The Director of the Student Affairs Department at the Higher Colleges of Technology, Ahmed Al-Mulla, said that the student's leave does not exceed 20% of the term of one semester of 15 weeks, adding that «applications that are prevented by strong circumstances, such as the situation, to stop studying for a term Or two semesters, and the student can continue her studies again without being asked to re-enrollment ».
He said in media statements, in response to the request of one of the college students, to increase the maternity leave, that the policies of technical colleges aim at the success of the student and get enough knowledge and skills required in the specialization, and supports the continuity of the student in his study to complete the study trip and get the qualification As regards student leave, especially maternity leave, the policies of the faculties support the student's obligations with his family and other duties.
He explained that «regarding maternity leave, the student can get a maximum of 20% of the total scheduled lectures required by the student during the semester», pointing out that «20% is a reasonable rate, as it ensures that the student has enough or minimum knowledge And the skills required in the specialization or course he is studying ».
Al-Mulla said that a married student who wants to spend maternity leave, can determine the duration, and for his part, put the academic official in the college where the study plan, to compensate for the missed study in the semester in which it dropped out of study, and then the student can continue her studies, Without being asked to re-admit or register again.