MoE Assigns Grade 12 Private-School Students to Government Exam Venues (United Arab Emirates, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education stated that Grade 12 students in private schools applying the Ministry curriculum would sit all final examinations in government general education schools. The arrangement applied under joint supervision and coordination with the School Operations Sector.
The Ministry of Education stated that Grade 12 students in private schools applying the Ministry curriculum would sit all final examinations in government general education schools. The arrangement applied under joint supervision and coordination with the School Operations Sector.
What Changed?
Grade 12 students enrolled in private schools that implement the Ministry of Education curriculum were assigned to take all their end-of-third-term examinations in government general education schools rather than only through their own private-school setting.
Old System vs New System
Private schools following the Ministry curriculum previously managed students within their normal school-based arrangements unless a central venue requirement applied for a specific assessment.
For the 2025-2026 end-of-third-term examination window, Grade 12 private-school students following the Ministry curriculum must sit their exams in government general education schools under Ministry coordination.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Affected Grade 12 students must attend assigned government-school exam venues and follow the procedures of those centres for all final exams.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents must plan transport, timing, and logistics around assigned government-school exam locations rather than assuming the student's private school will be the exam venue.
School / Institution Impact
Private schools must coordinate with government exam centres and the School Operations Sector, while government schools must host and supervise additional Grade 12 candidates.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers and exam supervisors in both private and government settings must coordinate student information, exam attendance, and supervision requirements.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-04: venue arrangement announced
- 2026-06-24: Grade 12 final exams begin
- 2026-07-03: final exam window concludes for the main schedule.
What To Do
- Affected students and parents should confirm assigned exam venues
- arrival times
- device requirements
- identification requirements
- and transport plans with their schools.
What To Watch Next
Watch for whether this government-school venue arrangement becomes a recurring feature for Grade 12 private-school candidates or remains limited to this examination cycle.
Global Context
The change matters for international families in UAE private schools because it shows how national-curriculum private schools remain integrated into central examination administration.
Source Record
Source type: Government media report citing official announcement
Source name: Sharjah24 report citing the UAE Ministry of Education