Eye on Education

Preparing young people for the world of work

04 Dec 2025

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One of the UAE’s most influential business leaders, Khalaf Al Habtoor, founder and chairman of Al Habtoor Group, says students need hands-on wor...

Childhood and cultural identity

27 Nov 2025

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Raising sporty kids (without pushy parenting)

20 Nov 2025

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It’s mathematically impossible, but 17% of parents believe they’re raising a child with international athletic potential. So, as a Repton ...

How art could boost your kids confidence

13 Nov 2025

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In a world driven by screens and structure, the art room is often the one place children can truly experiment, make mistakes and push their imaginatio...

Learning languages in Dubai

06 Nov 2025

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From native languages to Arabic and others, how do we help our kids engage with new dialects? Helen hears from the experts at Repton Al Barsha and Hor...

AI in classrooms

30 Oct 2025

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We all know our children need to learn about modern technology - but what does that look like in practice and how do we balance progress with safety? ...

Ready for school, ready for life

23 Oct 2025

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It’s early years admission season — from stay-and-plays to school assessments, parents are wondering how to tell if their little ones are ...

Celebrating World Teacher Day

02 Oct 2025

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Teaching is about much more than ABCs. But what sets the best apart? Helen honours our educators with two school leaders. Plus, we dive into the reali...

Raising a greener generation

25 Sep 2025

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From the UN to our local schools, the education world is being charged with raising a new generation who understand our climate challenge. But how do ...

How much is too much homework?

19 Sep 2025

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We explore the transition from education into employment, especially for neurodiverse youth. Are we doing enough to support inclusive pathways into th...

Music tuition for kids

11 Sep 2025

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Should you encourage my child to play an instrument? Helen finds out how harnessing the transformative power of music for your kids and teens can bene...

The power of an ECA

04 Sep 2025

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From teamwork to discipline to self-confidence, sports and art classes offer more than just a physical or creative workout. So, what activities should...

Settling in for success

28 Aug 2025

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So, your kids are back in the classroom – but what do you do now to ensure the year ahead is a personal, emotional and academic success? Helen g...

Getting through GCSE results day

21 Aug 2025

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Thousands of kids across the UAE opened their GCSE results this morning. But what comes next, and what are the options if those results aren’t w...

Empathy, exams, and excellence in UAE schools

14 Aug 2025

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This week on Eye on Education, we explore two powerful stories shaping students’ lives in the UAE. First, we celebrate academic achievement as A...

Keeping kids active this summer

19 Jun 2025

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From sports to education actiivities, keeping kids active an engaged over summer can be a challenge. Helen gets some expert advice on how to get them ...

What you need to know about Dyslexia

12 Jun 2025

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Celebrity chef Jamie has opened up about his decades-long struggle with dyslexia – revealing he only read his first book at age 33. With 1 in 10...

What it’s really like to board at school in the UAE

29 May 2025

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Boarding school in Dubai? It might sound unexpected, but for a growing number of families, it’s becoming a modern solution to an age-old questio...

Financial literacy for kids

22 May 2025

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From pocket money advice for parents of primary school children to financial independence, saving and investing for older kids, how do we embed lesson...

Wellbeing in the classroom – and at home

15 May 2025

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It’s World Mental Health Week – and it’s also exam season. So how can we protect our kids’ wellbeing while exposing them to ac...

An Eye on Education reading special

08 May 2025

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As the latest Reading for Pleasure conference kicks off in Dubai, a host of literarature and teaching experts join Helen to discuss the best ways to f...

Supporting teens through study leave

01 May 2025

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How to motivate your kids - while also protecting their wellbeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creative careers

24 Apr 2025

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From gaming to the arts, could nurturing your child’s passions both inside and outside the classroom lead them to a career they love?See omnystu...

A day in the life of the UAE's largest school campus

17 Apr 2025

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Eye on Education is on the road today, getting a glimpse into life at Repton Dubai, where more than 2,600 pupils from age three to 18 pass through the...

How do you raise a global citizen?

