The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has announced that the academic year 2020-2021 for government and private schools, will begin on September 1, 2020.

Schools staff at government schools will return to work by August 19 while students in all schools (government and private) will start classes on September 1, 2020.

Attendance is mandatory for staff and students.

Ministry of Education and Higher Education announces the start of academic year 2020-2021, beginning from August 19 for the employees, while students ’hours will start on September 1, with the need for everyone to attend and not be absent #QNA

— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) July 16, 2020

The Ministry confirms that it is working closely with schools’ administrations to put in place the necessary plans and procedures to ensure the safety of staff and students.

Schools return to in-person education on 1 September under strict precautionary measures.#back_to_school_2020
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— وزارة التعليم (@Qatar_Edu) July 16, 2020

All schools are required to fully comply with the precautionary measures to maintain safe environments for all parties involved in the educational process.

As the country moves closer to Phase 3, set to begin on August 1, earlier, the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor and Social Affairs (MADLSA) has issued a series of guidelines to ensure the safety of children in nurseries.

Here's everything you need to know about the virus, including ways to protect yourself.  To know more about testing for COVID-19, click here.

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