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A young learner on the back to school trail. Victor Besa / The National
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Key safety measures were in place at The British School Al Khubairat on January 31 as pupils returned. Victor Besa / The National
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A pupil heads back to The British School Al Khubairat on January 31. Victor Besa / The National
Two young pupils return to in-person studies at Brighton College in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A young learner heads to class at Brighton College. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Senior school pupils were welcomed back at Brighton College .Chris Whiteoak / The National
Brighton College offered a warm welcome to returning learners. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Brighton College in Abu Dhabi is now able to offer in-person teaching for all of its age groups. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Physical distancing rules remain in place to keep the school population safe. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The familiar walk to school was back on the agenda on January 31. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A young pupil prepares to reunite with classmates at Brighton College . Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Brighton College learner makes his way to class. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A pupil returns to the Brighton College campus in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Many Brighton College Pupils were back on the school bus to start the week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi marked another milestone moment on January 31. Victor Besa / The National
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Pupils get set for in-person lessons at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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A young learner makes his way to class at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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A pupil is given some guidance on their return to The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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January 31 marked a first day back to school for thousands of pupils across the country. Victor Besa / The National
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Safety remains paramount at The British School Al Khubairat. Victor Besa / The National
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A pupil gets set for in-person teaching at The British School Al Khubairat. Victor Besa / The National
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A young learner on the back to school trail. Victor Besa / The National
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Key safety measures were in place at The British School Al Khubairat on January 31 as pupils returned. Victor Besa / The National
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A pupil heads back to The British School Al Khubairat on January 31. Victor Besa / The National
Two young pupils return to in-person studies at Brighton College in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A young learner heads to class at Brighton College. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Senior school pupils were welcomed back at Brighton College .Chris Whiteoak / The National
Brighton College offered a warm welcome to returning learners. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Brighton College in Abu Dhabi is now able to offer in-person teaching for all of its age groups. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Physical distancing rules remain in place to keep the school population safe. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The familiar walk to school was back on the agenda on January 31. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A young pupil prepares to reunite with classmates at Brighton College . Chris Whiteoak / The National
A Brighton College learner makes his way to class. Chris Whiteoak / The National
A pupil returns to the Brighton College campus in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Many Brighton College Pupils were back on the school bus to start the week. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi marked another milestone moment on January 31. Victor Besa / The National
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Pupils get set for in-person lessons at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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A young learner makes his way to class at The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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A pupil is given some guidance on their return to The British School Al Khubairat in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
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January 31 marked a first day back to school for thousands of pupils across the country. Victor Besa / The National
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Safety remains paramount at The British School Al Khubairat. Victor Besa / The National
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A pupil gets set for in-person teaching at The British School Al Khubairat. Victor Besa / The National
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A young learner on the back to school trail. Victor Besa / The National
When is the half-term break for schools in the UAE?
Some schools have a week-long holiday coming up, starting on February 14
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03 February, 2022
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