Reopening of private education institutions
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BELOW are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) relating to the reopening of private education institutions registered under the Education Ministry and the management of students with special needs.
Q Will private education institutions be allowed to implement a rotation of students’ attendance if they could not accommodate all of them after taking social distancing into consideration?
A Yes. It is based on the discussion and mutual agreement between the private education institutions and the parents/guardian to ensure all parties involved will get the necessary services.
Q Will the private education institutions be allowed to use additional premises if their space could not accommodate the students after taking social distancing into consideration?
A Yes. This is after the approval for additional premises from the state education department based on the current application process.
Q Will the Education Ministry provide any form of assistance to private education institutions when they reopen?
A No. The private education institutions can apply for the appropriate incentives as announced by the government under the Prihatin initiatives, PRIHATINPKS+ or Penjana and the government’s economic incentive package from time to time.
Q Are the teaching and staff faculty required to be present when the private education institutions reopen?
A It will be based on the respective private education institutions and based on the working contract that was signed between the teaching and staff faculty.
Q When will students with special needs be allowed to start their school session?
A Special needs students who will sit for the SPM, SVM, STPM, STAM and international exam papers that are equivalent will start their school session on June 24. Those who are sitting for exam papers in special needs schools under the Integrated Special Education Programme (PPKI) will start their school session on July 15. Meanwhile, special needs students following the Inclusive Education Programme (Full Inclusive) will be subject to the dates announced by the Senior Minister (Education) on July 1.
Q Will there be a special lane provided for special needs students when they arrive at school?
A Yes, schools will have to prepare a special lane for special needs students at the main entrance.
Q Will pre-school special needs students be allowed to be sent to their classrooms?
A Yes, accompanied by their parents/guardians.
Q Will teachers and student management assistants involved with special needs students be allowed not to wear face masks?
A Yes. This is to ensure effective communication, especially for those with hearing and visual disabilities. However, social distancing must always be practised.