UNESCO on Friday reiterated an urgent appeal to all parties in the Middle East to protect schools and universities from attack and military use, saying that education is being disrupted at scale and that damage to learning infrastructure will have long-term effects on an entire generation. The agency warned that when schools are used for military purposes or become targets, students face interrupted schooling, lost exams, damaged records and increased psychosocial harm.
For students in Jordan — including Syrian and Palestinian refugees, local public-school pupils, and those preparing for study abroad — the UNESCO appeal is an important reminder to plan for interruptions. Universities and secondary schools near conflict zones may close temporarily or shift to remote instruction; standardized exam dates and scholarship deadlines can be postponed or moved online. Students should monitor official communications from their schools, the Ministry of Education (for high school and certificate exams) and host universities abroad.
Practical steps now include making digital copies of transcripts, ID documents and diplomas; saving course syllabi and proof of enrollment; and confirming contingency policies with admission or scholarship offices. Students with upcoming applications or exchange placements should check program emails daily, confirm deadlines for deferrals or extensions, and ask advisers about remote learning options. Recent campus disruptions in other regions, including temporary closures of U.S. institutions after security threats, show how quickly study plans can change — so proactive documentation and early communication matter.
Mental health and safety are also central. Schools that remain open may scale up counseling and child protection services; students and families should ask their schools about psychosocial support and safe-transport arrangements. For students considering transfer, emergency scholarships, or short-term study abroad alternatives, start inquiries now. Shatnawi for College Admissions and Academic Consultations can help Jordanian students by coordinating transcript requests, advising on deferral or transfer options, and liaising with foreign universities about deadlines and remote-study possibilities.
Finally, keep watch on humanitarian and funding announcements that affect education services: international aid commitments can fund temporary learning centers, teacher training and exam administration in affected areas. The EU's recent humanitarian package, for example, may support education‑related assistance in the region. If you are a student whose studies are at risk, document disruptions, reach out to your institution's student affairs office, and contact Shatnawi for guidance on next steps. For immediate help or to discuss deadlines and contingency plans, WhatsApp +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com.