UAE government schools to continue distance learning

Wednesday, 17 April 2024 14:48

By ARN News Staff

Students at government schools across the UAE will continue with remote learning on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19.

The Emirates Schools Establishment has confirmed the move.

It said that the decision will help ensure the readiness of schools to receive students and teaching staff once the weather conditions ease.

المكتب الإعلامي لحكومة دولة #الإمارات: قررت مؤسسة الإمارات للتعليم المدرسي تمديد نظام التعليم عن بُعد لكافة المدارس الحكومية بالدولة يومي الخميس والجمعة 18 و19 أبريل 2024 وذلك لضمان جاهزية كافة المدارس الحكومية والمناطق المحيطة بها من ناحية السلامة والأمان لاستقبال الطلبة والهيئة…
— وكالة أنباء الإمارات (@wamnews) April 17, 2024

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