In the UAE, as classrooms reopen after a period of disruption, students following the International Baccalaureate (IB) and UK curricula will not have formal examinations this academic year. Instead, schools are implementing alternative assessment methods such as coursework and predicted grades to ensure students receive fair outcomes. Richard Drew, Principal of Jumeira Baccalaureate School, stated that the IB's non-exam route is fully underway, with internal assessments submitted for external moderation to determine final grades. Students have expressed mixed feelings; while some feel reassured by the support from their schools, others, like Alia Bin Thaneya, are unsettled by the uncertainty surrounding their academic futures. School leaders are focusing on student wellbeing and have emphasized the importance of structured preparation through mock examinations and targeted revision sessions. Despite the challenges, many educators believe that the return to in-person classes will help stabilize students' education.