Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the continuation of distance learning system until January 27, 2022. This is due to the current conditions related to the Coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) and the daily increase of cases.
In a statement, the Ministry of Education indicated that it had decided, after continuous consultation and coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and other relevant authorities, as well as after assessing the situation in detail and in the interest of community safety, the following:
First: Continuation of the distance learning system and suspension of attendance for students in all public and private schools and kindergartens until January 27.
Second: The continued attendance of the administrative and educational staff in public and private schools and kindergartens.
Third: Conducting supplement tests for the first semester of government schools, starting from January 18 to January 27, 2022, according to the previously announced test schedules, as well as main exams in private schools according to their academic calendars in school buildings, while adhering to the precautionary measures established in this regard.
Fourth: Adopting the physical attendance system for some classes and stages on an exceptional basis, at 50% of school’s capacity, taking into account the interest of students 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 of specialized schools.
4 . Attendance is optional for student and parents.
Fifth: Physical attendance of children in nurseries at 50% capacity, provided that it is optional for parents.
Sixth: Continuing 100% attendance of students in universities and higher education institutions.
Ministry called on students to fully adhere to lessons remotely and parents to follow up on their children's attendance through the distance learning system and to continue communication and cooperation with the school administration and educational staff.
