What changes for CBSE students in 2026–27
Two board sittings for Class 10, a compulsory third language, two-level Maths and Science, and mandatory AI modules. What each one means for a family in the UAE.
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Published rates for private tutors, tuition centres and online platforms across the Emirates — and how to work out whether you are paying a fair price.
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Dates and facts worth keeping
CBSE Class 10, 2026
- First sitting: 17 February – 6 March 2026
- Second sitting: 5 – 20 May 2026
- Students may re-sit subjects in the second window to improve
- Two-level Maths and Science boards begin in 2028
- AI board examinations begin in 2029
UAE school calendar 2026–27
- Academic year: 31 August 2026 – 2 July 2027
- First mid-term break: 12 – 18 October 2026
- Winter break: 14 December 2026 – 3 January 2027
- Spring break: 5 – 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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