MoE Sets Electronic Third-Term Exam Schedule for Grades 5 to 12 (United Arab Emirates, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education announced the end-of-third-term examination schedule for Grades 5 to 12 for the 2025-2026 academic year. The exams were set to run electronically and in person from 24 June to 3 July 2026 for government schools and private schools following the Ministry curriculum.
The Ministry of Education announced the end-of-third-term examination schedule for Grades 5 to 12 for the 2025-2026 academic year. The exams were set to run electronically and in person from 24 June to 3 July 2026 for government schools and private schools following the Ministry curriculum.
What Changed?
End-of-third-term Group A subject examinations for Grades 5 to 12 were scheduled as electronic, in-school exams across the relevant education streams. Students were instructed to bring personal computers, and Grade 12 English was confirmed as an electronic exam with a written component.
Old System vs New System
Before the June announcement, schools, students, and families did not have the final published third-term examination schedule and operational format for these grades in the current academic year.
Grades 5 to 12 in government schools and private schools applying the Ministry of Education curriculum follow a centrally announced examination window from 24 June to 3 July 2026, with electronic examinations administered through in-person school attendance.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students received a clear national timetable and had to prepare for in-person electronic exams, including bringing required devices and following exam-room procedures.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents could plan revision, transport, device readiness, and end-of-year schedules around a confirmed national examination window.
School / Institution Impact
Schools had to prepare exam rooms, electronic systems, attendance tracking, supervision procedures, and support arrangements for device-based testing.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers and supervisors had to follow central exam procedures, support readiness, and avoid unauthorized assistance such as reading central exam questions to students.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-04: exam schedule announced
- 2026-06-24: exams begin
- 2026-07-03: exams conclude and final student day for most UAE schools following the approved calendar.
What To Do
- Students should verify their subject timetable
- prepare approved devices
- follow exam-room rules
- and confirm any school-specific instructions. Schools should ensure electronic testing readiness and communicate procedures clearly to families.
What To Watch Next
Watch for result-release schedules, make-up arrangements, resit procedures, and any Ministry follow-up on electronic exam administration.
Global Context
The change is useful for international comparison because it shows continued use of centrally managed electronic assessment in a national curriculum system serving both public and private schools.
Source Record
Source type: Government media report citing official announcement
Source name: Sharjah24 report citing the UAE Ministry of Education