It seems that the GEMS – KHDA confrontation is heating up. This is certainly an interesting development that could spur constructive outcomes.
I tend to see the point that both are making. Intervention ? or regulation ? This is going to be covered by the magazine very soon.
Not having an authority intervening in private schooling “business” [...]
Entries Tagged as ‘UAE’
May 10, 2009
GEMS – KHDA
April 23, 2008
In Cat’s Way
We’re contemplating starting a section called InCATW. Interesting conversations along the way. Something like this:
We had an interesting conversation with a gentleman I shall not name. He was at the Abu Dhabi Book Fair on behalf of an international association that represents publishers and is responsible for their promotion. The gentleman was obviously impressed by [...]
March 19, 2008
Do You Speak English ?
The message is clear. English is the right vehicle for education and the passport for entry into a competitive global economy. Teaching it is undergoing change. Embracing change is a tough challenge. Are you up to it?
Albert Einstein once said: “Technological change is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.” So much [...]
March 10, 2008
PPP in Abu Dhabi
In September 2006, the PPP pilot project was officially launched in 30 K-5 Schools of which 12 are located in Al Ain, 12 in Abu Dhabi and 6 in Al Gharbiya. “How do we fulfill our objectives? Is it by privatizing schools? Do we create independent schools or do we partner with private international education [...]
