Ali Kamran

Dear Educators, As educators, mentors, and leaders, you may have encountered various curricula throughout your academic journey. Within the framework of UAE inspections, how would you clearly differentiate the four most popular curricula in the UAE—CBSE, IB, IGCSE, and American—in terms of teaching, learning, and assessment? In UAE, the mentioned curricula are offered under the supervision of various educational regulators While inspection frameworks focus on teaching, learning, and assessment, each curriculum carries distinct expectations in pedagogy, and evaluation.Let us see how it works....!! 📊 Comparison of CBSE, IB, IGCSE, and American Curricula in UAE Inspection Framework. Overview of Major Curricula in UAE Schools 1. CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) ✳️Teaching & Learning: Teacher-led, content-heavy, focus on syllabus completion and exam prep; increasing push for critical thinking and active learning. ✳️Assessment: Exam-oriented (Grades 10 & 12); formal continuous assessments; UAE inspections emphasize formative assessment, feedback, and alignment with TIMSS/PISA targets. 2. IB (International Baccalaureate) ✳️Teaching & Learning: Student-centered, inquiry-driven, promotes research, reflection, global perspectives, and independent thinking; aligns well with UAE inspection expectations. ✳️Assessment: Mix of internal/external assessments, portfolios, presentations; emphasizes higher-order thinking, continuous feedback, and formative practices. 3. IGCSE (Cambridge/Pearson Edexcel) ✳️Teaching & Learning: Balanced content mastery and skill development; focus on conceptual understanding, scientific inquiry, problem-solving; differentiation for diverse learners expected. ✳️Assessment: Modular exams (Core/Extended, O/AS/A Levels), practicals, coursework; stronger analytical focus than CBSE; UAE inspections look at skill integration alongside exam prep. 4. American Curriculum ✳️Teaching & Learning: Broad, flexible, standards-based; project-based learning, student engagement, and continuous feedback emphasized. ✳️Assessment: Continuous evaluation through GPA, projects, presentations; standardized tests (MAP, PSAT, SAT, AP) benchmark performance; inspections highlight formative assessment strengths and academic consistency. Inspection Focus (KHDA, ADEK, SPEA, MOE) ✳️Teaching & Learning: Planning, delivery, engagement, critical thinking, innovation. ✳️Assessment: Balance of formative/summative, feedback, data-driven improvement, alignment with benchmarks. National Priorities: UAE Vision 2030, TIMSS/PISA readiness, Arabic/Islamic Education, Moral Education, Emirati culture. As educators, we believe that every curriculum must be designed not just to deliver content, but to actively shape pedagogy. Each curriculum should foster critical thinking, creativity, and holistic development, preparing students to become independent, reflective, and globally competent learners. Dr. Usha Shinoj Poovathra

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Horizon English School Expands to Town Square with New All-Through Campus Dubai's beloved British curriculum school to open second campus in August 2027 Cognita has partnered with Nshama to bring Horizon English School to Town Square, expanding one of Dubai's original home-grown British curriculum schools to serve the growing family community. Key Details Opening: August 2027 Initial years: FS1 to Year 8 (expanding to Year 13 in the following years) Curriculum: British Ages: 3-18 years Fees: AED 49,000 (FS1) to AED 75,000 (Year 13) School Heritage Horizon English School brings 35 years of educational excellence to Town Square. The original Jumeirah campus holds 'Outstanding' ratings from both KHDA and BSO, and was recognised as the UAE's Happiest School (2021-2023). The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by David Baldwin, CEO of Cognita Middle East, and Rashid Al Abbar, GM of Nshama, marking the official start of construction. What Makes It Special The new campus will deliver the same outstanding teaching and exceptional learning outcomes as its sister school, creating an inclusive learning community where children feel they belong and are supported to flourish. Town Square's family-friendly environment provides the perfect setting for Horizon English School's next chapter, offering families access to top-tier education within an integrated community. Applications: Open House events and admissions details will be announced soon for the 2027-2028 academic year.

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Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) and Dubai Knowledge Park have entered a strategic partnership with Dubai's Knowledge & Human Development Authority to strengthen the higher education sector and reinforce Dubai’s position as a world-class learning destination. Agreed on the sidelines of The Knowledge Assembly, hosted by KHDA, Dubai International Academic City (DIAC), and Dubai Knowledge Park, the partnership will foster international collaborations, support research and innovation, and prepare future-ready talent to meet the evolving needs of industries and the global economy.

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The importance of language, cultural context, and the power of localized training in creating deeper impact and accessibility is explored in this article about delivering NCDA Facilitating Career Development training in Arabic. https://lnkd.in/dtbhjnDD

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