{
  "id": 15440975,
  "title": "UAE schools reopen on Monday after mid-term break: What parents need to know",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/uae-schools-reopen-on-monday-after-mid-term-break-what-parents-need-15440975",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T06:34:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/mid-term-break-is-over-when-is-the-next-uae-school-holiday-1.500714774"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, October 19, students throughout the United Arab Emirates will resume classes after a week-long mid-term break that concluded on October 12. Public and private schools that followed the Ministry of Education's academic calendar for the 2026-2027 school year will return to lessons. Private institutions adhering to other curricula may have different reopening dates based on their approved academic calendars and local education authority requirements.\n\nAs students re-enter classrooms, schools will focus on identifying learning gaps, reviewing assessment results and offering additional support to struggling pupils. The remaining weeks of the term will be crucial for assessing students' mastery of the material covered so far, rather than just covering prescribed lessons. Schools must also monitor attendance, evaluate the effectiveness of academic support programs and keep parents informed about their children's progress.\n\nPrivate schools following international or non-ministry curricula should consult their school's approved calendar to determine the exact return date, as these institutions may not adhere to the Ministry's prescribed schedule.",
  "summary": "Abu Dhabi: Thousands of students across the UAE will return to classrooms on Monday, October 19, following the first-term mid-term break, as public and private schools that observed the holiday resume lessons and turn their attention to academic assessments and preparations for the remainder of the term. The return marks the end of a week-long break that began on October 12 under the academic…",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE schools reopen on Monday after mid-term break: What parents need to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/uae-schools-reopen-on-monday-after-mid-term-break-what-parents-need",
        "published": "2026-10-18T06:34:34.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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