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UAE schools need to modify facilities for special needs pupils, says study
UAE government schools must make infrastructure modifications to improve accessibility for physically challenged pupils, according to a study by a team from the British University in Dubai (BuiD) and funded by the Emirates Foundation The study, titled 'Needs Assessment for Effective Inclusion in Government Schools in the UAE', has highlighted the need for placing more trained specialists, such as speech therapists and special education teachers to provide guidance and support, in addition to infrastructure modifications, including special toilets and elevators.
IFC invests $14m in Addax Bank education platform
Bahrain-based Addax Bank has announced that International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, will make a $14m investment in its education platform, First Education Holding. IFC's financing will support the acquisition of two established K-12 schools in Jordan and bring the total number of students across FEH schools to over 7,000. FEH, which provides strategic management support to schools, has a total student enrollment of approximately 3,500 across its schools in the UAE and Egypt.
Deadline for Tomooh scholarships extended
The deadline for PepsiCo International's Tomooh scholarships in Lebanon has been extended till July 31st 2009, in order to give more students the chance to benefit from the $200,000 fund. Students now have an extra 4 weeks to submit their applications. The grants are part of the Tomooh education program, launched by PepsiCo International in cooperation with Ajialouna in Lebanon in 2006 in an effort to enable talented and economically challenged youth to start or continue their educational pursuits by providing them with the necessary financial backing needed.
Most UAE private schools to reopen early in September
Most private schools in the UAE plan to open in the first week of September in the absence of any official notification from the Ministry of Education, reported Gulf News. Schools said they are going ahead with their original plans, with some even claiming that they have obtained permission from authorities while discussions are still under way, the daily reported. The ministry last week announced that all schools in the UAE will reopen after Eid Holidays on September 23, thus extending the summer break by another three weeks.
Bell Amman to be accredited testing centre
Bell Amman recently signed an agreement with the British Council Jordan to become an authorized testing centre for the International English Language Testing System certification (IELTS). By signing this agreement, Bell Amman will be able to provide its students with the opportunity to register and sit for the IELTS test at the centre upon the completion of the IELTS test preparations. The test will take place at the premises of Bell Amman under the full supervision of the British Council Jordan.
Oxford university, Gartner launch CIO academy
The University of Oxford's Saïd Business School and Gartner Executive Programs, have announced that they are to present their CIO Academy in the Gulf. The CIO academy is a management development programme designed to help IT leaders to maximize the contribution of technology. 'CIO Academy delivers the ability to fully understand the demands of the executive board on IT, and demonstrate the value IT creates,' said Roger Kemp, Group VP, Gartner.
Wasl offers American university scholarships
Dubai-based asset management group Wasl, has announced that it has instituted 10 scholarships for UAE nationals to pursue graduate studies in various faculties at the American University in Dubai. Emirati high school graduates who have scored at least 85% in their school leaving examinations will be eligible to apply for the scholarship, where they will be required to go through an intensive assessment with Wasl. The firm has said it will be covering the course fees for the first year.
Options for UAE private schools sought
In lieu of recent decisions to delay the reopening of schools until after the Eid holidays, the UAE Ministry of Education has said it is studying different options for private schools following a non-governmental curriculum, Gulf News has reported. The ministry is set to meet with private schools administrations (following a non-governmental curriculum) to decide upon the regulations for these schools.
UAE schools to open after Ramadan
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that schools following the ministry's curriculum will begin the academic year after the holy month of Ramadan. Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education has said that the next school year for government schools will also begin after Ramadan, and that the MoE will make it a rule to begin the school year after the holy month.
Sultan Qaboos University applies Sun systems
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) has said it has deployed Sun's High Performance Computers to run their physics and engineering applications, allowing SQU researchers to work on a range of computationally-challenging science and engineering applications, such as modelling, simulation and scientific calculations, and teaching. The system will allow researchers at the University to work on a range of applications that require computing power beyond the limited capabilities of the PC-based computing facilities currently available.
Teachers in Riyadh seek pay rise
About 500 teachers and administrative staff members of the International Indian School in Riyadh have boycotted classes and staged sit-in demonstrations to press their demands for a minimum of 30% raise in their salaries, the Arab News has reported. The teachers have also made it clear they would not administer term exams unless their demands were met. The last time a raise was given was in 1998 when everyone received an extra SR50 per month.
Bahrain schools receive low marks
A report by Bahrain's Quality Assurance Authority for Education and Training (QAAET) has found that of the 20 public and private institutions reviewed in the kingdom, only four were rated 'good' and 13 'satisfactory', while three were deemed 'inadequate'. QAAET has not rated any of those evaluated the 'outstanding' level. Two out of four higher education courses analysed had received 'no confidence' judgements, with the two others receiving 'limited confidence' rulings. Half of vocational institutions were also rated as "inadequate."
UAE school to be shut for operating evening shifts
The UAE's Ministry of Education said it plans to close Sharjah Indian School for operating evening shifts without the ministry's permission, reported Gulf News. The ministry said that the school, which accommodates more than 8,500 students, had received several warnings. A spokesman for the school said it had decided to run an evening shift due to the large number of students attending the school. It has issued a letter to the ministry asking permission to continue study at the school as many students of low-income parents were studying there.
DFM launches summer training programme
Dubai Financial Market has announced the launch of its summer training programme 2009, with 18 students representing several schools and universities taking part in the annual programme for 7 weeks ending August 13, 2009. The training programme, which involves 6-hour daily training, consists of a series of workshops, designed to develop student's capabilities and provides interaction with experts and professionals in financial markets, DFM has said. Trainees have been placed in different DFM departments, along with some brokerage firms. Every trainee will be entitled to a money prize of Dhs2500-3000 per month in addition to certificates.
School day to be extended in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Education Council has decided to add two more classes on four of five school days in government high schools in the emirate from the start of the next academic year, The National has reported. Another single session of 45 minutes will be added every Thursday. The move comes as part of ADEC's initiatives included in a 10-year plan, which was produced partly after consultation with parents and schools.
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