The information provided below was submitted as at 2020-05-20 14:22:43 by the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development of Seychelles in responding to the AU Survey of Member States on Education Sector Response to COVID-19. The information is solely for experience sharing purposes and not to be used for other purposes without express permission of the African Union Commission.
| Country | Seychelles |
| Ministry | Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development |
| Education level handled by the Ministry | Pre-School, Primary, Secondary |
| Number of Schools in Pre-School | 30 |
| Number of Schools in Primary | 25 |
| Number of Schools in Secondary | 12 |
| Does the Ministry have a COVID-19 response plan? | Yes |
| Objectives and Priorities of the COVID-19 response plan | To ensure the proper readiness of all educational institutions for their safe operations To ensure the safety and well being of students and staff in the daily operations of schools Plans will be sent as attachments to AUC. |
| Percentage estimate of Schools Closed | 90-100 |
| Percentage estimate of Schools Offering Distance/Virtual Education | 0-9 |
| Percentage estimate of Students who are currently receiving Virtual/Distance Education | 70-89 |
| Methods for the provision of Distance/Virtual Education | Lessons are scanned and sent through email for students to complete., Interaction through WhatsApp/Telegram or other social messaging applications between students and teachers, Online lessons via government owned e-learning portal, TV |
| Specific Innovations which are being implemented | Introduction of TV School Lessons delivered by teachers |
| Partners which are supporting the Ministry of Education to respond to COVID-19 | UNESCO |
| Is there a plan for reopening schools? | Yes |
| Does the reopening plan include a back to School campaign? | Yes |
| Does the reopening plan include catch-up strategies for the school calendar and or curriculum? | Yes |
| Objectives and priorities of the plan to reopen Schools | Refer to attachments |
| Is there a separate strategy/strategies for girls to catch up on their education due to the impact of COVID-19? | No |
| Challenges that have been encountered by the Ministry while responding to COVID-19 | Internet Connectivity to support deployment Virtual Learning platforms. |
| Date Submitted | 20-05-2020 |
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