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1 week ago

Bahrain: Private Institutes Resume Classroom Learning Under New Guidelines

The Ministry of Labour Bahrain has announced the resumption of in-person training at private training institutions, effective Monday, April 13. The ministry confirmed that institutions will have the flexibility to conduct programmes either on-site or remotely, depending on the nature of the course and requirements set by international awarding bodies. All in-person sessions must follow precautionary measures to ensure the safety of participants. Private training institutions seeking further information can contact the ministry through dedicated phone lines or via email.

2 weeks ago

KHDA rolls out home-based learning options for children aged up to 6 in UAE

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched two new services that will allow private early childhood centres to offer centre-led home-based learning (CLHL) groups and centre-supervised home tutoring for children aged up to six years in home settings. The initiative has been aimed at expanding learning options for families while ensuring continuity of education during periods of disruption, without compromising on quality or safety. Two flexible learning models Under the new move, centres can offer CLHL Hubs, which are small, nursery-style learning groups conducted in approved homes. Each hub can accommodate up to eight children from different families and is supervised by centre staff. In addition, CLHL Educators provide personalised home tutoring, where a qualified, KHDA-registered teacher is deployed by a centre to support a single child or siblings within the same family. KHDA has clarified that these services will only be activated during government-mandated distance learning periods. Early childhood centres are not permitted to offer them outside such circumstances. Strict guidelines to ensure quality and safety To regulate the delivery of home-based learning, KHDA has introduced a clear framework supported by seven requirements. These include licensing approval, risk assessment, parent agreements, child protection policies, staff records, supervision and monitoring, […]

2 weeks ago

Qatar Announces Resumption of In-person Classes for Educational Institutions

Qatar announces the resumption of in-person classes & services starting Sunday, April 12, 2026, across nurseries, kindergartens, public & private schools, & educational service centers, according to the approved academic calendar. Qatar’s Ministry of Education said that when in-person classes resume in government schools, mid-term exams for the second semester will be replaced with alternative assessments, carried out through flexible online tests to measure learning outcomes.

3 weeks ago

Bahrain: Nurseries And Special Needs Schools Reopen Tomorrow

The Ministry of Education announced that nurseries, kindergartens, and schools catering to pupils with special needs will resume in-person operations starting Sunday, while remote learning will continue for all other students until further notice. The decision follows a recent review of precautionary emergency operating measures introduced earlier. The ministry stated that the updated arrangements aim to provide families with greater flexibility while strengthening access to early childhood education and special education services. Starting Sunday, parents will have the option to send their children to nurseries and kindergartens. Similarly, families of students with special needs in both public and private schools can return to on-site learning, where educational and support services will be provided as normal. The ministry also confirmed that private schools will be permitted to conduct assessments linked to international qualifications under a flexible framework agreed with relevant overseas examination bodies. This measure is intended to ensure students can complete their certification requirements and maintain their academic progression without disruption. All other students across public and private schools and educational institutions will continue with remote learning arrangements until further notice from the ministry. Education Minister Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma said the revised plan offers families more choice in […]

3 weeks ago

Summer 2026 IGCSE and A-level Exams Cancelled in UAE, OxfordAQA Confirms

Exam board OxfordAQA has confirmed that its IGCSE and International A-Level exams scheduled in the UAE for Summer 2026 will not take place. It is the first UK board to make such an announcement for the region, while other UK boards, including Pearson Edexcel and AQA, have not yet disclosed their plans for this year’s GCSE and A-Level exams. This move follows earlier decisions affecting IB and CBSE students, whose exams were already called off due to ongoing disruptions. Khaleej Times can confirm, that notices stating the same have been shared with schools here. The cancellations specifically include IGCSE English as a Second Language, along with other subjects assessed by OxfordAQA. Schools are now waiting for detailed instructions on how student performance will be evaluated in the absence of traditional written exams.

3 weeks ago

Bahrain To Reopen Nurseries And Special Needs Schools From April 5

The Ministry of Education will allow nurseries, kindergartens, and schools serving pupils with special needs to reopen from Sunday, 5 April 2026, while keeping remote learning in place for all other students until further notice. The move follows the ministry’s latest review of the emergency operating steps brought in as a precaution over the past period. It said the change would give parents more room to choose and widen access to services linked to early years learning and special education. From Sunday, parents may send children back to nurseries and kindergartens if they wish. The same choice will apply to families of pupils with special needs in public and private schools, which will again be allowed to receive them and provide teaching and support on-site. Private schools will also be allowed to run test arrangements linked to international qualifications under a flexible scheme agreed with overseas awarding bodies. The ministry said this would help students secure their certificates and graduation papers without harm to their academic standing, in a step meant to protect their future study prospects. All other students in public schools, private schools, and other educational institutions will stay on remote learning until the ministry says otherwise. Education […]

