Want to homeschool your child in the UAE? Read this

Want to homeschool your child in the UAE? Read this

Dubai: Parents planning to homeschool their children in the UAE have multiple accredited options, a webinar organised by Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) explained on Saturday. Homeschooling is not prohibited in the UAE but not officially recognised either. However, there are a few accredited pathways for students, the webinar discussed. The webinar was led by Muna Ajadi, who heads Tawakkul Educational Consultancy, and held in collaboration with Targheeb Educational Consultancy Services. The virtual event was held live on PAD's Facebook page. Ajadi said there are three options in the UAE for accredited homeschooling. The first one she listed was the 'Rahhal' programme recognised by Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority. Students first have to register in one of the 20 participating Dubai private schools. Parents and the school then sign a contract about how much time the student will homeschool instead of attending regular classes and agree on the fees. "At the end of the school year, you should be able to come out with a school certificate that states that your child was educated under this school. So you will have an accredited school certificate at the end of the year for that grade," Ajadi said. Second on her list