UAE
Abu Dhabi: Out of 5,100 enrolled students, only 11 came to this school
A school in the Abu Dhabi with 5,100 enrolled students welcomed back a mere 11 pupils to its campus on the first day of academic year on Sunday.
The majority of families with children enrolled at The Model School Abu Dhabi opted for distance learning, its principal, Dr VV Abdulkader, told Gulf News.
Despite the small numbers, the long-standing Indian curriculum school has implemented all required safety measures, including the installation of thermal scanners at entrances, and the physical distancing between students in the classroom.
