The Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all enrolled children, students, educational staff, and administrative staff in public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools effective Monday, 20 April.
The decision comes after authorities announced that nurseries and private early childhood centres in Dubai will begin a phased return to in-person learning.
Authorities also clarified that schools have completed the necessary readiness and preparation plans, including facility preparedness, training of educational and administrative staff, and updating safety and security procedures, thereby reinforcing a safe and reassuring learning environment for students and their families.
Private schools will have the flexibility to implement the hybrid rotational model when needed, based on approved rules and under the supervision of local education authorities.
Furthermore, private schools implementing the hybrid rotational model must organise staff deployment in a manner that supports continuity of learning and does not require assigning the same teacher to deliver both in-person and remote instruction simultaneously. The aim is to ensure quality education and balancing professional workloads for teaching staff.
The ministry also stated that educational institutions will remain prepared to transition to alternative learning modes when needed, ensuring continuity of education with flexibility and smooth implementation.