DR Khin Thida, Acting Director-General of the Department of Educational Research, Planning and Training, said that training camps would be opened for Grade 12 students who need to re-sit the Grade 12 examinations, following the destruction of answer sheets in the recent major earthquake in Mandalay.
“The training camps will offer intensive revision classes. In addition to academic instruction, they will provide drinking water, bathing facilities, accommodation and meals, healthcare services, and clothing,” Dr Khin Thida explained. “University professors and teachers delivering these lessons will also be fully supported with meals and accommodation. Furthermore, lessons will be broadcast on the Education Channel for students to revise at home, and free online classes will be made available.”
She added that students could also access charity-based education programmes through private school YouTube channels and Telegram platforms. As the previous examination was held recently, it is believed that students will be able to re-sit the exam.
Security, health, and administrative arrangements for teachers and students at the training camps will be coordinated by the relevant government departments. During the examination period, efforts will be made to ensure an orderly and fair process.
For students unable to attend the training camps in person for various reasons, online learning options will be arranged. It has been planned to open training camps in different examination centres to ensure that no student is left behind due to financial difficulties, allowing all to have the opportunity to sit the exam.
Additionally, the Ministry of Education will distribute essential learning materials to students retaking the exams, including textbooks, notebooks, pencils, pens and rulers. The training camps will begin accepting students from 28 April to 2 May.
A total preparation period of 50 days has been allocated for the exam. The list of successful candidates will be announced simultaneously across all regions, enabling students to enter university alongside their peers from other states and regions. — ASH/ MKKS
