The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced the continuation of online classes until January 27, given the current conditions of the Covid-19 pandemic and the rise in daily cases.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the ministry said that it had decided, after continuous consultation and co-ordination with the Ministry of Public Health and other parties concerned, and after assessing the situation in detail and in the interest of community safety, the following:
First: The continuation of the distance learning system and the suspension of attendance of all students in all public and private schools and kindergartens until January 27.
Second: The continuation of attendance of the administrative and educational staff in public and private schools and kindergartens at a rate of 100%.
Third: Conducting supplement tests for the first semester of government schools, starting from January 18-27, according to the previously announced test schedules, as well as central exams in private schools according to their academic calendars, in presence in school buildings, while adhering to the precautionary measures established in this regard.
Fourth: Adopting the actual attendance system for some classes and stages on an exceptional basis at a rate of 50% of the school's capacity, taking into account the interest of students, and in appreciation of the nature of these educational stages, with a commitment to implement all precautionary measures established in this regard, and these stages are:
1- Secondary school students, grade 12 in public schools, and grade 11 and 12 in private schools.
2- Students with special needs with disabilities, in public and private schools.
3- Students in specialised schools.
Attendance is optional for the student and the guardian.
Fifth: Adopting the actual attendance of children in nurseries at a rate of 50%, provided that it is optional for the guardian.
Sixth: Continuing attendance of students in universities and higher education institutions by 100%.
The ministry affirmed its keenness and commitment to the continuation of the educational process in a manner commensurate with all circumstances, noting that the distance-learning system is an integral part of the educational process and academic achievement, and the attendance and absence system for students will be adopted in this system.
The ministry called on students to fully adhere to follow-up lessons remotely, and parents to follow up on their children's attendance of lessons through the distance-learning system, and to continue communication and co-operation with the school administration and educational staff.
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