UAE approves school curriculum changes for 2026-27: what parents need to know
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Education has approved a package of curriculum updates for the 2026–2027 academic year, including the restructuring of science courses for a number of grades and academic tracks, the discontinuation of Chinese language instruction in kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2, and the integration of the Artificial Intelligence curriculum with Design, Innovation and Computer…
The Ministry of Education in the UAE has approved a package of curriculum updates for the 2026-2027 academic year, which includes significant changes to various subjects and the introduction of new subjects. Science courses for Grades 9 and 10 in the General Education track, as well as physics courses for Grades 10-12 in the Advanced track, have been restructured.
Additionally, Chinese language instruction in kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 will be discontinued, with the reallocation of class periods to other subjects. The Artificial Intelligence curriculum will be integrated with Design, Innovation, and Computer Science into a single subject titled "Artificial Intelligence and Technology."
The changes also affect the Arabic language, social studies, moral education, mathematics, and English, with direct modifications to students' courses and delivery methods.
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