The Sharjah Private Education Authority has announced an important decision regarding the start of the 2026–2027 academic year for private schools following the Indian and Pakistani curricula in the Emirate of Sharjah as the authority confirmed that the official return of students to classrooms will now take place on March 30 2026 instead of the previously scheduled start date The decision came after several schools submitted requests through the School Principals Council explaining the need for additional time to complete academic and administrative preparations for the new academic year The authority carefully reviewed these requests and the justifications provided before approving the change to ensure that schools are fully prepared and that the academic year begins in an organized and stable manner for students teachers and parents across the emirate.

According to an official circular issued by the authority to the relevant private schools the new directive outlines the updated arrangements related to the start of the academic year and aims to give schools sufficient time to finalize preparations before welcoming students back on campus The move reflects the authority’s commitment to maintaining a well organized educational environment and ensuring that schools are ready from both academic and administrative perspectives so that students can begin the new academic term under optimal conditions that support effective learning and institutional readiness.

To ensure continuity in certain academic activities despite the postponement of in person attendance the Sharjah Private Education Authority has allowed the concerned schools to conduct remote examinations between March 9 and March 12 This measure is intended to allow students to complete scheduled academic assessments without disruption while making use of modern digital learning tools that have become an essential part of the educational process in many private schools across the emirate The approach enables schools to maintain their academic timelines while adapting to the revised start date.

The circular also permits a limited number of administrative and teaching staff to be present inside school premises during the postponement period in order to carry out essential preparatory and organizational work The authority specified that the number of staff allowed on campus should not exceed fifteen employees and their presence must be strictly based on operational necessity This step is designed to ensure that key administrative tasks and logistical arrangements are completed in preparation for the official start of the academic year.

As part of the broader preparations for the new academic term the authority has allowed schools to receive parents on campus for the purpose of collecting school uniforms and textbooks for students However this process must be organized by school administrations according to scheduled numbers and prearranged attendance times in order to maintain smooth procedures and avoid congestion within school facilities This arrangement is intended to help families complete the necessary preparations for the academic year in an orderly manner.

The authority also urged school administrations included in the decision to take all necessary administrative and organizational measures in line with the new start date while ensuring that students and parents are informed clearly and in a timely manner about the changes to the academic calendar so that everyone can prepare properly for the beginning of the school year without confusion or disruption.

Officials explained that this decision reflects the authority’s broader commitment to regulating the private education sector in Sharjah and ensuring a balanced approach that considers the readiness of educational institutions alongside the needs of students and parents The goal is to guarantee a smooth and well coordinated start to the academic year for schools that follow the Indian and Pakistani curricula in the emirate.

The Sharjah Private Education Authority concluded its circular by emphasizing the importance of full compliance by all concerned schools with the instructions outlined in the directive and stressed that implementing these guidelines accurately will help safeguard the interests of students and ensure that the educational process proceeds according to the regulatory framework adopted in the Emirate of Sharjah.