Private schools in Kuwait prepare for dust storm with e-learning
KUWAIT CITY, April 14: In light of weather warnings issued by the Meteorological Department, several private schools have issued urgent directives to their educational and administrative staff to take necessary precautionary measures ahead of the dust storm on Monday, according to an official notice from the department. The directives include activating e-learning via the Teams platform in anticipation of a possible suspension of in-person classes. They also stressed the importance of securely closing windows and doors in school buildings and staying updated on any decisions issued by the Ministry of Education in this regard.
The Meteorological Department previously issued a notice stating that Kuwait will be affected by a dust storm starting at 10:00am on Monday, April 14 until April 15. The department forecasted a significant drop in horizontal visibility, potentially falling below 1,000 meters and even reaching zero in some areas. Strong winds are expected, shifting from southerly to northwesterly, with speeds possibly exceeding 60 km/h, resulting in rough seas and high waves. Some private schools have urged the community to closely follow official alerts and comply with preventive measures to ensure the safety of students and staff in educational institutions.
Meanwhile, the final exams for intermediate students (Grades Six to Nine) in private and specialized educational institutions for the 2024/2025 academic year will be from May 21-29, 2025 as per the schedule approved by the Ministry of Education. Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Private and Special Education Mansour Al-Dhafiri released the schedule, detailing the exam dates and timings for core subjects in each grade. All exams will start at 8:00 am and most of them will end at10:15 am; while some will end at 9:45 a.m, depending on the grade and subject. The first day of exams will include Mathematics for Grade Six, Science for Grade Seven, Arabic for Grade Eight and English for Grade Nine. Students are required to wear their school uniform and bring the necessary equipment for the exams. Any form of cheating or disruption will result in disciplinary action.
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