3 weeks ago

Indian Schools In UAE Begin New Academic Year Online From April 6

Students in Indian curriculum schools across the UAE are starting the 2026–27 academic year online, with a few institutions already having begun remote classes on Monday and the majority of them starting on 6 April. Schools have adopted a blended model of synchronous and asynchronous learning, allowing students to balance live lessons with flexible, self-paced activities. These activities include morning assemblies, introductions to new teachers, orientation sessions, and remote student leadership induction ceremonies. Live lessons are designed to be interactive, concise, and student-centred, making full use of digital tools, multimedia resources, and collaborative platforms to sustain engagement. Teachers will closely monitor student progress through formative assessments, digital assignments, and targeted feedback to ensure that learning outcomes remain consistent. Structured learning to keep students engaged Fatima Martin, Principal and CEO of GEMS New Millennium School, explained the approach. “The extension of distance learning does not alter the core academic or operational processes of the school; rather, it shifts their delivery online. Teaching, learning, assessments, routines, and student support systems continue as planned, ensuring continuity and familiarity for students, staff, and parents.” She added, “All scheduled events in the school calendar — including morning assemblies, student leadership induction ceremonies, and other key […]

4 weeks ago

UAE Schools Reveal Safety Plans for Proposed Reopening: Lockdown Drills, Safe Zones

As some of the UAE’s largest private school groups seek regulatory approval to reopen campuses ahead of the April 3 distance learning deadline, they are laying out in detail what they have done to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff amid the ongoing Iranian aggression on the country. From emergency lockdown frameworks to transport contingencies, the measures being put in place paint a picture of schools preparing for a range of scenarios even as all of them confirmed that they will provide hybrid learning to support those who wish to continue online classes. Dubai’s education regulator, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), has confirmed that any institution seeking to return to in-person learning must submit a formal request with clear justification. Each application will be reviewed by the Ministry of Education on a case-by-case basis, with student safety the overriding criterion. Multi-layered risk assessment Leams Group, which operates four schools across five campuses in Dubai has applied to reopen specifically for examination cohorts, with British curriculum board exams due to begin in April. Nabil Hasan Lahir, CEO of Leams Education told Gulf News that the proposed reopening is limited to identified examination groups only, to facilitate […]

1 month ago

Nigerian Researchers Accidentally Confirm Africa’s Low IQ Problem

For many years the political left has dismissed all discussion about links between third world populations and low intelligence as “racism” and “xenophobia”. The well documented fact that low IQ populations are more inclined towards lack of impulse control and a higher crime rate does not matter to progressives. They assert that such claims are based on “rigged” and “biased” data. For example, the data on Somalia‘s low median IQ (which is 67 and far below the western average of 100) is often criticized as “incomplete” because the data is usually taken from refugees and migrants leaving the country rather than a population sample from within the country. However, populations in neighboring countries like Djibouti or Ethiopia have nearly identical test results. It is simply a fact that IQ is largely genetic (around 80% of testing outcome). The rest is a matter of varied experiences and environment. This does not mean that a “disadvantaged” childhood results in a lower IQ score. In fact, high IQ individuals often come from significant struggles and studies on top “high achievers” show that around 75% of them come from difficult backgrounds including extreme poverty. The leftist arguments against IQ as a qualifier for immigration […]

1 month ago

CBSE Cancels Class 12 Exams In Bahrain, UAE And Other Gulf Countries

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled the Class 12 board examinations scheduled to be held in several Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, affecting thousands of Indian students studying in CBSE-affiliated schools across the region. The decision was taken after reviewing the current situation in the Middle East and considering the safety and well-being of students. Authorities noted that the prevailing uncertainties and disruptions in the region had made it difficult to conduct the examinations in a safe and orderly manner. The cancellation applies to the remaining Class 12 board exams that were previously postponed in these countries. Earlier, several examinations had already been deferred as tensions in the region led to disruptions in normal school operations and travel. Education authorities advised students and parents to stay in contact with their respective schools for further updates on assessment procedures and the declaration of results. CBSE is expected to announce alternative evaluation methods or further instructions regarding how the results will be determined. The move affects a large number of Indian expatriate students studying in CBSE schools across the Gulf region, where the Indian curriculum is widely followed.

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Bahrain: Private Institutes Resume Classroom Learning Under New Guidelines

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