The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that in-person learning for all public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools will resume effective Monday, 20 April 2026.
This will apply to all enrolled children, students, educational staff, and administrative staff of the above institutions.
This follows schools’ completion of 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.
In a social media post, the Ministry of Education stated that private schools will have the flexibility to implement the hybrid rotational model when needed, in accordance with approved regulations and under the supervision of local education authorities, in a manner that takes into account the readiness of each educational institution and ensures smooth implementation.
Private schools implementing the hybrid rotational model must organize 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, thereby preserving education quality and balancing professional workloads for teaching staff.
Educational institutions will remain prepared to transition to alternative learning modes when needed, ensuring continuity of education with flexibility and smooth implementation.
