The Academic Calendar issued by the Ministerial Development Council for Dubai Private Schools
| The Academic Calendar 2018-2019 for Dubai Private Schools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start of academic year | September 2, 2018 | |
| Winter break begins | December 16, 2018 Four weeks for MoE curriculum schools Three weeks for Other schools | |
| Return from winter break | January 13, 2019 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 30th December 2018 -OR, extend the winter break to four weeks. Classes are resumed 13th January, 2019. |
| Spring break begins | March 31, 2019 (Two weeks) | |
| Return from spring break | April 14, 2019 | |
| End of academic year | July 4, 2019 | |
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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