DISTANCE LEARNING

Can students continue with distance learning this academic year?

From October 3 (today) all teaching and learning at Dubai private schools will be faceto-face only. After this date, students who wish to continue with distance learning must provide a medical certificate issued by Dubai Health Authority.

Class groups or grade/year levels may temporarily switch to distance learning if positive cases of Covid-19 are detected.

Physical distancing Does the 1.5-metre physical distancing still apply at schools?

From this academic year, onemetre distancing is recommended. Schools must take appropriate precautions to ensure that students and teachers stay physically distanced where possible.

Are face masks compulsory in the new academic year?

Yes. Students older than six years, staff and visitors to schools must continue to wear face masks.

Gatherings & events

What kind of events can resume at school?

Assemblies, performances, rehearsals and events can take place, in line with Dubai Health Authority guidelines.

Can schools organise events in external venues?

Yes, schools can organise events in external venues. All relevant health and safety protocols must be followed.

Buses

Will buses run at full capacity?

Yes, buses may run at fully capacity, provided they comply with health and safety protocols around sanitisation and ventilation, among others.

Vaccination Is it compulsory for school staff and students older than 16 to have a Covid-19 vaccine?

Vaccination is not compulsory.

Eligible school staff who do not wish to have the vaccine must submit a negative PCR test each week. Students are not obliged to submit negative PCR tests.