SHANGHAI’s public kindergartens will reopen June 2, also first, second and third-graders of elementary schools in the city will return to school on the same day as the epidemic wanes, local authorities said Saturday.

The junior students can choose to continue their online education at home if necessary, said the municipal education commission. The online courses will last till the end of this semester.

From June 2, private kindergartens in Shanghai can decide their own time to resume classes after getting approval from the district education administrations.

The commission said elementary schools and kindergartens should meet the epidemic prevention requirements before resuming classes.

Training institutions, after meeting relevant requirements for epidemic prevention and control, can also resume offline service in open areas.

Previously, middle and high schools in Shanghai have resumed classes partially for senior and sophomore students. (Xinhua)