By Staff Reporter
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that all students and staff in both public and private institutions will return to full in-person learning beginning Monday, April 20, 2026. The move signals a major step toward restoring complete academic normalcy across the country.
The directive applies to all levels of education, including nurseries, kindergartens, and schools, covering students, teachers, and administrative personnel nationwide. According to officials, the decision follows extensive preparations by institutions, including infrastructure improvements, staff readiness programmes, and strengthened safety measures.
Authorities emphasized that these efforts are aimed at ensuring a safe, stable, and supportive environment for learners and educators as campuses fully reopen.
Private schools, however, will retain the option to implement hybrid or rotational learning models where necessary. This flexibility will be regulated by approved guidelines and monitored by local education authorities, allowing institutions to adjust based on their specific operational needs.
The Ministry also highlighted that schools adopting hybrid systems must carefully manage teaching workloads. Educators should not be required to handle both in-person and remote classes at the same time, in order to preserve the quality of instruction and prevent staff overload.
Despite the return to physical classrooms, schools are expected to remain prepared for alternative learning arrangements if circumstances change. This approach ensures continuity in education while maintaining the ability to respond swiftly to any emerging challenges.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
