Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi and Dubai private schools will not refund fees despite closures – The National

Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi and Dubai private schools will not refund fees despite closures – The National

Coronavirus: Abu Dhabi and Dubai private schools will not refund fees despite closures. Public school pupils will undergo distance learning from March 22 - April 2.. Staff will be trained in distance learning programmes from March 15 - 19. Teaching hours will be 8am to 2pm during distance learning. Pupils will return to school for normal lessons from April 5. On Wednesday, the Department of Education and Knowledge, which regulates dozens of private schools in Abu Dhabi, said parents would not be entitled to refunds.. "Schools have developed distance learning plans, and teachers are going to provide support to students during these two weeks.". The Knowledge and Human Development Authority, which regulates all Dubai private schools, also said parents would not be entitled to a refund.. "Although schools will be closed, the learning will continue," said Gavin Walford-Wright, Taaleem's chief marketing officer.. "Our costs remain the same even though schools will be closed.".