10 Apr 2025

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How do current global issues feed into the humanities curriculum, and what role do schools play in raising internationally-astute adults? Helen asks M...

Mastering exam prep

20 Mar 2025

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Today on Eye on Education, we talked exams, and how to prepare without anxiety, with Matthew Whittaker of Repton Dubai, and Tom Adams of Horizon Inter...

Role modelling for kids

13 Mar 2025

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Who you look up to at a young age can shape your world view - so how can schools help kids find good role models? We asked Matthew Pearce, principal o...

Third Culture Kids

06 Mar 2025

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Navigating childhood in our multicultural citiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RAMADAN RULES

27 Feb 2025

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How to teach your kids about the Holy Month  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANXIETY IN SCHOOL

20 Feb 2025

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Keeping kids calm in the classroom and beyondSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FAKING IT

06 Feb 2025

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Can your kids tell truth from fiction onlineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POST-16 CHOICES

30 Jan 2025

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How to help your child decide what comes after school...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ECO-EDUCATION

23 Jan 2025

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From green spaces to green minds...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LIFE SKILLS

16 Jan 2025

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How can we prepare our kids for the real world?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SAFE TECH HABITS

09 Jan 2025

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Navigating boundaries with kids, teens & screensSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A MUSICAL EDUCATION

12 Dec 2024

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How singing in school could help your kidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MOCK EXAM PREP

05 Dec 2024

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Should your teens be studying over the winter break?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TRANSITION TIME

28 Nov 2024

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How to manage the move to secondary…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ARTISTIC ENDEAVOURS

21 Nov 2024

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How do creative subjects benefit our kids?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL TRIPS

14 Nov 2024

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How class holidays can help your kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SETTING DIGITAL BOUNDARIES

07 Nov 2024

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Who takes charge of the tech for your kids’ playdates?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE BIG HOMEWORK DEBATE

31 Oct 2024

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Are you a yes or a no to learning at home?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports and schools

24 Oct 2024

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This is how a healthy lifestyle is being promoted in our classrooms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STEAMing Ahead

10 Oct 2024

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The importance of maths and sciencesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World Teacher Day

03 Oct 2024

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Celebrating our educators and their astonishing impact on our kidsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are your kids’ school lunches?

26 Sep 2024

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Promoting good health is what parents and schools are always aiming for our children and that’s what we discuss with the experts- Kyle Roe, Head of ...

Helping Kids Settle in

19 Sep 2024

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Three weeks into the new academic year, we look at how schools help children to settle in with Jessica Townsend, Assistant Head of EYFS at Royal Gramm...

Parental Involvement in Education

12 Sep 2024

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How involved should parents be in their child's learning and school experience? Educators Darren Gale of Principal of Horizon International School and...

Should mobile phones be banned in schools?

05 Sep 2024

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You share your comments and we welcome our panel of experts - Daniel Herbert of Fixby Phone Pouch, Dr Alison Burrows and Screenwise Child UAE’s Sama...

BACK-TO-SCHOOL EDUCATION PACKAGE

29 Aug 2024

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More than a million kids are back at school for the new academic year this week so we prepare a packed show for you discussing empathy, back-to-school...

Transitioning from Primary to Secondary School

06 Jun 2024

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We speak to educators on how to better prepare pupils for transition to senior school.Plus, are we giving too much praise and recognitions to kids now...

Coping with failure and disappointment

30 May 2024

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Educators Clare Turbull from Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai and Amy Carroll from Ranches Primary School join us to talk how we can instill resil...

Guiding teens on social media use

23 May 2024

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To discuss this, we're joined live in the studio by Emma Ledger, Principal of Ranches Primary School and mum and daughter Paria and Sofia. And English...

Potty Training: What you can do to make it easier

16 May 2024

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Amanda Jenner, potty training expert, author and creator of the Potty Training Academy and My Carry Potty join us for a potty training session on Afte...

Keeping calm amidst tantrums

09 May 2024

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Dr Elena Andrioti of Dr Feelings advises how to help children regulate their emotions effectivelyAnd we focus on vocational education and career paths...

