DEIR EZZOR: The Syrian Arab Republic's Ministry of Education has announced the reopening of about 760 schools in Deir Ezzor province, marking a renewed focus on restoring education for more than 261,000 students after years of disruption.
The ministry said on Telegram on Saturday that the reopening was part of a broader strategy to rebuild the education system in the Syrian Arab Republic, provide a safe learning environment, and help students maintain regular studies.
Staff are working to equip schools with essential supplies and improve infrastructure through repairs and maintenance, all of which are part of a long-term plan to ensure safe and effective schooling and support educational improvement in Deir Ezzor.
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The reopening was part of a broader strategy to rebuild the education system in the Syrian Arab Republic.
Authorities have also reported that more than 200,000 students returned to schools in Syria’s Raqqa province at the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, underscoring the ongoing national momentum to resume education.
Khalil Al-Ibrahim, Raqqa’s director of education, said during an inspection tour that urgent attention was being paid to addressing ongoing challenges, with continued focus on ensuring that classrooms operated without disruption.
Deputy Minister for Educational Affairs Youssef Annan recently reiterated that the ministry was monitoring school readiness and making ongoing improvements at the beginning of the new term, reinforcing the ministry’s priority of maintaining effective learning environments.
To facilitate rehabilitation and logistical support in the Syrian Jazira Region, the Ministry of Education extended the mid-year break and delayed the second semester to Feb. 1, ensuring schools were ready for a safe return.
This step followed the restoration of governmental control and was coordinated with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aiming at a unified national reopening which supported the goal of a comprehensive renewal in education.
