Ministry of Education and Training officially decided to hold high school graduation exams in 2 rounds
The Ministry of Education and Training has just officially issued a document on organizing the 2021 high school graduation exam under the conditions of the Covid-19 epidemic. Accordingly, the 2021 high school graduation exam will take place in 2 rounds, the first round from July 7-8, 2021.
The Ministry of Education and Training will organize the second round of exams for candidates who cannot attend the exam on July 7 and 8, 2021 due to the impact of the epidemic.Covid-19 epidemic.
The Ministry of Education and Training requests localities to strengthen the propaganda of the Ministry of Education and Training's policy on organizing the exam to create consensus in society. At the same time, thoroughly educate candidates and exam participants to strictly comply with the regulations on epidemic prevention and control of the health sector and limit going to places that are not really necessary.
In addition, grasp the epidemic situation to organize the exam locally in accordance with reality, ensuring absolute safety for candidates and all those participating in the exam organization.
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Checking body temperature of candidates at the 2020 High School Graduation Exam. Photo: MH |
Carefully prepare and organize the exam on July 7 and 8, 2021 for candidates who are not in areas under lockdown or social distancing and candidates who are not in the F0, F1, F2 groups according to the classification of the health sector. In particular, pay attention to strictly implementing epidemic prevention measures and prioritizing testing and Covid-19 vaccination for those participating in the exam organization; arrange backup exam locations and backup exam rooms at each exam location for use when necessary.
Fully update the situation of candidates affected by the Covid-19 epidemic who cannot take the exam on July 7 and 8, 2021 and will take the second exam; report the number of candidates taking the second exam to the Ministry of Education and Training (through the Department of Quality Management) before July 5, 2021.