Rahhal gives sporting students a head start
The ‘Rahhal’ programme launched earlier this year by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) enables students to do part-time schooling. It allows the pupils to develop their talents within their chosen careers without having to compromise th
dubai — Two students in Dubai have got an early start to their sports careers, thanks to a parttime schooling concept launched earlier this year. The Rahhal programme has allowed the students to miss months of school as they travelled and competed in tournaments. The concept lets pupils develop their talents within their chosen careers without having to compromise on education.
Tanisha Crasto, a Grade 10 student at the Indian High School, Dubai, has missed nearly three months of school since the academic year started in April. She is India’s number one badminton player in under-17 doubles and has been travelling to compete in tournaments.
A Grade 9 student at the same school, Tanish George Mathew, is eyeing the gold medal in swimming at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Since the start of the academic year, he has missed nearly five months of school. However, thanks to the Rahhal scheme, his school is flexible when it comes to giving exams and submitting projects.