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Decision to end academic year not applicable to international schools in Oman, clarifies Ministry

TAS News Service

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

MUSCAT: The Supreme Committee’s decision to end the school academic year on May 7 is not applicable to international schools, Ministry of Education has confirmed.

In a statement issued, Ministry said the decision is only for public and Omani private schools in the country. “International schools can continue their academic year by providing educational services via online,” the statement said.

Earlier on Tuesday, The Arabian Stories, reported that the decision is not applicable to international schools after Indian Schools in Oman and ABA had confirmed that they will continue with the academic year.

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