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What has changed in UAE early years admissions, and how will it affect children born between September 1 and December 31, 2022?

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The Ministry of Education has clarified that children in this birth window who are not yet enrolled in any educational system can now choose between FS1 and FS2 for the 2026–27 academic year, reversing the earlier rule that required them to skip FS1 and start directly in FS2. Schools say the focus will be on developmental readiness rather than age alone, with assessments, transition support, and close communication with parents guiding final placement decisions. While many families feel relieved by the added flexibility, others are reconsidering plans they had already made under the previous guidelines. As the upcoming academic year is treated as a transitional period, education leaders emphasise that emotional security, confidence and social readiness are just as important as academic ability. What are your views on this change — do you believe age flexibility benefits children’s long-term development, or should placements follow a stricter age-based rule?
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