Overview
- Schools across the UAE began a phased return to classrooms Monday, April 20, with Dubai’s regulator, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), clearing campuses only after readiness checks.
- National rules require clear safe zones, marked evacuation routes, no assemblies or outdoor activities, and age‑appropriate drills, with shelter‑in‑place procedures explained to families.
- Parents can keep children on remote learning, and schools may run hybrid or rotational models, though teachers are not expected to teach in‑person and online classes at the same time.
- The Ministry of Education restarted school bus services nationwide on Monday, and the Federal Traffic Council increased patrols and enforcement near schools to manage heavier traffic and protect crossings.
- Some families turned to alternatives such as a student‑run carpool site with 300+ users, RTA‑linked bus‑pooling pilots, and ride‑hail options, while students returning to campuses reported relief as KHDA field monitoring continues and schools stay ready to switch back if needed.