Schools to reopen for the new academic year

Densmaa 2021-08-05 02:08

Society

Minister of Education and Science introduced the Cabinet’s decision to resume the operations of all levels of educational institutions for the academic year of 2021-2022.

Minister of Education and Science introduced the Cabinet’s decision to resume the operations of all levels of educational institutions for the academic year of 2021-2022. Through the Cabinet decision, school operations will begin in phases, with lessons taking place both in-person and online. The Education Minister then said, “Children aged 4 and 5 will be admitted to kindergartens. Similar to schools, the operations of kindergartens will be allowed to resume, providing both in-person and distance learning from September 1. As for educational institutions in green zones, all lessons will be organized in classrooms. Technical and Vocational Education and Training TVET, colleges, and universities are allowed to resume operations, with classes taking place both in-person and online from September 13.” Currently, 60 percent of the total population of Mongolia has been involved in COVID-19 vaccinations. 90 percent of school and kindergarten teachers are projected to be fully involved in vaccinations by September 1. Furthermore, 60 percent of children aged 12-17 have been administered with both doses of vaccines.