Kerala state exams to be held in UAE from today
abu dhabi — For the first time since the closure of educational institutions in the UAE, the students who follow Kerala state syllabus will be back to school as exams for Class 10 to 12 will start today.
The Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams for Class 10 and Higher Secondary Education (HSE) for Class 12 will last till Saturday. As many as 603 students from nine schools will appear for Class 10 exams while 490 and 491 students from eight schools will appear for Class 11 and 12 exams.
The Model School Abu Dhabi has the most number of students taking exams, principal Abdul Kader V.V. said. “We have 166 students for Class 10 exams, 87 students for Class 11 and 84 for Class 12. We are well-prepared to conduct the exams.”
The Kerala government had earlier postponed these exams till first week of June as India extended lockdown till May 31. However, last week the state government reversed the decision and announced that the exams will be conducted from May 26.
Kader conducted multiple virtual meetings with school staff, teachers, parents and students, updating them on the guidelines to be followed.
Strict safety measures
The school will follow guidelines issued by local health authorities and the education department. Everyone must wear masks and gloves and follow social distancing. “Parents will not be allowed inside
school premises. First exam is by 12.15pm, parents may drop students 30-45 minutes before the exam and leave. They must return only to pick up students. We have to avoid crowding.
“We will check everyone’s temperature. We have a school clinic with doctor and nurse. Anyone with fever can’t write exam. Those with mild symptoms like head ache will be placed in a separate room to appear for exam.”
Following social distancing measures, only 10 students are allowed in an exam hall. The principal noted students who can’t appear needn’t worry as there will be Save a Year (SAY) exam conducted later.
Disinfecting entire facility
The Indian Embassy will deliver the question papers to be opened inside the exam hall in the presence of an invigilator. Once the exam is over, all answer sheets will be couriered to Kerala. A NorkaRoots representative will oversee the procedures at exam centres. There will be CCTVs at all exam halls and centres. Disinfection is carried out at the entire facility before and after the exams.
Anyone with fever can’t write exam. Those with mild symptoms like head ache will be placed in a separate room.” Abdul Kader V.V. principal, Model School, Abu Dhabi