Over 1 million students back to UAE schools
DUBAI, September 1, 2018
Some 1.1 million students will be back to school on Sunday (September 2) at 616 public schools across the UAE, amidst extensive preparations by the Ministry of Education to launch a new trouble-free academic year.
The ministry has completed all preparations and arrangements in order to create an attractive, encouraging learning environment that helps students start the new 2018-2019 academic year with enthusiasm, motivation and passion, reported state news agency Wam citing Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, Minister of Education.
''The strategic partnership between the ministry and parents is of vital importance in improving the learning environment in the Emirati schools,'' noted Al Hammadi.
The ministry, in cooperation with the Ministry of Infrastructure Development, has implemented a comprehensive plan for the maintenance of 23 schools and replacement of four old schools.
Nearly 35 schools, under 15 years old, have also seen architectural, electrical, mechanical, and health improvements, said the report.
Professionally, the ministry conducted a weeklong technical training for 26,000 teachers before the launch of the new academic year, it added.
