The new academic year 2020/2021in all public schools of Saudi Arabia will resume via distance learning programs due to the exceptional circumstances of coronavirus pandemic, said a senior government official.
The same mechanism will be applied for the theoretical courses in universities and technical education, while the practical courses will require attendance by the students, Minister of Education Dr. Hamad bin Mohammed Al Al-Sheikh, was quoted as saying in a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report.
He also explained that this announcement comes after coordination with the Ministry of Health; Ministry of Communications and Information Technology; Education & Training Evaluation Commission and Human Capital Development Program.
