in Abu Dhabi. Parents in the capital had become increasingly concerned at the onerous requirements... Read On
Children who fall behind bright classmates at primary school can suffer a serious loss of confidence that holds them back for several years, it is claimed. The study –... Read On
A father has successfully sued a private school in Dubai for an alleged failure by the school to educate his son to an acceptable level. In a judgement that... Read On
Is Dubai a good place to educate your child? Comparing academic performance with peers internationally is no easy feat, but international assessment in mathematics and science show students in the... Read On
GEMS Education, the single largest provider of education in the UAE has announced plans to open 10 new schools in the Emirates over the next two years. The UAE... Read On
Parents have lodged 74 complaints against Dubai’s private schools this month at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) according to a Gulf News report. Their concerns range from... Read On
The average fee paid for a pupil to attend a Dubai school has risen to Dh17,172 a year according to figures released by the emirate’s education regulator, the Knowledge... Read On
Almost every second school student in Dubai now goes to an after-school private tutor according to figures cited in UAE newspaper Gulf News, which reports the “Shadow Education” market... Read On
The good news – more schools than ever achieved the outstanding grade from the KHDA. The bad news? Because of that more schools than ever plan to increase their... Read On
Outstanding schools in Dubai will be allowed to raise fees by six percent for the academic year 2012-13, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said on Sunday. It... Read On