The UAE Ministry of Education has officially denied recent social media rumours about changes to school hours for public school students, including kindergarten. The Ministry reaffirmed that the current timings remain as they are, even as the country prepares for notable educational reforms in the 2025–2026 academic year.TL;DR:
- p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0″> Official school timings remain: Kindergarten 8:00 am–1:00 pm (Mon–Thurs), 8:00 am–11:45 am (Fri); Grades 1–12 from 7:15 am–3:15 pm (Mon–Thurs), 8:00 am–11:45 am (Fri).
- Q. Have the official school hours changed for the upcoming 2025–2026 academic year in the UAE?No, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that the school hours remain the same as last year for all levels, including kindergarten.Q. What are the official school hours for kindergarten students?Kindergarten classes run from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and from 8:00 am to 11:45 am on Fridays.Q. What are the school hours for grades 1 to 12?School hours for students in grades 1 to 12 are from 7:15 am to 3:15 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8:00 am to 11:45 am on Fridays.Q. What significant curriculum changes are being introduced this academic year?Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become a mandatory subject across all public school grades, from kindergarten to Grade 12, aiming to equip students with future-ready skills. Go to Source
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