July 9, 2017

Dr Sonia Ben Jaafar, author of A Parent’s Guide to School Choice in Dubai, said the international mobility of UAE families is one reason why IB curriculum is growing in popularity in the Emirates.

Januart 13, 2016

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) today announces that it has made significant progress in its Connect to Learn project in Myanmar. 155 teachers from all 31 schools have successfully completed the first stage of their training, which will now allow them to begin integrating ICT into their classroom teaching, and to use the internet to enrich the learning experience of students.

October 18, 2015

An increase in the number of school buses for special-needs pupils has been welcomed by educators. The buses also use tracking systems and send notifications to parents and the school confirming pick-ups and drop-offs.

July 25, 2015

Schools are being urged to introduce comprehensive anti-violence programmes after a study revealed that four in 10 primary and secondary pupils kick, punch, slap or use other physical force on their peers.

July 20, 2015

Seven out of 10 private schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi have improved their performance, according to the government’s latest round of inspections.

April 14, 2015

Ericsson has published its 22nd Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility Report summarizing its performance during 2014. Ericsson portfolio enables Technology for Good(TM) programs now benefitting four million people around the world in areas like financial inclusion, education, and humanitarian response.

December 29, 2014

Few employment and internship opportunities available to teenagers may be putting them at a disadvantage when it comes to applying for colleges or universities overseas, experts and parents say.

DUBAI // Low salaries paid to teachers, an over reliance on textbooks and the quality of teaching given to pupils are among the key issues that education experts feel should be addressed in order to improve the education system.

December 9, 2014

ABU DHABI // The Minister of Education has revealed plans to provide gifted pupils with a more advanced curriculum.

Hussein Al Hammadi’s plans for high-achieving pupils also included a federal law to support them through their education.

October 10, 2014

Ericsson and the UK government partner to improve girls' education in Myanmar

September 16, 2014

DUBAI // Private-school regulators are seeking to improve the quality of Arabic lessons with a new teacher-training conference.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced on Tuesday that it would offer What Works Arabic Plus, a day-long series of workshops to help educators exchange ideas on teaching and learning Arabic.

September 17, 2014

Dubai: Arabic classes will no longer be a mere formality in Dubai as schools across curricula will have to push the envelope and share best practices to make its learning more meaningful from this year.

May 29, 2014

ABU DHABI // Young Emiratis who aspire to work in the medical field will have a chance to get a hands-on introduction to the profession in the second annual Med-Camp hosted by Khalifa University.

Emirati pupils in grades 10 and 11 who are interested in health care can apply for the free, five-day camp that runs from August 3-7. A second session is being offered from August 17-21. Space on each is limited to 40 participants.

September 18, 2012

DUBAI // School workers have been asked to put aside competition and work together to improve the private education system.

More than 500 school teachers and leaders convened yesterday at Zayed University to discuss innovative teaching solutions, at the What Works conference organised by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

18 September 2012

Finding out ‘What Works’ for schools, over 500 teachers and students attended the conference hosted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) at Zayed University’s Convention Centre on Monday. A select group of school leaders shared best practices as they discussed ways to develop overall education in Dubai.

17 September 2012

Teachers and principals from Dubai’s private schools became students for a day as a conference on making schools better put the focus on the best practices followed in schools. 

March 2, 2012

DUBAI // The future of education lies in private schooling, according to the director general of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.

At an education forum yesterday, Dr Abdulla Al Karam said private schools were more efficient, provided better customer service and distributed the cost of reform across the system rather than centralising it with government.

16 August 2011

Driving technology into the classrooms is not something new. Schools, governments, private investors and educators have always shown interest in giving students a good feel of innovative learning technologies.