Ministry of Education in cooperation with Ministry of Health has started preparation for the face to face returning to study for the next academic year 2022. The academic year 2022 will start from 29 August, 2021.

The Ministries of Education and Health have emphasized the importance of all education personnel and students aged 12 years and over getting two doses of Covid-19 vaccine for a #safe_return before the start of the academic year 2022. pic.twitter.com/ms73qRAl8B

— Saudi Ministry of Education (@tc_mohe) August 1, 2021

Students aged 12 & above will be allowed to attend schools & universities. Only fully vaccinated students will be allowed to attend school. Students aged less than 12 years will continue remote learning.

Shortest period between first & second dose is three weeks.  Ministry of Health will provide all educational staff, students & administrators with vaccines. MoH will also help with getting appointments for students targeted for immunization. In addition to this MoH will also provide vaccines & appointments for teachers, faculty members & administrators from the education staff.