Introduction 03 - 18
Assessment General Information 19 - 36
Kindergarten
Cycle 1: Grades 1- 4
Cycle 2: Grades 5 - 8
Cycle 3: Grades 9 -12
Grade Monitoring and Moderation 37 - 39
Quality Assurance Mechanisms and Accountability Framework 40 - 41
Academic Certificates 42 - 44
Academic Calendar for the year 2025/2026 45 - 48
Common and Important Terms in the Assessment Process 49 - 51
FAQs 52 - 58
At the Ministry of Education, we are committed to building a national educational system that reflects the aspirations of the United Arab Emirates for global leadership. We aim to create a progressive learning environment that encourages innovation and creativity, nurtures students’ talents, equips them with essential future skills, and strengthens their critical thinking, scientific research, and problem solving abilities ensuring they are well prepared for the demands of a fast-evolving and dynamic job market.
Our strategy is centered on raising the quality of educational outcomes across all academic stages, from early childhood to secondary education. Turning this visi...