Combating coronavirus: Government weighs all options on reopening schools in UAE

Combating coronavirus: Government weighs all options on reopening schools in UAE

Private schools in Dubai told Khaleej Times they have begun submitting reopening strategies to the KHDA.. Schools across the UAE will reopen on August 30, although the decision to welcome students to campuses is still under review.. Dubai's private school regulator Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said the final decision will be taken by the federal government.. The KHDA said: "Schools are currently scheduled to open in September, though it is still unknown what form this will take or whether that will change.. We are working closely with our colleagues in the federal government so that when a decision is made, it will be applicable to all schools in the UAE.. We all hope to get schools open to students again as soon as it's safe to do so.". Alan Williamson, CEO of Taaleem group of schools, said: "We are working with the authorities, education regulators, the KHDA in Dubai and the Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi, to find the best way to bring back pupils for the 2020/21 academic year.". The guidelines will be tailored by each of our schools as their circumstances will differ depending on curriculum, staffing, student numbers, building layout and other