Knowledge Authority confirms the extension of distance learning until April 3/representative image
The educational authorities in Dubai decided to continue distance learning in all private institutions, and to extend the arrangement until early April as a precautionary measure.
The move puts student safety at the center, while allowing limited flexibility for institutions that can justify a return to classrooms.The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that distance learning will remain in place for all private educational institutions in the Emirate of Dubai until Friday, April 3, 2026. This decision is consistent with a broader announcement made by the Education, Human Development and Community Council, reinforcing a coordinated approach across the sector.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority said, in a statement shared on the X website, that all private institutions must continue distance learning during this period. The authority confirmed that this measure aims to ensure the safety of students while maintaining the continuity of providing education through schools, colleges and other private educational institutions.
Meanwhile, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority has left room for institutions that may be in a position to resume on-site learning.
Any institution seeking to return to physical classrooms must submit a formal request to the authority. This request must clearly explain the specific circumstances behind the proposal and provide a detailed justification for reopening.Each application will be evaluated individually and not through a comprehensive approval process. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority stated that all these applications will be reviewed by the Ministry of Education, which will evaluate them in line with the approved regulations and procedures already in place.The authority explained that the safety and well-being of students, employees and the wider community will be the primary consideration in any decision taken by the ministry. This means that even well-prepared establishments will only be allowed to reopen if they meet the required safety standards and can demonstrate minimal risk.The expansion of distance learning, along with the controlled approval process for any exceptions, reflects a cautious approach by Dubai’s education authorities as they balance continuity in learning with public health priorities.