Pupils present PCR test results to security staff at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, in 2021. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Pupils present PCR test results to security staff at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, in 2021. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Pupils present PCR test results to security staff at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, in 2021. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Pupils present PCR test results to security staff at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi, in 2021. Khushnum Bhandari / The National

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Abu Dhabi private school pupils aged 12 and above need PCR test for first day of term

Emirate's Department of Education and Knowledge confirms Covid-19 safety rules for new school year

Anam Rizvi
Anam Rizvi

August 24, 2022

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Abu Dhabi private school pupils aged 12 and above and staff will be required to take a PCR test before returning for the new academic year.

The emirate's Department of Education and Knowledge said a negative PCR test from no more than 96 hours before the first day of term on Monday must be presented.

These Covid-19 safety rules are in line with measures announced for government-run schools on Tuesday.

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Adek announced protocols for private and charter schools and nurseries on Wednesday.

A PCR test is only required for the first day of school, with no regular testing throughout the school year.

However, any pupils who have Covid-19 symptoms will need to take a PCR test.

Vaccination is not mandatory for pupils and there are no physical distancing requirements at schools and nurseries.

Masks will remain mandatory indoors and optional outdoors. Visitors at schools will need a green pass on the Al Hosn application.

Covid-19 rules for private schools in Dubai have not yet been confirmed for the coming academic year.

The last updated guidelines from the Knowledge and Development Authority, which oversees private education in Dubai, state that there are no testing requirements.

However, caution is advised when travelling abroad, and any child showing Covid-19 symptoms should stay at home and take a PCR test.

Pupils and staff who are close contacts of a person infected with the coronavirus but do not have any symptoms do not need to isolate and can attend school, under the most recent rules.

PCR testing for Abu Dhabi pupils - in pictures

Back-to-school PCR testing gets under way at Biogenix Labs by G42 Healthcare, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. All Photos: Victor Besa / The National
Back-to-school PCR testing gets under way at Biogenix Labs by G42 Healthcare, Masdar City, Abu Dhabi. All Photos: Victor Besa / The National
Biogenix Labs staff are ready and waiting for the mass testing as schools reopen in the capital.
Biogenix Labs staff are ready and waiting for the mass testing as schools reopen in the capital.
Children queue to be tested.
Children queue to be tested.
Sultan Al Marzooqi, five, gets his back to school PCR test.
Sultan Al Marzooqi, five, gets his back to school PCR test.
The Solitario family get their PCR tests.
The Solitario family get their PCR tests.
Biogenix Labs staff are ready to help in the fight against Covid-19.
Biogenix Labs staff are ready to help in the fight against Covid-19.
Sarah Ahmad, 17, is tested before heading back to school.
Sarah Ahmad, 17, is tested before heading back to school.
A father takes his daughter for testing.
A father takes his daughter for testing.
The Aragon family get their PCR tests.
The Aragon family get their PCR tests.
Khamis Al Balooshi, 10, waits for his turn.
Khamis Al Balooshi, 10, waits for his turn.
The Williams family get their PCR tests.
The Williams family get their PCR tests.
The youngest Al Marzooqi family member is all smiles after his test.
The youngest Al Marzooqi family member is all smiles after his test.
Mohamed Al Zahri, eight, is swabbed.
Mohamed Al Zahri, eight, is swabbed.
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