Expo School Programme | About & History

Introduction

Programmes to spark curiosity and inspire children of all ages

The Expo School Programme is series of initiatives that will inspire educators and students to explore Expo 2020 in classrooms, schools and beyond. Expo 2020 is a once-in-a-lifetime event that brings people from all corners of the world together to collaborate, address challenges and leverage opportunities for a better world, and these programmes aim to inspire children of all ages to seize this incredible learning opportunity. From international children’s stories to virtual quests to opera and innovation competitions, the Expo 2020 School Programme provides a wealth of resources for teachers and students alike.

School Visits

Expo School Journeys

Free tickets take UAE school students on journeys through Expo's Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability districts as well as pavilions celebrating the UAE. Each journey is an immersive learning experience, aligned with diverse UAE school curricula.

Next Gen World Majlis

Part of the World Majlis programme, the Next Gen World Majlis fosters conversations with and amongst our nation’s youth on a variety of topics and themes that matter for the future.

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Competition

Expo School Discoveries

Expo School Discoveries is a series of fun and exciting UAE inter-school competitions. There’s plenty of learning and fun in store for students as they discover the history of Expo and the sub-themes of Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Interactive Tours

Expo Adventures Interactive Tours and Games

The Expo 2020 mascots are your guides through these interactive tours through Mobility, Opportunity and Sustainability! No matter which you choose, you will see the wonder of nature, the impact of humans and hope for the future.

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Youth Performances

Expo 2020 Young Stars

Expo 2020 Young Stars offers an opportunity for students to showcase their talents to the world at the spectacular Al Wasl Plaza. School students present interpretive performances to celebrate the vision of Expo 2020 Dubai.

Expo 2020 Young Stars

Youth Performances

Nasheed Al Wasl

Inspired by the ‘Al Wasl’ Emirati opera commissioned especially for Expo 2020 Dubai, Nasheed Al Wasl (Al Wasl Song) is an education and outreach programme that makes opera accessible to students.

Nasheed Al Wasl

Exhibition

Expo Young Innovators

Now a 3D-printed exhibition at Terra, Expo Young Innovators was an invitation to students to tap into their empathy and unleash their creativity by developing an innovation using themes of The Planet, Smart Health, Future Mobility and Work and Play.

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Global Stories

Children’s Tales from Around the World

Bringing together over 70 traditional tales from participating countries, this unique anthology is reflective of the UAE’s own diversity and enables young readers to immerse themselves in an enthralling landscape of storytelling cultures.

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Learning Resources

Give your students a glimpse into a world where creativity, innovation and collaboration thrive. Get them excited about Expo 2020 themes of Mobility, Opportunity and Sustainability through our curated class material.

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Competition

Expo Champions

Students were invited to take part in Expo Quests, a series of exciting treasure hunts where they can discover hidden gems along virtual journeys planned for schools for the duration of the event weeks.

About Expo Champions

Ode to the Young Ones

Experience Expo 2020 Dubai through the eyes of the young ones and how they got to be key-players, stakeholders and shapers of this world event.

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