The UAE Ministry of Education has recently denied social media rumors about changes in school hours for public school students including kindergarten. The Ministry confirmed that the present time remains the same as the country prepares for notable educational reforms in 2025-2026 academic year.TL; Dr:
UAE Ministry of Education For public school students at all levels, including kindergarten, denies social media rumors about changes in school hours.- Official school timing remains: Kindergarten 8:00 AM -1: 00 PM (Som -Guruwar), 8:00 AM -11: 45 AM (FRI); Grade 1-12 to 7:15 AM -3: 15 pm (Som -Gune), 8:00 AM -11: 45 AM (Venus).
- The new academic year begins on August 25, 2025, in which artificial intelligence is introduced as a main subject from kindergarten through grade 12.
No change in school hours
Contrary to broadcasting social media reports, the ministry clarified that school hours for all public school students, including kindergarten, will be in line with previous years. Students of Kindergarten go to school from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm from Monday to Thursday, with less hours on Friday. All other grades are slightly long, 7:15 am to 3:15 pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 8:00 am to 11:45 pm on Friday.
AI becomes a main theme
From 2025-2026 Educational Year, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become an official subject in all UAE public schools, which starts from kindergarten through grade 12. The Ministry has trained 1,000 teachers to distribute the syllabus, including AI basics, data and algorithms, morality, and seven areas to solve the real-war-related problems. The UAE Ministry of Education has announced the deployment of 1,000 trained teachers to provide AI courses. The initiative aligns with the strategic vision of the United Arab Emirates to equip the future generations with the skills required to flourish in a rapidly developed global landscape. AI courses are built around seven major areas: basic AI concepts, data and algorithms, software applications, moral awareness, real-world problems-solution, innovation and project design, and involvement with policy and community
New academic year and test initiative
Classes in public and private sectors will begin on August 25, 2025. A national standardized proficiency test will be introduced from grade 4 to 11, which assesses Arabic, English and Mathematics to identify learning gaps and increase the instruction quality. Around 26,000 students will participate in the initial rollout.An additional improvement makes the teaching of social studies in Arabic language, Islamic education and private kindergarten. Its purpose is first to embed a strong national identity, cultural awareness and language skills from the years of school years, which promotes well, identify and promote future citizens.
Fasting
Q. is tHe changed the official school hours for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year in UAE?No, the Ministry of Education has confirmed that school hours are the same as last year, including kindergarten for all levels.Q. What are Official school hours for kindergarten students?Kindergarten classes run from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 8:00 am to 11:45 pm on Friday.Q. What are shoesL hour for 1 to 12 grade?School hours for students from 7:15 am to 3:15 pm in grade 1 to 12 are from Monday to Thursday, and from 8:00 am to 11:45 pm on Friday.Q. Which important course changes are being offered in this academic year?Artificial Intelligence (AI) will become a compulsory subject from kindergarten to grade 12 in all public school grades, which aims to equip students with skills ready for future.
