Dubai National School - Albarsha

Academic Calendar 2023-2024

MondayAugust 14, 2023First working day for all staff including administrative staff, senior & middle leaders, coordinators, and teaching & support staff
Mon-FriAugust 21-25, 2023Re-Exam administrations for Grades 4-12
ThursdayAugust 24, 2023Orientation meeting for new teachers
FridayAugust 25, 2023Educational workshop for new teachers

First Semester: from August 28, 2023 to January 26, 2024

MondayAugust 28, 2023First school day for all PreK-12 students
SundaySeptember 24, 2023Parents welcoming meeting
FridaySeptember 29, 2023Government Holiday: Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative and subject to Official Declaration)
Mon-WedOctober 16-25, 2023Gs 4-12 Test 1: occurring in parallel with regular classes
Thu-FriOctober 26-27, 2023Mid-Term Break for all PreK-12 students
FridayDecember 1, 2023Government Holiday: Martyr’s Day (Tentative and subject to Official Declaration)
Sat-SunDecember 2-3, 2023Government Holiday: UAE National Day (Tentative and subject to Official Declaration)
FridayDecember 8, 2023Last school day for all PreK-12 students before winter break
Mon-FriDecember 11-29, 2023Winter Break for all PreK-12 students
FridayDecember 15, 2023Last working day for all staff before winter break excluding administrative staff
Mon-FriDecember 18-29, 2023Winter Break for all staff excluding administrative staff
MondayJanuary 1, 2024Government Holiday: New Year Holiday
TuesdayJanuary 2, 2024School resumes for all PreK-12 students and all staff after holidays
Mon-WedJanuary 15-24, 2024Gs 4-12 Test 2: occurring in parallel with regular classes
Thu-FriJanuary 25-26, 2024End-of-First-Semester Break for all PreK-12 students

Second Semester: from January 29, 2024 to June 28, 2024

MondayJanuary 29, 2024First day of Second Semester for all PreK-12 students
SundayFebruary 11, 2024Distribution of First Semester Results and Parents Meeting
Thu-FriFebruary 29, 2024 - March 8, 2024Gs 4-12 Test 1: occurring in parallel with regular classes
MondayMarch 11, 2024First day of Ramadan (Tentative and subject to Official Declaration)
Mon-FriMarch 25, 2024-- April 5, 2024Spring Break for all PreK-12 students and all staff members excluding administrative staff
Mon-FriApril 8-12, 2024Government Holiday: Eid Al Fitr (Tentative and subject to Official Declaration)
MondayApril 15, 2024First Day of School for PreK-12 students and all staff members after Spring Break and Eid El Fitr Holiday.
Mon-FriJune 3-14, 2024Gs 4-12 Test 2: occurring in parallel with regular classes
Mon-TueJune 17-18, 2024Government Holiday: Eid Al Adha (Tentative and subject to Official Declaration)
WednesdayJune 26, 2024Announcement of Final Results
FridayJune 28, 2024- Last school day for all PreK-12 students
- Last working day for teachers and coordinators with no absenteeism during the year
WednesdayJuly 3, 2024Last working day for all senior & middle leaders, coordinators, teaching and support staff
WednesdayJuly 10, 2024Last working day for administrative staff

Graduation ceremony will be announced and conducted in June 2024

Academic Calendar 2024-2025

MondayAugust 12, 2024First working day for all staff including administrative staff, senior & middle leaders, coordinators, and teaching & support staff
Mon-ThuAugust 19-22, 2024Re-Exam administrations for Grades 4-12
MondayAugust 26, 2024First school day for all PreK-12 students
  • Senior Leadership Team (SLT): Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, Head of Academics & Head of Arabic Department.
  • Middle Leaders: SAC Members: Division Leaders (Supervisors), Heads of Departments and Coordinators.
  • Teaching Staff: Teachers, Assistant Teachers and Learning Support Teachers (LSTs).
  • Administrative Staff: Secretaries, Registration Personnel, HR Personnel, Transportation Staff, Accountants, IT Administrator, System Analyst/Developer, Maintenance Supervisor, Uniform Staff and Clinic Staff
  • Support Staff: Counselors, Career Counselors, Lab Technicians, Librarians, Supervisors’ Assistants and Administrative Aides
  • Labor Staff: Cleaners, Security Personnel, Maintenance Personnel, Gardeners, Janitors, Office Personnel and Drivers