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School safety is our top priority: Oman’s Minister of Education

As the new academic year begins in Oman on Sunday, Her Excellency Dr. Madiha Al Shaibani, Minister of Education says priority is to safeguard students.

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Saturday, September 18, 2021

MUSCAT: Efforts are continuing to evaluate the school operating system in coordination with the Supreme Committee in line with the latest epidemiological situation in the country, Her Excellency Dr. Madiha Al Shaibani, Minister of Education said.

More than 700,000 students will return to classrooms on Sunday as the new academic year begins in Omani schools.

According to the statistics provided by the Ministry of Education (MOE), 702,568 students from 1204 schools, including 1,191 basic educational institutions, 13 post-basic institutions and 22 new schools will reopen to start the new academic year 2021-2022.

“This year, the education sector will witness a new vision for educational supervision that aims to enhance the quality of schools in developing their performance,” the Minister said on Saturday.

According to the Minister, the government is continuing to improve e-learning, and this year will witness the introduction of more technical systems to enhance student learning. “The Ministry is working to identify the necessary needs for technical and vocational education,” she said.

“We are determined to return students to schools safely and move forward to advance academic levels,” she added.

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