A Guide to the British Curriculum Post-16 Education in the UAE

A Guide to the British Curriculum Post-16 Education in the UAE

For many people, adulting is equivalent to leaving school. In British curriculum schools in the UAE, that means finishing Post-16. In certain countries, Post-16 education is compulsory. In the United Arab Emirates, students must remain in school until they complete Year 13 (i.e., Grade 12 or senior year in an American school) or turn 18, …

<p>The post A Guide to the British Curriculum Post-16 Education in the UAE first appeared on ARAB TIMES - KUWAIT NEWS.</p>For many people, adulting is equivalent to leaving school. In British curriculum schools in the UAE, that means finishing Post-16.

In certain countries, Post-16 education is compulsory. In the United Arab Emirates, students must remain in school until they complete Year 13 (i.e., Grade 12 or senior year in an American school) or turn 18, whichever comes first.

If you’re curious about the Post-16 stage of a British curriculum education in the UAE, read on. This post will explain how you can qualify for it, expound on what you can expect, and provide insight on how to get the most out of it.

Qualifying for Post-16

Moving up to Post-16’s Year 12 from Key Stage 4’s Year 11 is not automatic.

Most British Post-16 schools require a grade of four