UAE Schools and Universities to Resume In-Person Learning After Ceasefire

4 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 15

The UAE will resume in-person classes at all schools and universities from April 20, following a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran.
Educational institutions have completed safety and readiness checks, with flexible hybrid models allowed for some private schools and universities if needed.
International A-level and GCSE exams remain cancelled, and authorities stress readiness to switch back to remote learning if the security situation changes.

What challenges will UAE schools face in fairly assessing students now that international exams have been canceled due to conflict?

How might unresolved issues around Iran’s nuclear program and the ceasefire impact the stability of education in the wider Middle East?

With the ceasefire still fragile, how will UAE schools ensure student safety if hostilities resume before the school year ends?

How might ongoing regional instability and oil disruptions affect the UAE’s education system and daily life in the coming months?

Could the UAE’s rapid shift between remote and in-person learning serve as a model for other countries facing conflict or crises?

Will the current hybrid and remote learning models become a permanent feature in UAE education after this crisis?