The Academic Calendar issued by the UAE Cabinet for Dubai Private Schools
| Dubai Private Schools - Academic Year 2017/2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start of academic year | September 10, 2017 | |
| Winter break begins | December 17, 2017 Four weeks for MoE curriculum schools Three weeks for Other schools | |
| Return from winter break | January 14, 2018 for MoE schools | Other schools (non-MoE) may chose the below based on KHDA approval: -Reduce the winter break to two weeks. Classes resumed on 2nd January 2018 -OR, extend the winter break to four weeks. Classes are resumed 14th January, 2018. |
| Spring break begins | March 25, 2018 (Two weeks) | |
| Return from spring break | April 8, 2018 | |
| End of academic year | July 5, 2018 | |
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 2018/2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start of academic year | April 2, 2018 | |
| Summer break begins | July 1, 2018 | |
| Return from summer break | September 2, 2018 | |
| Winter break begins | December 16, 2018 | |
| Return from winter break | January 6, 2019 (three weeks) | The private schools in Dubai starting in April may choose to reduce or extend the winter break based on KHDA approval: Reduce the winter break to two weeks. Classes resumed on December 30, 2018 Or Extend the winter break to four weeks. Classes are resumed January 13, 2019 |
| End of academic year | Between March 14-21, 2019 | These private schools can close any day from March 14th and 21st, subject to the school fulfilling the stipulated number of instructional and academic days and receiving KHDA approval. |
| New academic year begins 2019/2020 | April 1, 2019 | |
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