Dubai private schools to continue in-person learning

Regular face-to-face lessons will continue in Dubai's private schools in the second semester that begins on January 3.

Canteens will be shut during the first two weeks of the term, while extracurricular activities, field trips and gatherings will be suspended.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) made the announcement.

.@KHDA: Regular face-to-face education in Dubai private schools will continue in the 2nd semester while collective classroom & extracurricular activities will be discontinued. Canteens will close for the first 2 weeks of the semester & gatherings & school trips will be suspended. pic.twitter.com/u6vGNZezJy

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 28, 2021

It came shortly after federal authorities said public schools in the UAE will shift to distance learning for the first two weeks of the second semester.

Private schools in Abu Dhabi will also make the temporary switch to remote learning.