Arabic learning mandatory in Abu Dhabi KGs

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced a new policy that will bring Arabic into every private and charter kindergarten across the emirate, starting from Pre-KG to KG9, beginning Fall 2025.

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Beyond literacy, it’s about anchoring the next generation in their linguistic roots and establishing a strong foundation in the mother tongue from the very start.

The move aims to nurture language, identity, and belonging from the very first years of learning.

Under the new ADEK School KG Arabic Curriculum Policy, All young learners will receive 240 minutes per week of structured, age-appropriate Arabic instruction. This will increase to 300 minutes per week beginning in the 2026/27 academic year.