Screen time to be limited in classrooms | Books and pens to take priority over digital devices
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Education has announced major changes to the learning system for the 2026-27 academic year, which begins on August 31. Education Minister Sarah Yousuf Al Amiri announced that students from KG1 to Grade 2 will not be given homework. The decision will apply to public schools as well as private schools under the Ministry of Education. The move aims to reduce the burden of homework and worksheets while encouraging children to read more, develop stronger thinking skills and support their overall mental development. It will also give young students more time to play and spend with their families.
The Ministry will also reduce screen time in classrooms. For students up to Grade 6, the use of digital devices such as tablets and laptops will be reduced for core subjects including Arabic, English, mathematics and science. Instead, greater emphasis will be placed on traditional learning using books and pens. The move is based on findings that reducing digital learning and using traditional methods can help improve students’ concentration and learning quality.
However, technology will not be removed completely from schools. Screen-based learning will continue for subjects such as computer science and artificial intelligence (AI). The Ministry said the new digital-use guidelines are designed to improve students’ attention and behaviour while supporting their academic development. Overall, the reforms aim to create a more balanced education system that gives greater importance to practical knowledge, skills development, reading and children’s overall growth.
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