Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has issued a Notification on 05-01-2021 in connection with Reopening of Schools wef 11-01-2021. The details of the same are as under:
Reopening of Schools wef 11-01-2021 by Federal Government
The 25th meeting of the IPEMC was held jointly with the NCOC and Health Ministry chaired by the Minister of Federal Education and Professional Training. The committee took key decisions after a thorough consultation regarding:
1.Phased reopening of schools
2.Exam Scheduling for 2021
- The tentative dates for phased reopening schools is as below:
- Monday, January 11, 2021 – Schools will reopen for Teachers and Staff to begin preparation for academic work as well as the implementation of SOP’s for school reopening
- January 18, 2021 (Monday) – Grade 9 – 12, reopen across Pakistan
- Monday, January 25, 2021 – Grade 1 – 8, reopen across Pakistan
- Monday, February 01, 2021 – Universities and Colleges will reopen
- All dates above are subject to regular COVID-19 health status review and updates.
There are chances that they may review the situation on 14th Jan or 15 Jan 2021. It is to mention here that for the provinces and FG Schools there are also weather zones. in Winter zones, due to severe cold that are chances that Government may issue an Extension in Winter Holidays notification.