MUSCAT: Indian Schools in Oman will continue with online education until January 2021, a top official has informed The Arabian Stories.
Dr. Baby Sam Saamuel, Chairman, Board of Directors (BOD), Indian schools in Oman said that in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, online-only medium will continue for all Grades, including Grades X & XII.
“The Board and the schools are continually assessing the Covid situation as well as the best interests of all stakeholders, including parents and students. We assure that we shall continue to offer the highest quality of learning to our students and will explore blended learning opportunities next year to ensure that both educational as well as health and safety needs are met with adequately”, Dr. Saamuel said.
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The statement from the BOD comes after public and private schools in the country has reopened on November 1.
A survey was recently carried out among parents to identify their preferences on the resumption of on-campus classes, and understand the acceptance of online schooling.
“The decision to continue the remote schooling is based on the input received from parents showing their overwhelming preference for online classes for the current academic term, considering the pandemic situation,” the statement from BOD said.
“In light of the successful adoption and acceptance of remote lessons, and the upcoming winter break, the Board of Directors has decided to continue with the status quo until after the classes resume after the vacation. In January 2021, the Board shall re-evaluate the situation, in compliance with the Ministry of Education, taking all stakeholders into confidence,” the statement noted.
All 21 Indian Schools across the Sultanate were equipped with virtual platforms and the teachers were trained to conduct online classes for the students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 from April 2020.
Following the CBSE curriculum, the academic term began in April 2020. The Board had also decided to postpone the annual break to December.
“Therefore, the Indian Schools in Oman have so far already completed seven months of online schooling and have also conducted online formative assessments for the students of the middle, secondary and senior secondary sections,” the statement added.