Teaching Empathy to Children

02 May 2024

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We’re joined by Dr Chris Willard, psychologist, a Harvard Medical School Faculty member, with expertise spanning anxiety, mindfulness, and meditatio...

How controlling are you as a parent?

25 Apr 2024

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Find out how you can become a supportive parent without being overbearingAnd get top tips from the experts on relieving exam stress for students.See o...

The Healthy Way To Promote Health & Nutrition

18 Apr 2024

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This week's Eye On Education discusses health, nutrition, and body positivity in schools, and addressing issues like weighing, body shaming, and sugar...

Is Your Child's Location On The Internet?

21 Mar 2024

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21 March 2024: Barry the Cyber Guy explores a range of pressing topics in the realm of technology and cybersecurity, including AI-generated content a...

Talking Ramadan and the community element of Iftar.

14 Mar 2024

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14 March 2024: Talking Ramadan, how it effects the classroom and the community element of Iftar. Hanan Ezzeldin from Family Hub on fasting, kindness a...

How Much Pocket Money Should Your Kids Get?

07 Mar 2024

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07 March 2024: Talking all things Financial Management for kids with experts Steve Cronin from Dead Simple Saving, Hayley Lamb, Vice Principal at RPS ...

The Love Of Creative Writing

29 Feb 2024

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29 February 2024: Live from the Dubai International Boat Show. This week is Literacy Week and Thursday, we are celebrating the love of creative writin...

Inclusion in Sports and Birthday Parties

22 Feb 2024

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22 February 2024: Joining us Live at Dubai Duty Free Tennis is Teenage Coach, Lucie Jones who is helping us handle those teenage years. Talking about ...

Children’s Mental Well-being

08 Feb 2024

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08 February 2024: Chatting with Lizzie Varley and Amy Carroll about children’s mental health in schools - what should be in place to support, the p...

How to Encourage A Love Of Reading

01 Feb 2024

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01 February 2024: Four amazing guests on the show today to talk about the Love of Reading. Baroness Floella Benjamin DBE is a Trinidadian-British broa...

Who Was Your Favourite Teacher?

25 Jan 2024

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25 January 2024 To kick off Eye On Education today we caught up with Dr. Arif Khan, a British Board certified Consultant Pediatric Neurologist and the...

For The Love of Languages!

18 Jan 2024

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18 January 2024 This week's focus is on children learning multiple languages in schools. Mary Kiteou Speech and Language Therapist talks about the imp...

How To Prepare For Exams (& How To Avoid Plagiarism)

11 Jan 2024

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11 January 2024: For this week on Eye on Education we focused on exam prep. How much study is too much, how can we deal with the anxiety that can come...

How to Get Your Kids Back To School

04 Jan 2024

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It’s time to go back to school! Want to know how to get your kids back into a routine after holidays? We have the experts to help! Kicking things of...

seasonal survival guide

07 Dec 2023

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07 December 2023: We talk to Ela Naseri, Conscious Parenting Coach - all about parenting for calm homes. Paul Oliver joins us - the co-founder of Abso...

What can your family do for the climate crisis?

30 Nov 2023

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We chat with Miss Autumn, First Forest and Beach School Leader in the UAE, and runs Educational Nature Sessions. Lydia Grundy from Ranches Primary Sch...

Diversity in Schools

23 Nov 2023

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Embracing diversity in and out of the classroom is vital for fostering inclusive education. Today we're exploring the profound impact of diverse persp...

No To Bullying.

16 Nov 2023

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16 November 2023: We're marking Anti-Bullying Week speaking with a school counsellor, an assistant principal and a psychotherapist - from first steps...

The effects of music on children.

09 Nov 2023

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09 November 2023: We ask the experts about how learning a musical instrument can benefit a child.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Failing Forward

02 Nov 2023

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02 November 2023: We find out how failure can shape us and prepare our children for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The impact of screen time on children

26 Oct 2023

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26 October 2023: On Eye on Education this week we discuss the effects of technology on children with Coach Maysaa and Alison Burrows. Andi Price from...

