Change in school year?EDUCATION Minister Dr Majid Al Nuaimi stated that he has instructed the setting up of a specialised Adj. 1. specialised - developed or designed for a special activity or function; "a specialized tool"specialized specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique; "rules with committee to look into the possibility of beginning the next academic year after Ramadan Ramadan (rämädän`, răm'ədän`), in Islam, the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which all Muslims must fast during the daylight hours. Indulgence of any sort is forbidden during the fast. and Eid Al Fitr. This could be done provided the academic year does not go below 180 days. Administrative and academic boards should return by September September: see month. 23 and studies should commence on September 27. The minister said the panel should consider options to compensate the delay, such as deducting days from the spring break in February February: see month. and concluding the academic year by the end of June. The other option is to extend the school year until July 15. Copyright 2008 Gulf Daily News Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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