UAE
UAE issues safety protocols for Grade 12 exams in June
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The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) announced the national protocol for Grade 12 exams to be held in June 2021.
- Grade 12 students, teachers, admin and support staff, including cleaning, catering, and security staff, are required to present a negative PCR test result on June 8 and June 13 – provided that the test results duration do not exceed four days.
- Arrive to school 30 minutes before the test and the opening of school gates 60 minutes before the test.
- Guardians must stay in their vehicles to prevent any exposure to other students. They will also be required to undergo a PCR test and adhere to all precautionary measures. Students of determination are exempted from this rule.
- Students and staff should refrain from going to educational establishments if they are experiencing coronavirus symptoms, or any other respiratory symptoms.
- Preventive and precautionary measures including physical distancing and wearing of face masks must also be adhered to in exam halls.
- Students infected with the virus or close contacts are exempted from sitting for exams, adding that special measures will adopted for them to give the exams.