Sleep and Wellness in Children

12 Oct 2023

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12 October 2023: We are finding out about Global Be Well Day with Cognita, and discuss sleep with Julie Mallon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Should we ban smartphones in schools?

15 Sep 2023

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15 September 2023: From Sweden to the UK, an increasing number of schools are limiting phone use - or banning them altogether. Should we follow suit?S...

Why are uniforms so expensive?

08 Sep 2023

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08 September 2023: They come with a huge bill, and they're often bad quality - but is there a better way forward for school uniforms?See omnystudio.co...

How do you choose an ECA?

01 Sep 2023

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From sports to science, our choices with extra-curricular subjects are vast - but what should we be prioritising for our children?See omnystudio.com/l...

Do we have enough places for students in Dubai?

25 Aug 2023

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As Dubai witnesses a population boom, we ask whether private schools in the emirate are seeing a shortage in places and teachers. See omnystudio.com/...

School's Out For Summer

07 Jul 2023

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School-kids have seven weeks of freedom to look forward to as schools break up at the end of the academic year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Should you take your kids out of school early?

23 Jun 2023

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23 June 2023: As the UAE experiences an exodus, we ask the experts just how damaging a few missed days of school can be...See omnystudio.com/listener ...

Death to the recorder?

16 Jun 2023

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16 June 2023: Learning to play an instrument can be hugely beneficial to a child's education. So should we be concerned about the recorder's fall in p...

Are you a competitive parent?

09 Jun 2023

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09 June 2023: From exam anxiety to screaming from the sporting sidelines, when does parental help become a hindrance?See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Buckling up in the back

02 Jun 2023

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02 June 2023: A third of parents in the UAE say they don't own a car seat for their kids. Eye on Education asked the experts what can be done to impro...

Why do girls give up on sport?

26 May 2023

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26 May 2023: Two thirds of female school students drop their activity levels in their teenage years. But why?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

A life at the museum

19 May 2023

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19 May 2023: Sure, our public galleries are entertaining - but what role can they play in education this International Museums Day?See omnystudio.com/...

Animals in education

12 May 2023

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12 May 2023: Does your school have a pet? We ask the experts why bringing wildlife into the classroom could be key to our kids' mental health.See omny...

Feeling shy?

05 May 2023

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As a new study asks whether shy is something we are or something we feel, we ask the experts how parents can help their kids' confidence...See omnystu...

A four-day week for schools?

28 Apr 2023

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28 April 2023: As Sharjah hails the benefits of a three-day weekend, how do parents across the Emirates feel about their school calendar?See omnystudi...

COPING WITH EXAM STRESS

21 Apr 2023

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21 April 2023: Are your teens struggling with study anxiety? The Agenda seeks expert advice on how to help them cope.See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

AI: Progress or problem?

14 Apr 2023

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14 April 2023: From ChatGPT to essay farms, we explore the good, the bad and the ugly of educational tech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Are the UAE's teachers stressed?

07 Apr 2023

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07 April 2023: As UK research shows the pressures on educational professionals are increasing, we delved into the work-life balance of the UAE's schoo...

Inclusivity in the UAE

31 Mar 2023

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As World Autism Day approaches, we examine progress towards inclusivity across the UAE's education sector.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Work Experience

24 Mar 2023

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Teenagers in the UAE have now been able to do work experience for more than a year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eye on Education: Rising school costs

17 Mar 2023

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17 March 2023: School fees are going up - but will food, transport, uniforms and extra-curricular activities follow suit?See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Dubai private school fees increase confirmed

10 Mar 2023

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10 March 2023: Education facilities across Dubai will be able to raise their fees by three to six per cent in 2023, the KHDA has confirmed.See omnystu...

How do you choose a university?

03 Mar 2023

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03 March 2023: From home status to fees to emerging university locations, families have a lot to consider when selecting a university. See omnystudio...

Child prodigies

24 Feb 2023

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How do you spot if your child is a genius?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.