Pupils in government schools will return to in-person classes for the next academic year.
Testing for broken hyperlink to Homepage.
Bringing children back to classes is in line with the country’s efforts to return to normality, said Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE), the operator for government schools and kindergartens across the UAE.
The new school year starts on August 29.
Precautionary measures will be put in place to keep pupils, teachers, and staff safe, said officials.
So far, 72 per cent of the staff at public schools have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Public schools have remained online-only for the 2020-2021 academic year, and will continuinge with distance learning after the final exams ended were over on June 17.
ESE, the Ministry of Education and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, will work on a safety plan ahead of pupils' return to classrooms.
Authorities will work with school head teachers principals, and work on a case-by-case basis.
Read More
Abu Dhabi private schools set to return to in-person lessons for next academic year
Abu Dhabi parents back resumption of in-person lessons for new school year
UAE's students keep university options open as pandemic rumbles on
Distance learning will still be an option for parents who do not want to send children for in-person classes.
Authorities are working to ensure schools are ready to welcome pupils for the academic year 2021-2022, said officials.
Last week, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee approved the return of private school pupils children to in-person classes for the next academic year.
The decision for all private schools in the emirate followed consultations with parents, teachers, principals and school operators in May and June this year.
More than 80 per cent of private school teachers and school staff, – including maintenance and security teams in private schools,– have been vaccinated.
