The Moroccan Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research has announced “distance learning” for the 2020-2021 academic year, which will start on September 7.
In a statement issued Saturday night, the ministry explained that distance learning aims to preserve the health and safety of the students and the educational staff from the coronavirus.
It clarified that “face-to-face” education will be adopted for students whose parents opt for such option.
It vowed to create appropriate conditions through a strict health protocol in compliance with the preventive measures and precautions set by the health authorities, including hand washing and wearing masks, starting with students in the fifth year of primary school.
In addition, educational facilities will be continuously disinfected and the number of students in a single classroom will be reduced to ensure social distancing.
The ministry said the integrated plan for managing the full 20/21 school year aims at limiting the spread of the coronavirus. However, the plan is subject to change at any point locally or regionally in coordination with health authorities.
The ministry will soon inform educational officials as well as students and their families of the plan's details.
The ministry has also postponed baccalaureate exams which were scheduled to take place on September 4 and 5.
It called on educational and administrative staff, families, social partners as well as all community actors to actively engage with all the measures in order to guarantee their success.
