Gaza students sit exams for first time since war began in October 2023
Summary
Palestinian students in Gaza are taking an important online exam organized by the Ministry of Education as a step towards university admission. About 1,500 students are participating, despite difficult conditions caused by ongoing conflict, which has disrupted education and damaged infrastructure.Key Facts
- Around 1,500 students in Gaza are taking an online end-of-secondary-school exam.
- This exam is a necessary step for students to enter university.
- The exam is being conducted electronically due to the ongoing conflict and lack of physical classrooms.
- Students face challenges such as weak internet, lack of devices, and unsafe environments to take the test.
- Gaza's Ministry of Education has set up an online platform to help students complete the exam.
- The ongoing conflict has severely damaged Gaza’s educational infrastructure, affecting over 660,000 children.
- Some schools in Gaza are now shelters for displaced people, further impacting education.
- The conflict has caused widespread damage to Gaza's civilian infrastructure, as reported by the UN.
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