Caretaker Minister of Education and Higher Education Abbas Halabi announced that the official start of the academic year will be on Monday, November 4.
During a press conference, Halabi stated, “Private schools may conduct remote learning based on their available resources.” He also added that “the decision for in-person classes will be the full responsibility of those who decided it.” Additionally, he urged private schools to “reconsider the announced tuition fees.”
Halabi confirmed that the Lebanese University will continue to suspend classes, noting that “public schools and private educational institutions have not been spared from the great crisis,” with hundreds of schools transforming into safe havens for displaced individuals.
“We had to consult with the educational community, national authorities, security agencies, and international organizations to secure support for the ministry’s plan to save the academic year,” he added.
As such, Halabi highlighted that some private schools believe “the educational sector should not stop despite the current conditions,” stressing the importance of preventing a gap in students' education.
He reiterated his commitment to saving the academic year, expressing hope that “national leaders and friendly nations” will succeed in achieving a ceasefire. However, he urged those concerned with the education sector to “recognize the severity of the current situation and the difficulty of available choices.”
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