No homework for Kindergarten to Grade 2 students in 2026-2027 academic year
MoE has announced that there will be no homework for students from Kindergarten through Grade 2. In line with early-childhood developmental needs, this decision optimises classroom learning and restores a healthy balance between school and family life.
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The Ministry of Education announced the complete readiness of the UAE education system for the 2026-2027 academic year. Key updates include the activation of the National Education Charter, which establishes a unified national vision for education across six integrated pathways. The Ministry is launching the second phase of the Arabic language skills assessment targeting all Grade-1 students across public and private schools. MoE has announced that there will be no homework for students from Kindergarten through Grade 2, replacing traditional homework with daily home reading to cultivate early literacy and enhance language and cognitive development. The initiative aims to optimise classroom learning and restore a healthy balance between school and family life. MoE also announced the expansion of the 'Regulating the Use of Digital Tools in Education' project to include all Grade-6 students across public schools.
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Source: WAM — official 26 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from WAM →
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WAM (UAE).
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26 Aug 2026.
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Read the original at WAM: https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c1xfv5i-ministry-education-announces-readiness-education
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