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Saudi Ministry of Education to pilot up to 10 days of remote learning in four regions
The Ministry of Education plans a pilot that lets schools replace classroom time with live online lessons on selected days.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education is set to launch a pilot programme that could see up to ten days of remote learning during the 1448 AH academic year in four education regions, Gulf News reported.
What happened
The proposed pilot will cover the Mecca, Eastern Province, Tabuk and Najran regions. Participating schools may replace regular classroom sessions with live online lessons on designated days while keeping their normal timetables and requiring students to complete assigned coursework.
What the reports add
Gulf News explains that the ten days will be split into three levels. The first level comprises two nationally coordinated days applied uniformly across the four regions. The second level allows regional education directors to add three days for all schools under their jurisdiction. The third level gives headteachers of schools rated as “advanced” or “outstanding” the discretion to select up to five additional days, provided they meet minimum learning‑outcome requirements and notify the education administration.
What was said
The article cites an implementation guide reported by Saudi newspaper Okaz but does not include direct quotations from officials.
How it came about
The pilot follows earlier precautionary extensions of remote learning in Riyadh and Diriyah until 22 October, which were separate temporary measures. The new experiment aims to test schools’ readiness, improve teachers’ ability to deliver online education and help students develop independent learning skills.
Key facts
- The pilot will involve Mecca, Eastern Province, Tabuk and Najran regions. (gulfnews.com)
- Up to ten remote‑learning days will be divided into three levels of selection. (gulfnews.com)
- The third level of days is limited to schools rated as advanced or outstanding. (gulfnews.com)
- The programme is part of the 1448 AH academic year. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Saudi Arabia to pilot 10 days of remote learning in four regions”
