Abu Dhabi: 221 schools granted permission to reopen after compliance checks

As many as 221 schools in Abu Dhabi have received the nod to reopen for the new academic year.

With 221 schools inspected, we are proud to announce that we have achieved a 100% compliance rate!⁣
⁣#WithMyClassAgain⁣#BacktoSchool⁣#EmpowerMinds⁣#EmpowerEducation ⁣@adphc_ae @DoHSocial

— التعليم والمعرفة (@ADEK_tweet) August 26, 2021

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) said that inspection and compliance teams across the emirate carried out stringent inspections to ensure a safe return to physical schools.

Schools are required to adhere to strict precautionary protocols to receive a No Objection Certificate to reopen

— التعليم والمعرفة (@ADEK_tweet) August 26, 2021

Today marks the beginning of the 2021-2022 academic year.

We are all excited for the start of the new academic year, and schools across the emirate are eager to welcome their students back to the classroom.
Private and Charter Schools have implemented strict health and safety precautionary measures to ensure school is safe for everyone.

— التعليم والمعرفة (@ADEK_tweet) August 28, 2021

Last week, officials in Abu Dhabi confirmed that regardless of age or vaccination status, all private and charter school students, including students of determination, must produce a negative nasal PCR or saliva test not older than 14 days before they return to their campus.

Read: Abu Dhabi: Covid tests mandatory for all private and charter school students

ADEK confirmed that free Covid-19 PCR tests will be provided to students above 12 years old and school staff at designated testing centres on a specific date for each school.