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KHDA Extends Dubai Private Schools Distance Learning Through April 3
Bur Dubai families navigate continued remote classes while some groups seek earlier returns.
How we reported this
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority has confirmed that private schools, nurseries and universities across Dubai must keep distance learning in place until April 3, 2026.
The extension follows an earlier directive from the Education, Human Development and Community Council and comes as certain large school groups have asked to bring students back to campuses sooner. A KHDA spokesperson told Gulf News that the rule applies to every private educational institution in the emirate, with student safety listed as the main reason for the decision. The authority repeated the same message on its social media accounts, noting that any school wanting to restart in-person lessons must file a formal request first.
Bur Dubai households feel the impact
Parents and students in Bur Dubai report they are rearranging daily routines once more to fit another stretch of home-based lessons. Families describe setting up quiet study corners in apartments near the creek and coordinating work schedules around online class times. Local community groups have noticed more questions about reliable internet connections and shared devices as households settle into the extended period.
Many residents say the announcement arrived with little warning, leaving them to adjust meal times, after-school activities and even family visits around the new end date. Some note that younger children in nurseries appear to miss the social contact that comes with physical classrooms, while older students focus on keeping up with assignments delivered through screens.
Next steps for families
Institutions that want to reopen earlier must submit their plans through official channels, the KHDA statement makes clear. Families in Bur Dubai can check school portals or contact their children’s administrators directly for any updates on individual applications. The authority has stressed that no on-site learning will begin before the formal process is completed and approved.
Residents are advised to follow KHDA social media channels and school communications for any changes before the April 3 date. The source for this report is the Mathrubhumi English article published at https://english.mathrubhumi.com/education/news/dubai-schools-distance-learning-update-april-3-v9p3emn1.