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Minerva Academy’s Term 3: A Smart Choice

British Online School Introduces Flexible Term 3 Solution to Support Families Navigating Relocation

7April 2026; Dubai, UAE – In response to the growing number of families facing short-term relocation and uncertainty, Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA), an award-winning British online school fully accredited by the UK Department for Education, has introduced a special Term 3 package for the 2025/26 academic year. The initiative is designed to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality education for students during periods of transition.

Minerva Virtual Academy Day In The Life Senna

Recognising that stability in education is critical—especially during times of change—MVA’s latest initiative offers families a flexible alternative to traditional schooling models, where long-term commitments may not be feasible.

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Canadian University Dubai and University of New Brunswick Launch Pathway to Canada

New 2+2 enables Public Health students to begin their studies in Dubai and complete their degree in Canada

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has signed a new academic pathway agreement with the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Canada, strengthening transnational education ties and expanding opportunities for students pursuing careers in public health and healthcare leadership.

Under the 2+2 Bachelor of Health Pathway, students enrolled in CUD’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health can complete their first two years in Dubai before transferring to the University of New Brunswick’s School of Integrated Health to complete their degree in Canada

Under the newly established 2+2 Bachelor of Health Pathway, students enrolled in CUD’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health will have the opportunity to complete their first two years in Dubai before transferring to the University of New Brunswick’s School of Integrated Health to complete their degree in Canada.

The pathway has been structured to ensure curricular alignment, depth of learning, and meaningful progression for public health students across both institutions

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Alternative schooling models are gaining momentum in the UAE

Hybrid work, increased mobility, and wellbeing focus push UAE families towards flexible learning models

Demand for online and personalized learning to witness double-digit growth globally and regionally

Minerva Virtual Academy Day In The Life Senna

Dubai, UAE – April 6, 2026: Changing lifestyles, increased mobility, and the rise of hybrid work models are reshaping how families in the UAE and regionally approach education, prompting a clear shift towards more flexible and personalised learning models. While traditional schooling remains central, online and hybrid solutions are gaining traction as parents seek greater adaptability, continuity, and wellbeing-focused education for their children.

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Jumeirah International Nurseries opens free online learning to every child in the UAE — and sends its educators into family homes.

With families across the UAE navigating uncertainty, the country’s oldest nursery group has mobilised its full team offering free daily learning for all children aged 3–5, live interactive classes for enrolled families, and in-home educator visits built in under a week.

STEPPING IN WHEN IT MATTERS MOST 

Katrina Mankani, Managing Director, Jumeirah International Nurseries 

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From Classroom Ideas to Real Ventures: How Students Are Building Startups at BITS Pilani Dubai

Dubai, UAE: For a growing number of students today, university is no longer just about lectures, exams, and placements. It is increasingly becoming a space to experiment, build, and sometimes even launch a business before graduation.

(L–R) Prof. Souri Banerjee, Director, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus_ and Prof. Vilas H. Gaidhane, Faculty In-Charge, CIIED, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus

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