Saudi schools will not allow re-examinations during the month of Ramadan without an official excuse/representative photo
Saudi education authorities have confirmed that students who miss their first semester exams during the month of Ramadan will not be given another opportunity unless they provide an official excuse. This rule comes as public schools across the Kingdom begin the first semester exams for the second semester, with strict application of attendance and discipline procedures.The Ministry of Education explained that absences will not be overlooked during the examination period. The non-compensation policy is based on the student evaluation regulations approved at the beginning of the current academic year.
Exams begin with a strict attendance requirement
Today, Monday, the first semester exams for the second semester began in Saudi public schools.School administrations confirmed that full attendance is mandatory throughout the examination period.
Students who fail to attend will not be given make-up exams unless their absence is supported by an official excuse.By holding exams during the month of Ramadan, the authorities aim to address the problem of absenteeism, which was observed repeatedly in several regions and governorates during the holy month.
Monitoring absenteeism and enforcing discipline
Before the month of Ramadan, the Ministry began collecting preliminary data on students expected to be absent. The aim was to enable proactive monitoring, enhance discipline and ensure optimal use of instructional time.
Schools were instructed to strictly adhere to the approved start and end times of the school day. The school uniform policy must be implemented without exception, and strict measures must be taken against late arrivals.Educational departments were also directed to prevent early dismissal before the end of official working hours, except in emergency cases. School administrations are responsible for monitoring attendance and preventing truancy.Teachers have been urged to make the most of every minute of every lesson to maintain academic progress during Ramadan.
Ramadan framework for maintaining learning standards
The Ministry directed schools and employees to implement a comprehensive procedural framework that regulates education during the month of Ramadan. The framework is designed to protect learning outcomes and ensure that educational objectives are achieved while respecting the spiritual nature of the month.Schools are encouraged to adopt flexible class schedules to suit the month of Ramadan and apply dynamic teaching strategies that reduce monotony and take into account the physiological changes that students may experience during fasting.The Ministry also stressed the need to immediately activate communication channels with parents. Weekly learning plans and disciplinary reports should be shared regularly, and any academic or behavioral challenges should be closely monitored.Rapid educational intervention has been mandated to address problems without delay, ensuring a stable and safe learning environment throughout the examination period.
