Students across the UAE will continue online learning for two weeks
Families across the UAE are getting a bit more time to stay in their at-home routines, as authorities have confirmed that distance learning will continue for two weeks after the spring break ends.
The decision, announced by the Ministry of Education UAE and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research UAE, is part of a wider plan to keep students safe while making sure lessons carry on without disruption.
If you’ve already gotten used to logging into classes from the kitchen table or bedroom desk, that setup isn’t going anywhere just yet.
When schools were originally set to reopen on 23 March they’ll now instead kick off the new term with remote learning for at least the first two weeks.
This follows a series of changes over the past few weeks. Classes had already moved online earlier in March, before the spring break was brought forward to run from 9 March to 22 March.
Now, with the break coming to an end, the UAE is taking a cautious approach by extending the virtual classroom a little longer.
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The update applies across the board, from nurseries and kindergartens right through to public and private schools nationwide. Teaching and administrative staff will also continue working remotely during this period.
University students aren’t exempt either. Higher education institutions across the country will also stick with distance learning for the same two-week window, although universities have a bit more flexibility when it comes to organising schedules for staff and campus operations.
The good news is that this isn’t set in stone. Authorities have said the situation will be reviewed on a weekly basis, meaning there’s a chance things could change depending on how conditions develop.
Schools and universities will keep parents and students updated through their usual communication channels.
There’s also some flexibility built in. Private schools, nurseries and universities can apply for a return to in-person learning if needed, with each request assessed individually in coordination with the relevant authorities.
Meanwhile, there’s a helpful update for working parents. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has confirmed that caregivers working in federal entities may be eligible for flexible remote work arrangements.
This applies to mums and dads of younger children, from nursery age up to Grade 8, as long as their roles allow for remote working.
All in all, it’s a move designed to balance safety with continuity, giving families a bit more breathing room while keeping education firmly on track.
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