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Khaleej Times
11 hours ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi mandates 4 hours of weekly Arabic lessons for KG students in private schools
Abu Dhabi's education authority on Monday announced a new policy requiring kindergartens in private and educational partnership schools to allocate 240 minutes (four hours) per week for Arabic language instruction. This directive will start from the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year, the Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) confirmed. The directive applies to all early childhood education levels — from pre-kindergarten (first foundation stage) to second kindergarten (first year). The weekly Arabic instruction time will further increase to 300 minutes (five hours) starting in the 2026–2027 school year. According to Adek, the initiative aims to strengthen Arabic language skills among young learners while fostering cultural identity and a sense of belonging from the earliest years of education. The move is part of broader efforts to enhance language acquisition and preserve national heritage through early and consistent exposure to Arabic during formative learning stages.
Khaleej Times
17-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Abu Dhabi: 15 new private nurseries to add 1,250 seats after getting licences; full list with fees
Fifteen private nurseries were given licences by Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek), providing residents with more options to nurture their children's early development and potential. The new educational facilities will add 1,250 seats across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, the authority said on Monday. Here's a full list of the nurseries which got the licences: British Orchard Nursery in Al Nahyan - Abu Dhabi, with an average fee of Dh17,750 Apple Field Nursery, Al Manhal- Abu Dhabi, with average fees amounting to Dh24,000 British Home Nursery, Al Bahyah - Abu Dhabi, with average fees totaling Dh24,000 Little Hand Nursery, Al Aamerah - Al Ain, with average fees of Dh24,000 Learning Tree Nursery, Madinat Al Riyad - Abu Dhabi, with average fees at Dh25,000 Little Genius Nursery, Zayed City - Al Dhafra, with average fees of Dh25,900 Little Smarties Nursery, Khalifa City - Abu Dhabi, with average fees amounting to Dh26,000; Maple Tree International Nurseries, Reem Island - Abu Dhabi, with average fees totaling Dh26,550; Kids Fantasy Nursery, Mohamed bin Zayed City - Abu Dhabi, with average fees of Dh27,000 and Small Stars Nursery, Madinat Al Riyad - Abu Dhabi, with average fees of Dh30,000. Thinkers Planet Nurseries, Bani Yas - Abu Dhabi, with an average fee totaling Dh32,000; Tiny Dreams Nursery, Al Nahyan - Abu Dhabi, with an average fee amounting to Dh36,000; Jack and Jill Nursery, Al Raha - Abu Dhabi, with average fees being Dh45,000 and Redwood Nurseries in Al Kasir - Abu Dhabi with average fees at Dh51,375 Redwood Nurseries in Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi with average fees at Dh51,375 ADEK carefully assessed multiple factors before granting approval to ensure these fees are reasonable and transparent. These include operational costs such as rent, staffing expenses to maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios and investments in educational materials and safety measures. Fees are also evaluated based on market trends and the sustainability of services. "By taking these factors into account, parents can be assured that nursery fees are structured to support a safe, engaging and developmentally enriching start for their children," Adek said in a statement. A total of 225 private nurseries with 27,791 seats provide nurturing environments that support children's cognitive, social, and emotional development during their formative years - critical for their future academic success and personal growth. On Friday, Abu Dhabi said it is designing an assessment system for services offered to young children, other than nurseries and schools. The assessment system will employ a set of criteria, based on global leading practices but customised to the UAE's culture, values and context.
