Shafaqna English- Over four million students returned to school on Sunday (21 Sep 2025) to mark a new academic year in Syria. The Ministry of Education stated that 4.2 million students are now enrolled across 12,000 schools nationwide. Ahead of the school year, preparations were underway to upkeep school buildings, including improving classroom furniture, as well as campaigns for water and sanitation facilities. According to local media, around 250,000 students in Damascus headed to 700 schools. Sources: New Arabwww.shafaqna.com