Covid in UAE: Some schools to offer remote learning options to students who test positive

Covid in UAE: Some schools to offer remote learning options to students who test positive

Routine PCR tests would apply to unvaccinated, vaccinated students and staff in Abu Dhabi

Published: Mon 13 Jun 2022, 4:24 PM

Abu Dhabi private schools offer remote learning options to students who have tested positive for Covid-19. Authorities have taken the step, so students do not miss out on studies for the remaining days of the current academic year.

In April, the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (Adek) announced that all students in private and charter schools had to return to on-site learning from the new term, which began on April 11.

Students were exempted if they presented an attested ‘high risk’ medical report that confirms their inability to attend school in person. Students showing Covid-19 symptoms were also exempted, according to Adek.

Neeraj Bhargava, Principal of Abu Dhabi Indian School, said to Khaleej Times on Monday that about 40 students and 20 staff members have tested positive for Covid-19 over the recent days.

“We are offering remote learning to students who have tested positive so they can attend classes from home. We don’t want them to miss out on anything for the remaining period of the term,” he said.

“The students and school staff can only be allowed back to school campus if they