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The Rise of Flexible Online Education in the UAE In 2025, many UAE families are embracing online learning models that deliver internationally recognised qualifications without the constraints of a fixed classroom schedule. This growth in flexible learning reflects a larger shift driven by hybrid working cultures and digital innovation, changing how young people engage with education. Flexibility One of the biggest draws of online schooling is flexibility. For too long, schools have dictated the rhythm of family schedules - now, innovative schools like MVA are flipping that script. Freed from fixed timetables and long commutes, families can design a learning routine that suits their needs. Short, self-paced lessons and remote access mean students can study during their most productive hours, reducing stress and burnout. In fact, UAE surveys show that flexible scheduling can lower student stress and give families more control over the day. Crucially, this adaptability supports student well-being - a priority for many parents. Over half of UAE parents say schools should focus more on mental health and well- being, and online schools like Minerva place well-being at the heart of learning, offering a calmer, more supportive environment than many high-pressure traditional schools. 48 % of Dubai parents believe blended or fully online learning will continue to be a permanent feature of schooling, according to a Dubai Executive
Council survey. 83 % of UAE parents
favour hybrid education models, with 40% specifically calling for explicit hybrid options to provide greater convenience and control, according to a 2022 My Online Schooling and Cambridge International study of 500 parents.
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