A new initiative known as "iClass" will cover as many as 270 public schools managed by ADEC. The Abu Dhabi Education Council is eager to implement the New School Model (NSM) for public schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in order to enhance and improve critical thinking/learning, motivation, engagement, and knowledge attainment skills of students who are in true sense future of the nation.

Dr. Mugheer Al Khaili, Director General, ADEC said that the move will help to improve the quality of education in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

He added, "ADEC has introduced a student-oriented approach across schools that will help our youth excel in higher education and keep up with global market challenges. The UAE is a growing economy that requires qualified high caliber employees, and that is exactly why ADEC is promoting new and updated education trends, in line with international standards."

"iClass" will be initially launched as a one-year pilot project for selected Grade 3 and 4 students in six schools this academic year. The digital learning source would be made available to the students both in Arabic and English languages.