UAE announces resumption of in-person learning for all schools starting April 20

The UAE's Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all children, students, and staff in public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools starting April 20.

The authority stated that the decision follows the schools' completion of the necessary preparations, including updated safety and security procedures and training for staff in efforts to ensure a "safe and reassuring learning environment for students and their families".

In a statement shared on social media X, the ministry added that private schools have the flexible option to implement the hybrid rotational model when needed, in accordance with approved regulations and authorities' supervision.

Those planning to apply the hybrid model are required to organise teacher and staff assignments in a manner that is able to accommodate in-person and remote learning, and does not require them to deliver it simultaneously, the ministry noted. 

The ministry also shared that educational institutions will remain prepared to transition to alternative learning modes when needed. 

The Ministry of Education announces 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 2026. pic.twitter.com/hTibaj1GE4

— وزارة التربية والتعليم (@MOEUAEofficial) April 15, 2026

Following the announcement, Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) stated that private schools in Dubai will resume on-site learning based on its readiness and full compliance with health and safety measures issued by the relevant authorities. 

تقرّرت عودة المدارس الخاصة ومؤسسات التعليم العالي الخاصة في دبي إلى التعليم الحضوري اعتباراً من يوم الاثنين الموافق 20 أبريل 2026، وذلك شريطة الحصول على الموافقة المسبقة والتأكد من جاهزية كل مؤسسة تعليمية، بما يتماشى مع ضوابط وإجراءات السلامة الشاملة الصادرة عن الجهات المختصة، pic.twitter.com/kr6QYtEHvV

— KHDA | هيئة المعرفة والتنمية البشرية بدبي (@KHDA) April 15, 2026