Schools across the United Arab Emirates are set to resume in-person classes from April 20, with authorities and schools introducing flexible return plans and hybrid learning options to support students still overseas or unable to return immediately.
The reopening follows more than a month of distance learning that was introduced in March amid regional tensions linked to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. With the situation stabilising, the UAE Ministry of Education has confirmed the return of students, teachers, and administrative staff to campuses across public and private schools, nurseries, and kindergartens.
Schools have been asked to ensure a smooth transition back to classrooms while recognising that some families may still face travel or logistical challenges. Many institutions are allowing students to continue temporarily through online or hybrid learning models until they are able to return physically.
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Authorities have also announced that school bus services will remain suspended during the current phase, with the arrangement to be reviewed weekly. Parents are being encouraged to make alternative transport arrangements, while schools have been directed to offer attendance flexibility on a case-by-case basis.
Education regulators across the UAE are conducting readiness checks, staff training, and safety reviews to ensure campuses are prepared for reopening. Several schools have also surveyed parents regarding preferred return dates and classroom attendance plans.
