Education Council launches phase to ensure education readiness

Commitment to safety and continuity of education

This step comes amid ongoing assessments by relevant authorities and reflects the UAE’s continued commitment to safeguarding society and maintaining continuity in education.

Careful planning and coordinated decision-making

The hase embodies the UAE’s approach of careful evaluation and deliberate planning, prioritising community safety and reassurance, while ensuring that any decisions regarding learning modes are made with confidence, preparedness, and full coordination among concerned entities.

Unified national framework

The initiative is being implemented through a coordinated framework that aligns federal and local education authorities, ensuring nationwide consistency in preparedness measures and strengthening the sector’s ability to respond effectively to various scenarios.

Preparing institutions and staff

Measures include comprehensive programmes to prepare educational facilities and train staff across nurseries, schools, and higher education institutions. This covers safety protocols, evacuation plans, and enhancing the psychological and professional readiness of both educational and administrative personnel to manage emergencies, in preparation for a gradual return to in-person learning as determined by authorities.

Gradual reopening of nurseries

The plan also includes the phased reopening of nurseries starting this week, beginning with those located in government premises and commercial buildings, while allowing others to offer home-based childcare services in line with approved regulations.

Field assessments and readiness checks

Authorities will conduct field evaluation visits to educational institutions to verify readiness and submit updated assessment reports in accordance with ongoing developments.

Awareness and flexible learning readiness

The measures further include developing awareness and guidance materials for students and staff to reinforce safety procedures and psychological readiness, alongside clear guidelines to enable smooth transitions between learning modes, ensuring continuity through flexible approaches.

Continuous monitoring and decision-making

Regular assessments of the situation will be maintained to support timely and appropriate decisions regarding the education process, in line with developments and the highest safety standards.

Roles of federal and local authorities

As part of the national effort, the Ministry of Education is developing a unified implementation framework for schools and nurseries, while the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees aligned guidance for higher education institutions. Local authorities will issue tailored implementation circulars within their jurisdictions to ensure unified direction with coordinated execution.

Upcoming announcement

Updates on the resumption of in-person or remote learning will be announced on April 15, 2026, through official channels, ensuring clear and accurate communication to families and the education community.

Emphasis on community partnership

The Council emphasised that collaboration between families, educational institutions, and relevant authorities remains essential to protecting students and ensuring the continuity of education with confidence, stability, and reassurance.