As schools across the UAE begin their summer break, parents are being urged to stay connected through official school channels for important updates. Meanwhile, Abu Dhabi’s private schools are enforcing strict new digital safety rules for teachers under ADEK’s latest policy to protect students and ensure secure online interactions.
As summer vacation begins for administrative and teaching staff across public schools in the UAE, school administrations have issued important reminders to parents to remain vigilant and connected through official communication channels. These channels will continue to serve as the primary source of any updates or announcements made during the break by schools or the Ministry of Education.
Public schools across the country have sent messages to parents highlighting the need to monitor platforms such as the Ministry’s portal and school apps for notifications, especially in cases where new decisions or exam results are released over the holidays.
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Parents were also reminded that students’ academic results, particularly for those who took re-sit exams, will be uploaded gradually and made available through the Ministry of Education’s electronic portal. These results can be accessed using the student’s designated account and are posted only after official approval.
In addition, schools urged parents to purchase school uniforms for the upcoming academic year at the earliest. The Ministry has coordinated with official outlets to ensure that sufficient stock is available in all sizes. However, school officials warned that delaying purchases could lead to shortages, limited availability of certain sizes, and crowded shopping conditions closer to the start of the academic year.
Schools also stressed that uniforms must be purchased only from authorised suppliers to guarantee compliance with the Ministry’s standards. Wearing non-compliant attire could lead to disciplinary action or inconvenience for students at the start of term. According to school administrations, early preparation helps reduce stress for families and ensures that students begin the new school year in an organised and confident manner.
Parents were reminded to verify any information regarding uniforms, school supplies, or academic schedules exclusively through official school or Ministry sources to avoid confusion or misinformation.
In their messages, school administrations expressed appreciation for parents’ cooperation throughout the academic year and encouraged continued engagement to support students’ success.
In a parallel development, private schools in Abu Dhabi have begun implementing a new digital policy, set forth by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), to enhance cybersecurity and ensure safe online interactions within the education ecosystem.
As part of the rollout, schools have instructed their teaching staff to remove students and parents from their personal social media accounts and to refrain from accepting follow requests or initiating communication through personal messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal.
The policy also prohibits educators from using personal email addresses to contact students or parents and from identifying themselves as affiliated with the school on personal social media accounts. The only exception allowed is for professional platforms such as LinkedIn.
ADEK’s digital safety policy outlines ten key obligations for teachers regarding social media use:
Teachers have also been reminded to behave professionally online at all times and to ensure content is free of bullying, harassment, discrimination, or anything that may violate the school’s code of ethics.
ADEK has further mandated that all private schools in Abu Dhabi implement comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection policies. This includes developing response and business continuity plans in the event of a cyberattack, safeguarding personal data, and monitoring both official and unofficial communication platforms—including social media and parent group chats.
Schools must ensure that all communication with students and families takes place through official, secure channels. Any violation of the new regulations may result in legal accountability and the imposition of disciplinary action as per the governing policies.
The new digital strategy is expected to be fully enforced across all Abu Dhabi private schools starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. With this move, ADEK aims to ensure a safe, respectful, and secure digital learning environment that protects the rights and privacy of students, educators, and families alike.
