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Covid vaccine UAE: Schools see spike in students opting for campus lessons

05 January 2021

"Many attributed this to the Covid-19 vaccine which has infused a sense of confidence among the student community. Dubai schools recorded over 80 per…

GCSEs and A-levels likely to be cancelled in UAE as UK warns of prolonged

05 January 2021

"Thousands of pupils in the Emirates face a second year of uncertainty. UAE school principals expect GCSE and A-level exams to be cancelled again this…

Distance / Remote Learning

Lagos Postpones School Resumption Till Further Notice

05 January 2021

"Public and private primary and secondary schools in Lagos State are not reopening today, as earlier announced.  The spokesman, Ministry of Education,…

Wellbeing Distance / Remote Learning

Uncertainty as primary pupils return in England

04 January 2021

Primary schools are due to open despite warnings from teachers' unions and some councils.Read the full article at: www.bbc.co.uk

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Abu Dhabi schools to wait till Jan 17 for in-person learning - News

03 January 2021

"Schools in Abu Dhabi will be offering only remote learning for the first two weeks of the new school term starting from Sunday. On December 30, the…

Distance / Remote Learning Wellbeing

Dubai pupils return for in-person classes but Abu Dhabi goes ahead with

03 January 2021

Children in all public schools in the Emirates and pupils in private schools in Abu Dhabi will study remotely for the next two weeksRead the full…

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Do you have what it takes to shine? Apply now for the GESS Education Awards

03 January 2021

We're delighted to announce that we are still open to accept nominations for the 8th annual GESS Education Awards. 

Distance / Remote Learning

9 in 10 Sharjah students remain e-learners for second term

07 January 2021

Students in Sharjah are free to enrol in any of the three education systems: 100 per cent virtual classes, onsite learning, and hybrid education which…

Edtech

Dubai teacher creates computer programme to grade GCSE short answers

07 January 2021

A teacher in Dubai has created a computer programme that can evaluate GCSE short-answer questions with about 94 per cent accuracy. The system is…

Saudi Arabia starts construction of new schools under public-private

06 January 2021

Infrastructure consultancy AECOM announced on Tuesday that construction has started on the first phase of Saudi Arabia's schools Public Private…