Will classes be online or at school in the new academic year?

Muscat: The Ministry of Education has issued a statement regarding the operation of Oman's schools for the new academic year. 

This is based on the drive to vaccinate staff of teaching and administrative bodies, and students aged 12 years and above, in coordination with the Ministry of Health, and on the general framework for operation of schools, the Ministry of Education said. In all cases, precautionary health measures must be adhered to.

Grades 1 to 6

The blended education system -- a combination of in-person and virtual classes -- will be followed. Low-density schools, however, with no more than 20 students to a class, will follow the direct education system -- students come in on all school days.

Grades 11 to 7

The direct education system will be followed. Schools with over 30 students to a class, however, will follow the blended education system.

Grade 12 

The direct education system will be followed.

The ministry will announce the specific mechanism for blended and direct education at a later date.