Taiwan Education Minister Orders Typhoon Preparedness Ahead of Bavi

Taiwan's Minister of Education, Pan Wen-chung, has directed all local education bureaus to undertake early preparations for the approaching Typhoon Bavi. The directive comes as meteorological forecasts indicate the typhoon will be closest to Taiwan around November 11.

Minister Pan emphasized the need for vigilance, particularly as many schools are still operating summer programs, clubs, and kindergartens. He urged education bureaus to immediately notify their affiliated schools to closely monitor the typhoon's trajectory and complete all necessary disaster response preparations. The safety of students and staff is paramount, especially for any outdoor or mountain-based activities, which may need to be adjusted or canceled.

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We must remind all county and city education bureaus to do a good job of typhoon preparedness in advance.

Discussions are also underway regarding the potential impact of the typhoon on the upcoming college entrance examination. The Ministry of Education has stated that the College Entrance Examination Center convened a meeting on November 7 to discuss possible postponements. A decision and announcement were expected by 9 a.m. on November 8. The Ministry assured that it would promptly inform the public of any updates.

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If there are outdoor activities or mountain activities, pay attention to weather changes at any time, and adjust or cancel the itinerary if necessary, taking the safety of students and faculty as the highest consideration.