EXHIBITION IN DUBAI · NOVEMBER 11
GESS Dubai 2026: What Parents Should Hear on November 11
GESS Dubai 2026 takes place from November 10th to 12th at Dubai World Trade Centre, with the second day falling on Wednesday, November 11th. Almost the entire program is designed for principals and teachers, so parents need a sample. We reviewed the daily schedule and highlighted five sessions that will help us better understand how the school accommodates a child from another country and how it teaches someone who is new to English.
PROGRAM · WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Five sessions parents should listen to
| Time | About what | Who is performing? | What will it give to a parent? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:50–11:30 | Reading and Multilingualism in the Classroom | Sharjah American International School, IVY STEM International School, Seth Anadram Jaipuria Schools, FinlandWay Schools, FFT Education | How schools teach non-native English speakers to read |
| 11:30–11:50 | Thinking, Languages and Cultures through Inquiry-Based Learning | Teacher at Repton School Dubai, Nad Al Sheba Campus | What does an inquiry-based learning lesson look like? |
| 11:30–12:15 | From well-being to a sense of belonging | Principals and school psychologists, including GEMS Modern Academy and Shining Star International School | What does the school do to ensure the new child isn't left behind? |
| 13:35–14:10 | COBIS accreditation | Council of British International Schools and the heads of British schools in Dubai | What does British school accreditation mean and what to ask about it? |
| 16:10–16:30 | A unified strategy for language acquisition in school | Head of Primary Languages at Nord Anglia International School Dubai | How schools build English for children who are just beginning to learn it |
The time indicated is according to the organizers' schedule and may change, please check with program on the exhibition website on the day of the visit. The second and third sessions take place simultaneously.
The exhibition is open November 11 from 10:00 to 18:00, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1–3. Admission is free, registration is required. official website of GESS Dubai. On the same day, the GESS Education Awards will be presented at the Conrad Dubai Hotel. Among the finalists is a teacher from Dubai International Academy.
AFTER THE SESSION
What to ask a school representative
GESS Dubai is designed for teachers, principals, and suppliers, so the school may not have an admissions booth. It's best to approach the speaker after the presentation. Here are six questions worth asking.
Place and time. Is there a place in the required class and what is the start date?
Class. How does a school determine a child's class from Russia: by age as of December 31 or by a certificate from a previous school.
English. What does the school do for a child who doesn't yet speak fluently: extra lessons, a separate group, for how long?
Grade. Is an entrance test required and can it be taken remotely?
Documents. What documents are required from schools in Russia, and is it necessary to have a transfer certificate certified? Read about this document in this article. Transfer Certificate.
Money. Registration fee, deposit and payment schedule for the semester.
QUESTIONS
What Parents Are Asking About GESS Dubai 2026
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If the child is 10-12 years old, we have a separate analysis about school in Dubai for a child aged 10–12. The list of schools is collected in the material Top 20 Best International Schools in Dubai, and the two DIA campuses are compared in the article DIA schools in Dubai.