What changes for CBSE students in 2026-27
Two board sittings for Class 10, a compulsory third language, two-level Maths and Science, and Computational Thinking and AI. What each one means for a family in the UAE.
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What tuition actually costs in the UAE in 2026
What families in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are quoted for private tutors, tuition centres and online tutors, and how to judge whether you are paying a fair price.
Read the guideNine questions to ask before you pay for online tuition
The questions that separate a genuine teaching service from a well-marketed video library. Ask them of us as well.
Read the guideCBSE Class 10’s two board exams, explained
Which exam is compulsory, who can sit the second, which subjects can improve, and which score counts. From CBSE’s own notices.
Read the guideSmall-group or one-to-one online tuition: which is better for your child?
What the research says about group size, when one-to-one is worth paying for, and what to ask any provider.
Read the guideCBSE or ICSE? A guide for families in the UAE
How the two Indian boards differ in teaching style, exams and English, and what each means for tuition. A balanced guide.
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Dates and facts worth keeping
CBSE Class 10, 2026
- First sitting: 17 February to 11 March 2026
- Second sitting: 15 to 21 May 2026
- Students may use the second sitting to improve up to three subjects (the full rules)
- Two-level Maths and Science boards begin in 2028
- Class 10 board examinations in Computational Thinking and AI begin in 2029
UAE school calendar 2026-27
- Academic year: 31 August 2026 to 2 July 2027
- First mid-term break: 12 to 18 October 2026
- Winter break: 14 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Spring break: 5 to 11 April 2027
- Indian-curriculum schools traditionally run April to March; confirm directly with your school
Dates as published by the UAE Ministry of Education and CBSE. Always confirm with your child’s school.
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