Abu Dhabi Schools Get Nod To Resume In-Classroom Learning

Three basic preventive measures are outlined, including social distancing, protective equipment, and maintaining the highest hygiene standards

Abu Dhabi schools have received the green light to resume in-classroom learning for the start of the Academic Year 2020/21 in line with comprehensive reopening policies and guidelines from Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) to ensure the safest possible return for the Emirate’s students and teachers.

ADEK has worked extensively over the last few months with schools, parent representatives, teachers and the relevant authorities to make these policies as comprehensive as possible.

The policies are framed around four main dimensions: safe operations, teaching and learning, staff and student wellbeing, and community support.

The safe operations pillar lays out procedures aimed at ensuring safety in every aspect of a school’s operations, while the teaching and learning pillar instructs schools on how to adopt social distancing processes and other safety measures without jeopardising the overarching academic mission.