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10:09 a.m. M.
Friday 18 September 2020
Books – Muhammad Ghayat:
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers confirmed that what was reported on some websites and social media pages, about the postponement of the start date of studies in schools in anticipation of the second wave of the Corona virus, is unfounded.
The Press Center of the Council of Ministers stated, in the clarifying report of the facts, on Friday, that it was in contact with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education, and denied this news, confirming that it is not valid to postpone the start date of studies in the schools, explaining that the study will begin on the dates indicated in accordance with the previously announced and programmed schedule. As of October 17, indicating that the study system during the new academic year will depend on the combination of education within the classroom and distance education, in line with the country’s plan to face the Coronavirus.
In a related context, the first semester of the new 2020-2021 academic year begins on Saturday, October 17, 2020 and continues through February 5, 2021 (actual school days are 93 days), and the second semester begins on October 20, February 2021 and continues until June 17. 2021 (actual study period is 96 days), and first semester exams begin on Saturday, January 23, 2021, provided that second-semester exams for transfer classes and preparatory certificate begin on Saturday, May 15, 2021, while the technical diploma exams will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021. The high school exams will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021.
The Media Center of the Council of Ministers called on the various media and social media users to investigate the accuracy and objectivity in the publication of news, and to communicate with the interested authorities to ensure before publishing information that it is not based on any fact and that creates confusion between students and parents, and if there are any questions, please contact the ministry number (02/27963273).
