Dubai schools gear up for full return to face-to-face learning

School operators and teachers across Dubai are working together to ensure that the return to full-time face-to-face learning is a safe and fun experience for all students.

From October 3, all teaching and learning in Dubai’s private schools will take place face-to-face.

Nearly 75 per cent of students have already returned to school since the start of the academic year, up from 50 per cent in September 2020.

Since the beginning of September, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has made 711 visits to schools, with an average of three visits per school, reviewing their compliance with health and safety measures.

The overwhelming majority of schools were found to be in compliance with all precautionary guidelines.

While the majority of students will be returning to school on October 3, distance learning will still be offered to those who have a valid medical certificate from Dubai Health Authority, and those who are unable to return to the UAE due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Earlier this year, nearly 75,000 parents completed a KHDA survey. Of these, 89 per cent said they felt their children were safe at school.

"While we are readjusting to full-time face-to-face learning, it’s important to keep wellbeing at the heart of the teaching and learning experience. We’re grateful to our community for everything they’ve done to support high-quality education in Dubai, and we look forward to a safe academic year full of friendship, happiness and fun," said Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Director-General of the KHDA.

headed by @sheikhmansoor, #Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management announces that from October 3, all teaching and learning in Dubai’s private schools will take place face-to-face.https://t.co/Uz9o6lPuj9

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 28, 2021