Distance-learning for all UAE schools extended until June

All UAE schools and universities will continue the remote learning programme until the end of the current academic year (2019 - 2020).

That's according to an announcement made by the UAE Ministry of Education on Monday.

It said the decision to extend the system comes in response to the exceptional circumstances and national efforts to adopt the best mechanisms to protect society amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. 

وزارة التربية والتعلم تقرر استمرار تطبيق نظام التعلم عن بعد، حتى نهاية العام الدراسي الحالي 2019-2020 ويشمل القرار جميع المدارس الحكومية والخاصة ومؤسسات التعليم العالي على مستوى الدولة. #التعلم_عن_بعد_الإمارات#بيئة_تعليمية_آمنة #dl_moeuae #وزارة_التربية_والتعليم_الإمارات pic.twitter.com/b5aVoSp5qI

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They said the distance learning programme is going well and they are continuously working to improve it by incorporating smart solutions.

They will also be updating mechanism of assessments and exams.

The Ministry has prepared a new study plan that will be circulated in schools tomorrow, and it will start from next Wednesday.