Exam Boards Ban Masks and Hoodies: New Protocols for Sick Candidates Announced

Schools across the UAE have banned face masks and hooded clothing in exam halls as part of new measures to ensure student identity verification and maintain exam integrity. The policy aims to create a fair testing environment where teachers can clearly identify students and prevent any potential cheating.

School administrators sent letters to parents and students explaining that the ban covers masks and hoodies during examination periods. Teachers and exam supervisors now have the responsibility to check that students follow these rules before entering exam rooms.

The schools made exceptions for medical situations. Students who get sick and cannot attend exams must provide an official medical certificate from a certified healthcare provider. These students will be marked as medically absent on the Tasaheel platform and automatically moved to makeup exams according to official regulations.

School officials described this as a key organizational step to build a secure testing environment based on fairness and discipline. They said the policy reflects each student's true academic level without outside interference.

The new rules are part of a broader system designed to strengthen transparency standards and improve exam quality. Schools emphasized that following these guidelines is a shared responsibility between the school, students, and parents.

Parents received clear instructions to make sure their children strictly follow these new requirements. School administrators stressed that these measures protect exam integrity and build confidence in test results and outcomes.

This policy change comes as educational institutions continue to balance health considerations with academic integrity concerns in post-pandemic testing environments.