New semester begins Dec 13 for schools remaining flooded
The reopening of public schools has been postponed again to December 13, but only for those remaining underwater.
Education Minister Woravat Auapinyakul said yesterday that the Basic Education Commission has reported that some schools in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Nakhon Pathom were unable to start the new semester on December 6 as scheduled.
He would today receive the list of schools still affected by floods.
The Ordinary National Educational Test (Onet) for the sixth and ninth grades would also likely be delayed for two more weeks so that the students whose schools open on December 13 will have enough time to finish the required curriculum.
“The schools may have to make up classes but only after school or on Saturday if necessary. We won’t let them make up classes on Sunday because students and parents will be too tired and stressed out,” he added.
The National Institute of Educational Testing Service has already pushed back Onet for both levels once. Onet for Prathom 6 was postponed from February 1 to February 15, and for Matthayom 3 from February 2-3 to February 16-17.
However, Onet for Matthayom 6 (Grade 12) students would be held from February 18-19.
