As schools across the UAE place increasing emphasis on wellbeing, character education, and life skills, there is growing demand for programmes that complement the curriculum without adding pressure on teachers or learners.
Edsidera is an award-based learning platform for children aged 3 to 13, supporting schools in recognising and developing essential life skills beyond academics. Through flexible, age-appropriate challenges, Edsidera helps learners build confidence, resilience, and independence in meaningful and practical ways.
Used by schools across the UAE and internationally, Edsidera offers an inclusive approach aligned with national priorities around wellbeing, values, and family engagement.
Why UAE Schools Choose Edsidera
Edsidera awards are easy to launch, low administration, and designed to fit naturally into school life, making them well suited to wellbeing, enrichment, and values-based learning.
Schools can choose between a digital app or printed booklets, both supported by age-appropriate challenges, short Top Tip videos, Arabic audio support, and simple evidence submission. National agenda-aligned challenges and family-focused activities allow schools to connect learning to wider UAE priorities, including the Year of Family.
This flexibility enables schools to tailor delivery to their community, whether offered as an optional programme for families or embedded within existing wellbeing provision.
Hear from UAE Schools
The impact of Edsidera is reflected in schools using the awards day to day. A recent blog featuring insights from Arcadia Global School, with contributions from Ambassador Eda, shares how the awards support wellbeing, independence, and family engagement in a flexible, low-admin way.
Read the blog: Inside an Edsidera Award School, Insights from Arcadia Global School
Our Award Programmes
The Little Star Award Ages 3 to 5
Designed for Early Years learners, the Little Star Award builds early independence, confidence, kindness, and curiosity through playful, hands-on challenges. The app resources are fully Symbol-Friendly and developed in partnership with Widgit, supporting inclusive access for young learners.
The Rising Star Award Ages 5 to 13
The Rising Star Award supports primary-aged learners in developing wellbeing, global citizenship, sustainability, leadership, and real-world problem-solving skills through practical and reflective challenges.
The Karam Award Ages 5 to 11
The Karam Award offers faith-based challenges that promote values, cultural identity, kindness, and community spirit. Available in English and Arabic, it is particularly well suited to meaningful learning during Ramadan.
Limited-Time Ramadan Offer: Karam Award App
Reduced from 100 AED to 50 AED per child
To support schools and families launching in time for Ramadan, Edsidera is offering a 50 percent discount on the Karam Interactive App for a limited time.
This offer is ideal for UAE schools seeking a meaningful, flexible Ramadan programme that fits easily around school and family life.
Supporting the Year of Family
Aligned with the UAE’s Year of Family, Edsidera encourages family involvement through shared, at-home challenges that promote collaboration, conversation, and positive habits. This supports stronger home-school partnerships and holistic child development.
Committed to Inclusion: Symbol-Friendly Learning
Inclusivity is central to Edsidera’s design. Edsidera is proud to partner with Widgit as part of its journey to becoming a Symbol-Friendly organisation.
In addition to Symbol-Friendly Little Star resources, Edsidera supports diverse learners through:
- Short, clear Top Tip videos
- Arabic audio for all challenges in The Little Star & The Rising Star awards
- Multiple ways to submit evidence (photos, videos, voice notes, documents)
- Flexible delivery formats that support different communication styles and learning needs
The aim is simple: Every child should be able to participate and succeed, regardless of ability, language, or learning profile.
Recognised and Trusted
Edsidera is created by international educators and recognised by organisations including FOBISIA, BSME, COBIS, and Leading Your International School. This reflects a strong commitment to quality, safeguarding, and meaningful impact.
Get in Touch
To explore how Edsidera’s awards could support learners, families, and the wider school community, the team would be delighted to hear from you. For more information please contact,
Further Reading:
- The Little Star Award by Edsidera
- Wellbeing that Works: How Edsidera Awards Help Schools Deliver on KHDA & ADEK Priorities