22 Did You Know
ADEK
MIDAD INITIATIVE OPENS NEW AND ACCESSIBLE PATHWAY INTO TEACHING IN ABU DHABI ADEK has launched Midad, a flexible, entry- level teacher training programme designed to equip passionate individuals with the skills needed to step into the classroom. Open to UAE nationals and long-term residents, the initiative begins with a four-week, self-paced bootcamp covering classroom management, teaching methodologies, diverse student needs, and the integration of technology and AI into learning. Participants can apply their skills in part-time teaching roles upon completion, with high performers invited to apply to Kon Moallim Cohort 2 - ADEK’s flagship programme offering a fully sponsored postgraduate diploma in education. The initiative broadens the educator pool by welcoming individuals with diverse real-world experience and a deep understanding of UAE values.
KHDA
School Standards & Accountability THE RETURN OF INSPECTIONS
When the Ministry of Education shifted the school entry age cut- off from August 31 to December 31, effective from the 2026–27 academic year, it set off a chain reaction across the UAE’s early years sector. Children born between September and December - previously too young for FS2 - are now eligible a full year earlier, sending demand for Foundation Stage 2 and Grade 1 places soaring almost overnight. KHDA moved quickly to clarify Dubai’s position: schools must comply with the federal legislation, and children born between September 1 and December 31, 2021 - who missed out on the 2025–26 year can register for FS2 or Year 1 for 2026–27. But with popular schools already reporting full classes and some parents left without confirmed placements, the regulator has also emphasised that schools and families should work together to assess individual readiness acknowledging that not every child eligible by date is necessarily ready by development.
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KHDA
Fees & Affordability TUITION FEE FREEZE
Confirmed under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, private school tuition fees in Dubai are completely frozen for the 2026-27 academic year, with no increases permitted. KHDA’s confirmation gives families the certainty they need as school registration season gets underway - a direct signal that affordability remains a policy priority as Dubai’s school population continues to grow.
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