The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released the confirmed 2018-2019 academic calendar for private schools. The calendar states the dates for private schools that start their academic year in September and April.
KHDA stated on its official website that all private schools must communicate public holidays, such as Eid, National Day and other similar holidays, to parents once declared by the UAE government authority.
| The Academic Calendar 2018-2019 for Dubai Private Schools |
| Start of academic year |
September 2, 2018 |
| Winter break begins |
December 16, 2018
Four weeks for MoE curriculum schools
Three weeks for Other schools |
| Return from winter break |
January 13, 2019 for MoE schools
January 6, 2019 for other schools |
Other schools (non-MoE) may chose the below based on KHDA approval:
-Reduce the winter break to two weeks. Classes resumed on 30th December 2018
-OR, extend the winter break to four weeks. Classes are resumed 13th January, 2019. |
| Spring break begins |
March 31, 2019 (Two weeks) |
| Return from spring break |
April 14, 2019 |
| End of academic year |
July 4, 2019 |
| Dubai Private Schools Starting in April - Academic year 2018/2019 |
| Start of academic year |
April 2, 2018 |
| Summer break begins |
July 1, 2018 |
| Return from summer break |
September 2, 2018 |
| Winter break begins |
December 16, 2018 |
| Return from winter break |
January 6, 2019 (three weeks) |
The private schools in Dubai starting in April may choose to reduce or extend the winter break based on KHDA approval:
Reduce the winter break to two weeks. Classes resumed on December 30, 2018
Or
Extend the winter break to four weeks. Classes are resumed January 13, 2019 |
| End of academic year |
Between March 14-21, 2019 |
These private schools can close any day from March 14th and 21st, subject to the school fulfilling the stipulated number of instructional and academic days and receiving KHDA approval. |
| New academic year begins 2019/2020 |
April 1, 2019 |
Students will receive three-week long winter break, spring break for two weeks and summer break for six weeks.