UAE cancels traditional homework for kindergarten to grade 2 students
Students from Kindergarten through Grade 2 in public schools will no longer be assigned traditional homework, in a bid to cultivate a healthier balance between school and family life.
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The UAE has implemented a policy change for the new academic year: students from Kindergarten through Grade 2 in public schools will no longer receive traditional homework assignments. The change aims to promote a healthier balance between school and family life. Instead of routine assignments, families will be encouraged to support daily reading at home. This is one of several significant changes for the 2026-2027 academic year, which also includes tighter controls on digital devices for Grade 6 students in public schools, expanded Arabic-language assessments, and changes to student evaluation and teaching methods. More than 1.277 million students are returning to over 1,180 schools across the UAE.
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Reported by: Khaleej Times 31 Aug 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Khaleej Times →
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