Australia’s University of Wollongong in Dubai opens its state-of-the-art campus in Dubai Knowledge Park
Close to 50,000 students representing all academic stages from over 1,200 public and private schools will participate in 1,000 virtual interactive workshops
This offer excludes departures from India and China
The decision will not apply to students and nurses who already have licences
Student travellers can enjoy special discounts on economy and business class fares, additional baggage and a free date change of their booking
Dubai Taxi Corporation’s school transport service has 18,608 registered students
Five academic models are available to private schools in Abu Dhabi to balance between in-classroom and online learning
Schools are encouraged to implement innovative solutions to ensure high safety standards in the current environment
Last month, KHDA issued a list of 100-plus protocols for the re-opening of private schools across the emirate in September this year
The government suspended all public schools on March 12 due to the spread of Covid-19
Over 100 safety measures entail wearing masks, regular sanitisation, temperature checks and maintaining adequate distancing
The network of schools is undergoing regular deep cleaning and disinfection using hospital-grade anti-viral disinfectants
This move was to safeguard the future of Grade 12 students and guarantee their right to higher education
The university said it is will provide aid to students who are finding it difficulties to finance their tuition fees
In the aftermath of the Covid-19 outbreak and extended distance learning programmes, schools and parents continue to deal with a number of challenges