Dubai: PCR Not Mandatory for Unvaccinated Private Schools Students
- Publish date: Tuesday، 24 August 2021
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The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) said that It's not mandatory for students enrolled in Dubai's private schools to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or submit negative PCR test results to go back to in-person learning.
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KHDA clarified that eligible school staff who do not wish to have the vaccine must submit a negative PCR test each week.
It also announced that students will be back at school for face-to-face learning by October 3.
From the start of the academic year until September 30, parents will have the choice of distance learning or face-to-face learning for their children.
After this date, students who wish to continue with distance learning must provide a medical certificate issued by Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
In the new academic year, we’ll be #TogetherAgainDubai! Schools will be offering full-time face-to-face learning, including sports, events and excursions. Parents will have the choice of continuing with distance learning until October 3. More info: https://t.co/RJ0kN86q2y pic.twitter.com/Ew782X1QbV
— KHDA (@KHDA) August 23, 2021
Class groups or grade/year levels may temporarily switch to distance learning if positive cases of COVID-19 are detected.