Qatar’s private schools record 70% student attendance on distance learning platforms

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama...

Doha, Qatar: Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama affirmed that the educational process in private schools continues to run smoothly through electronic learning platforms. He revealed that student attendance in remote learning classes reached 70 percent during the first week, describing the figure as a positive indicator of students' commitment and the active engagement of parents.

Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Al Naama explained that the ministry held virtual meetings with the administrations of more than 120 private schools representing a variety of educational curricula. The meetings aimed to assess schools' readiness, address any potential technical or organizational challenges, and ensure that such issues are resolved promptly to maintain the stability of the educational process. The meetings also provided an opportunity for private schools to exchange expertise and share successful experiences.

Al Naama noted that the ministry issued regulations and guidelines to organize the educational process in line with approved academic schedules. Private schools and kindergartens were granted flexibility in organizing the school day during the period from March 8 to 12 through two options: either following the official school hours adopted in government schools, or implementing a customized schedule of no less than three and a half hours and no more than five hours per day, allowing each school to choose the arrangement most suitable for completing curriculum requirements.

Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama

Regarding psychological and social support, the Assistant Undersecretary stated that special guidance had been issued for student counseling during exceptional circumstances. These directives aim to enhance psychological stability within the school community and instruct schools to develop comprehensive support plans for both students and educational staff.