Follow-up: Rehab Halawa, Aisha Al Kaabi, Reed Al Suwaidi and Mariam Al Addan
Grade 12 students at government and private schools following the Ministry of Education curriculum completed their social studies examination yesterday, as part of the end-of-third-term exams for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The exams took place in an atmosphere of calm and discipline. Students will conclude their end-of-year examination marathon today, Friday, by sitting the biology test for the general, advanced and elite tracks, ahead of the anticipated announcement of results and the start of the summer holiday.
School administrations confirmed that the social studies examination committees ran smoothly from the moment students entered until the allotted time expired, with full administrative and technical support provided, devices used in the electronic exams verified as ready, and no technical issues or complaints recorded that affected the conduct of the exam.
School administrations noted that the social studies exam questions were drawn from the curriculum and the approved framework, and catered to students at different levels. The paper included straightforward questions measuring comprehension and understanding, alongside a number of questions that required analysis and the linking of information, in line with assessment objectives focused on measuring thinking and comprehension skills rather than rote memorisation alone.
A number of students noted that the exam was pitched at an average level, confirming that the majority of questions were clear and free of complexity, while some sections required careful reading and analysis of the given data before answering. They noted that the allocated time was sufficient to complete and review all questions.
School administrations confirmed that monitoring and supervision teams maintained their presence inside examination halls to ensure tests were conducted in accordance with approved regulations, including adherence to the procedural and technical instructions for electronic exams, which contributed to the exam proceeding in an orderly manner without obstacles.
With the social studies exam behind them, Grade 12 students turn their attention today to the final stop of the academic year: the biology exam, which marks the conclusion of the end-of-year test series for the general, advanced and elite tracks, following two weeks of examinations that covered mathematics, English, chemistry, physics, Arabic, Islamic education and social studies. School administrations expected the final day to carry a more relaxed atmosphere for students as the curtain draws on the academic year.
Administrations confirmed that examination halls are ready to receive students, with all organisational and technical procedures completed to ensure the test runs smoothly. Upon completion of the biology exam, Grade 12 students will close the chapter on final examinations and enter a period of waiting for results — a pivotal milestone in their educational journey — in preparation for enrolling in higher education institutions or completing university admission procedures. Schools will meanwhile begin consolidating, auditing and approving grades ahead of announcing results in accordance with the timetable set by the Ministry of Education.
Student Ghadeer Walid Al Kathiri, from Grade 12 (Advanced) at Ruqaya Secondary Education School, expressed her satisfaction with the level of the exam, confirming that it was aligned with the curriculum.
Student Sara Fadi Al Zughayyir, from Grade 12 (Advanced) at Al Ahliya Private School, said the social studies exam was very easy, with questions ranging between easy and moderate, which allowed her to complete it smoothly and without notable difficulty.
In a field survey of students at Ajman Private School, student Reem Saeed Saif Al Ghafli (General Track) expressed great satisfaction at the ease and clarity of the exam, extending her thanks and appreciation to the teaching staff for their ongoing support.
Student Jana Saeed Al Dali (Advanced Track) praised the high standard of the questions and their directness, free of any complexity. A number of Grade 12 students in Fujairah also confirmed that the questions were direct and free of complexity, appropriately reflecting the content of the curriculum.
Student opinions across all tracks reflected a sense of satisfaction with the social studies exam, with consensus on the clarity and accessibility of the questions, their direct link to the curriculum, and their focus on comprehension and understanding.
Salama Al Yamahi, a student on the Elite Track, said the exam was at an appropriate level and was distinguished by the clarity and organisation of its questions, affirming that it measures student understanding in a fair manner and that she left the exam with a positive impression and optimism about the results.