Dubai: Arabic Now Mandatory In Early Learning For All Schools; Guidelines Inside

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Dubai Announces Arabic Language Education

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What Does This Move Aim To Achieve?

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When Will This Mandate Set In?

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Dedicated Teaching Time

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Play-Based & Inquiry-Driven Learning

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Adapted Teaching Models

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Cultural Integration

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Take note of this if you also have young children who go to school!

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