Dubai has 210 private schools following 17 different curricula and Abu Dhabi has 205 private schools, which means the task of selecting the right one
is not always easy, especially during these challenging times. But there is help at hand.
Here s everything parents need to know about choosing the right schools and navigating the tricky admissions process.
Things to consider when choosing a school
Rachael Wilding, principal of Smart Vision School in Al Barsha, Dubai, said parents should begin by making inquiries and asking lots of questions.
Do they want a school with a structured environment or one that offers flexible programmes? Does their child require one-on-one learning or larger groups to encourage social skills?
Dubai: Some Dubai schools have this term seen a huge spike in students switch from distance learning to direct classes on campus.
School principals said growing confidence in COVID-19 safety measures at school, a desire to experience school life again and the arrival of vaccines for the coronavirus are some reasons why more students are coming to school.
Last term, before the winter break, 47 per cent of Dubai private school pupils were exclusively engaged in distance learning until November, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority had then said. The rest were coming to school for classes or doing a mix of both.