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flag UAE to shift school entry cutoff to Dec. 31 for British-curriculum schools starting 2026–2027, with assessments for late-born children.

flag The UAE is changing school admission rules for British-curriculum schools, shifting the cut-off date for Foundation Stage 1 and 2 from August 31 to December 31 starting in 2026–2027. flag Children born between September 1 and December 31, 2023, will undergo a readiness assessment to determine FS1 placement, with decisions made by schools and parents. flag A one-time provision allows unenrolled children born between September 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, to be placed in FS1 or FS2 based on assessment and joint decisions. flag The changes apply only to new admissions and aim to align entry with child development and international standards.

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