The Academic Calendar issued by the Ministerial Development Council for Dubai Private Schools
| The Academic Calendar 2019-20 for Dubai Private Schools Starting in September | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start of academic year | September 1, 2019 | |
| Winter break begins | December 15, 2019 Four weeks for MoE curriculum schools Three weeks for other private schools | |
| Return from winter break | January 12, 2020 for MoE curriculum private schools January 5, 2020 for other private schools | Other private schools (non-MoE) may chose the below based on KHDA approval: -Reduce the winter break to two weeks with classes resuming on December 29, 2019 -OR, extend the winter break to four weeks with classes resuming on January 12, 2020 |
| Spring break begins | March 29, 2020 (Two weeks) | |
| Return from spring break | April 12, 2020 | |
| End of academic year | July 2, 2020 | |
All private schools must tentatively communicate Public holidays (like Eid, National day and other similar holidays) to the parents and confirm these holidays to the parent once declared by the UAE government authority.
| Dubai Private Schools Starting in April - Academic year 2019/2020 | ||
|---|---|---|
Start of academic year | April 1, 2019 | |
Summer break begins | June 30, 2019 | |
Return from summer break | September 1, 2019 | |
Winter break begins | December 15, 2019 | |
Return from winter break | Option 1: Return on Sunday Dec 29, 2019 (two weeks) | |
End of academic year | Between March 15-19, 2020 | Subject to the school fulfilling the stipulated number of instructional and academic days. |
New academic year begins 2020/2021 | April 1, 2020 | |
All private schools must tentatively communicate Public holidays (like Eid, National day and other similar holidays) to the parents and confirm these holidays to the parent once declared by the UAE government authority.
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