UAE expands project-based learning to more than 129,000 pupils
Abu Dhabi: More than 129,000 pupils across 366 government and private schools in the UAE will take part in expanded project-based learning and assessment during the 2026-2027 academic year, under a model designed to move learning beyond the classroom textbook and towards practical problem-solving. The Ministry of Education said the approach would continue for Cycle 2 pupils across four core…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to expand its project-based learning initiative to over 129,000 students across 366 schools for the 2026-2027 academic year. This model shifts learning away from textbook knowledge and towards practical problem-solving in four core subjects: Arabic, English, mathematics, and science. Students will work in groups of three to five to identify issues, research solutions, design, test, and refine their ideas in two weekly lessons per subject.
The project encompasses two main stages: planning and execution, with teachers following a guide to ensure standards are met. Notably, Grade 7 students will undertake their first integrated project, combining the four subjects. The initiative aims to foster skills like critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, while also promoting national identity and connecting to the UAE's vision and culture.
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