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Verified information from official sources — exam timetables, KHDA updates, university admission guides, and study tips for parents and students in Dubai.
A growing group of the most selective US universities — MIT, Caltech, Harvard, Stanford and Yale — have ended their test-optional policies and now require the SAT or ACT. For UAE students, a strong test score is back to being essential for these schools, and strong IB or A-level results no longer substitute.
The ACT is now shorter, its science section is optional, and its Composite score covers only English, maths and reading. The digital SAT is unchanged. For UAE students applying to US universities — with international ACT changes arriving from February 2026 — the SAT-vs-ACT decision is worth revisiting.
ADMAF, G42 and MBZUAI have launched the G42 Advanced Technologies Art Award, sending shortlisted UAE creatives to study at an AI university. Beyond the award, it is a clear signal of how fast creative and technical skills are converging in the UAE — something for families to weigh in a child's subject choices.
From 1 July 2026, Australia's Student visa (subclass 500) application charge rose from AUD $2,000 to AUD $2,500, with the Temporary Graduate visa up to AUD $5,750. The exemptions are nationality-based — a distinction that matters for the UAE's multinational families planning study in Australia.
IB Diploma results reached UAE schools on 5 July, with students accessing grades on the candidate portal from 6 July (4pm UAE). Awarded under the Non-Exam Contingency Measure after the cancelled May exams, they are fully recognised IB results — here is what families should know.
From 1 January 2027, new Graduate Route applications give bachelor's and master's graduates 18 months of post-study work permission instead of two years. UAE families planning 2027 UK entry should factor this into their decisions now.
Complete Cambridge IGCSE May/June 2026 exam timetable for UAE students (Zone 4). Official dates for Maths, Sciences, English, and all major subjects — plus registration deadlines and results day.
Complete unified UAE school calendar for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 academic years. All term dates, mid-term breaks, Ramadan timing, Eid holidays, and the Friday early finish rule — verified from KHDA and MOE official sources.
Not sure if your child needs a tutor? Here are 7 evidence-based signs that private tutoring could help — plus what to look for in a tutor and when to start.
Complete AP exam schedule for May 2026 — Week 1 and Week 2 dates for every subject, late testing window, score release timeline, and how AP scores work for UAE and international university admission.
Understand KHDA school inspection ratings in Dubai — what each rating level means, how inspections work, how ratings affect school fees, and what to do if your school's rating changes.
The top 15 universities in the UAE ranked by QS World 2026 — including Khalifa University (#177), UAEU (#242), NYU Abu Dhabi, and Sorbonne Abu Dhabi. Rankings, key programs, and what each university is known for.