United Arab Emirates to implement dual language program

Fifty public schools in the United Arab Emirates will begin teaching mathematics and science in English as part of a comprehensive project to revamp public education in the country. The public schools selected will be part of “Schools of Tomorrow,” to be implemented gradually beginning in August. “We want students to graduate fluent in Arabic and who are able to effectively converse in English. This will help them in university and during their careers,” said Hanif Hassan, the minister of education. Read more at Gulfnews.com.