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Saudi school students sit for final exams from Sunday
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Saudi school students sit for final exams from Sunday

From Saudi Gazette · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Saudi Arabian students will begin their final semester exams on Sunday, marking the end of the academic year.
  • Students in Makkah and Madinah will start their exams a week later, on June 21.
  • Approximately 6.5 million students are preparing for the exams, with vacation dates varying by region.

Students across Saudi Arabia are set to commence their final semester examinations on Sunday, signaling the conclusion of the current academic year. This nationwide assessment will cover public schools throughout the Kingdom, with a slight variation in start dates for certain regions.

Students in the regions of Makkah and Madinah, along with Jeddah and Taif, will have their final exams begin a week later, on June 21. For the rest of the country, the exams will commence as scheduled on Sunday. This staggered approach accommodates regional differences as the academic year winds down.

Around six and a half million male and female students are currently making their final preparations for these crucial exams. The Riyadh Education Department has shared an awareness message emphasizing the importance of effective preparation, highlighting that a clear study plan is the foundation for success. The summer vacation dates also differ, with schools in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif ending the school day on July 2, while other regions will begin their break on June 25.

Effective exam preparation starts with a clear study plan.

โ€” Riyadh Education DepartmentAn awareness message shared by the Riyadh Education Department on 'X' emphasizing the importance of exam preparation.
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Originally published by Saudi Gazette. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.