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The Saudi Ministry of Education has announced the commencement of registration for new students in basic education and kindergartens starting this Sunday. This registration includes children born during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided they meet the approved age criteria.
Student Aryam Al-Salmi has achieved a perfect score in the aptitude and achievement tests in Taif, showcasing her academic excellence. This accomplishment highlights the efforts made in education within the Kingdom.
The Taif Education Administration is set to announce the names of candidates for the placement test for the current academic year tomorrow. This test is part of the administration's efforts to enhance educational quality and accurately assess student levels.
Saudi Deputy Minister of Education, Engineer Saad Al-Ghamdi, revealed ongoing efforts to grant licenses for prestigious international universities to establish branches in the Kingdom. This announcement coincides with the launch of the 'Global Education Monitoring Report 2026' in Paris, highlighting that over <strong>200,000</strong> international students have benefited from the 'Study in Saudi Arabia' program.
The Saudi Ministry of Education has announced a significant increase in higher education enrollment, reaching <strong>83.88%</strong>, with over <strong>200,000</strong> international students benefiting from the 'Study in Saudi Arabia' program.
Today, over <strong>6.5 million</strong> students returned to their classrooms across all levels of public education in Saudi Arabia after a <strong>16-day</strong> Eid al-Fitr holiday. The Ministry of Education emphasized the importance of school discipline and monitoring attendance through the Noor system.
The Riyadh Education Administration has announced the start of the summer schedule for schools, with students to line up at <strong>6:15 AM</strong> and the first class beginning at <strong>6:30 AM</strong>. This change aims to enhance the educational process.