Peregraf — The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has announced that all schools, institutes, and universities will resume classes on Sunday, March 29, 2026, following a 27-day suspension that began on March 1. This disruption occurred amidst the ongoing US-Israel War on Iran, which commenced on February 28, 2026.
In a statement issued on March 27, 2026, the KRG Ministry of Education, led by Minister Alan Hama Saeed, outlined a flexible return policy emphasizing parental choice. This directive allows families to decide whether students attend classes in person or continue their education remotely.
Under the new guidelines, students will not be marked absent if their parents opt for home-based learning. These students can continue their studies through official electronic platforms, with schools mandated to provide lessons, assignments, and follow-up via digital tools.
The Ministry clarified that physical attendance remains mandatory for examinations, which will proceed according to schedules determined by individual schools and the Ministry. Parents choosing remote learning are required to formally notify their schools by completing a designated form.
Teachers are instructed to support remote students by sharing homework and educational materials through established school communication channels and the "e-Assessment" application.
The policy also applies to international and foreign schools operating within the Kurdistan Region. International institutions must provide online or alternative learning options for students unable to return physically. Foreign schools are granted the flexibility to either implement similar hybrid models or transition entirely to remote education, based on their administrative decisions.
To address concerns among students in examination years, the Ministry confirmed that academic calendars for Grade 9 and Grade 12 students will be adjusted. This measure aims to ensure these students are adequately prepared for national and ministerial examinations.
As part of the remote learning infrastructure, the Ministry highlighted two primary digital platforms:
• The "e-Wane" platform, accessible to students from Grades 1 to 12 in both government and private schools.
• The "Qutabxanekem" (My School) platform, specifically designed for primary-level students in government schools.