The Ministry of Education has announced that in-person learning will resume for nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools across the UAE from Monday, April 20, 2026.
In a statement, the ministry said the decision applies to all enrolled children, students, educational staff and administrative staff.
“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,” the ministry said.
The ministry added that the measures are intended to ensure “a safe and reassuring learning environment for students and their families”.
Hybrid learning option for private schools
Private schools will be allowed to implement a hybrid rotational model when required. The ministry said this would be done “in accordance with approved regulations and under the supervision of local education authorities”.
It added that the approach will take into account “the readiness of each educational institution and ensures smooth implementation.”
Staff deployment requirements
The ministry said private schools using the hybrid rotational model must organise staff deployment to support continuity of learning.
It stated that schools “must organise 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”.
The ministry added that this is intended to preserve education delivery and manage workloads for teaching staff.
The ministry said all educational institutions will remain prepared to shift to alternative learning modes when required. It stated that this would ensure “continuity of education with flexibility and smooth implementation.”
