Ministry of Education clarifies remote resit exam eligibility — students with medical needs, abroad, in care
The Ministry of Education has issued guidance on which students may sit centrally administered resit examinations remotely, approved case-by-case by schools in coordination with the General Education Examinations and Assessment Department.
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The ministry published the clarification in its frequently asked questions document on examination procedures and student support. Schools are required to make every possible effort to resolve technical difficulties during the examination period and must ensure all students can complete their assessments. Where a technical issue cannot be resolved despite all necessary measures, the student's details will be recorded for a compensatory examination.
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“The Ministry of Education has clarified the categories of students who may sit centrally administered resit examinations remotely, while outlining procedures schools must follow to resolve technical difficulties during testing.”
— Gulf News, 8 Jun 2026
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