Expatriate students are now eligible to enroll in public Schools in the UAE

New transport policy in Abu Dhabi schools focuses on safety and accountability

The Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in Abu Dhabi has rolled out a new transport policy for private schools aimed at improving child safety, supervision, and transport management. Parents, schools, and students are now expected to comply with these updated regulations to ensure smooth pick-up and drop-off procedures.Safety is the top priorityStudents under 15 are no longer allowed to travel to or from school without an accompanying adult.This rule applies to walking, private cars, taxis, or ride-hailing services –...

Dubai introduces new rules for school staff termination and deregistration

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has introduced strict new rules for private school staff recruitment, conduct, and termination. The measures, which apply to all KHDA-approved institutions, aim to improve teaching standards, safeguard students, and maintain Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for quality education.The Staff Deregistration Technical Guide, now available on the KHDA website, outlines how schools should handle serious misconduct and repeated violations of professional standards. The rules take immediate effect and will be supported by training...