Private Schools

The codes establish responsibilities for both parents and schools and set standards for interactions within the school community

From the August 31 return date and new school admission age rules to Dubai’s private school fee freeze, here are the key dates and changes for the 2026-27 academic year

Private schools, meanwhile, will follow their own approved academic policies when determining how to complete the term and assess students

The Staff Deregistration Technical Guide sets out how schools should respond to misconduct and applies across all KHDA-regulated private education institutions

The updated calendar also introduces mid-term breaks for public and private schools following the government curriculum

The ministry has said that Arabic language lessons for kindergarten students will increase to 300 minutes per week (60 minutes per day) by the 2027-2028 academic year

The initiative reflects ADEK’s commitment to raising educational standards while fostering a strong sense of national identity among students

The expansion of the sector is highlighted in a new KHDA report, which also noted the opening of 10 new private schools during the academic year