Due to COVID-19, schools and the education system across the world went for a toss. However, thanks to the internet, the education system has been managing lectures and classes online.
Amidst all this, the Dubai government has announced a new education model for the forthcoming year for young students. The new model --Dubai Schools aims to incorporate Emirati, Arab and Muslim values in a global curriculum.
The new model has been launched by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, and is directed to welcome students from the next academic year.
The announcement was made in a meeting of the Executive Council held at the Dubai Police Academy. Dignitaries like Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and First Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai were also present.
The signing of an agreement between the Dubai Government and Taaleem school group also took place in order for the operation of the Dubai Schools. The agreement was signed by Shaikh Hamdan which enables a framework for a public-private sector partnership to operate schools under this new initiative.
According to the agreement, the first phase of Dubai Schools’, will commence in the 2021-22 academic year where two schools will launch in Mirdif and Al Barsha. The two schools will have a capacity of 800 students enrollment --from pre-school to Grade 4 and follow an American curriculum. Students can opt for admission in Dubai Schools and can also avail scholarships based on merit.
The Sheikh also approved the formation of the Supervisory Steering Committee of ‘Dubai Schools’ chaired by a representative of the Secretariat General of The Executive Council.
Taking to Twitter, Hamdan bin Mohammed wrote, "During a @TECofDubai meeting I chaired today, we launched the 'Dubai Schools' project - an innovative educational model in partnership between the Dubai government and an education provider. The first batch of students will be welcomed at the beginning of the next academic year."
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