Education Ministry goes digital; every student to get a QR-code ID card
RIYADH —While students in public schools across Saudi Arabia are preparing for the start of the new academic year on Sunday, Aug. 23, they embark on a new digital technology experience that will enable them to monitor their academic progress in coordination with their teachers and parents. The service, launched by the Ministry of Education through the Unified Education Portal, enables students,…
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education is implementing a digital transformation for the upcoming academic year, with every student receiving a QR-code ID card. Beginning on Sunday, August 23, the Unified Education Portal will enable students, parents, and teachers to access academic assignments, such as homework, tests, and other tasks. The portal's chat feature allows for ongoing communication between parents, educators, and school staff, eliminating the need for in-person visits.
The QR-code identification card, available to both male and female students, contains their personal information, including name, nationality, identity number, school, and grade level. This electronic identification will facilitate student verification and aid competent authorities in validating identity details. In addition to the QR-code ID, the Ministry has launched other electronic services through the portal, including changing a student's guardianship, registering for school buses, transferring between schools, and registering a guardian.
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