Saudi schools set to open as new academic year begins Sunday

The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia has finalized preparations for the new academic year, set to commence on Sunday. The ministry has delivered textbooks and expanded digital and classroom resources across the country. Over 36 million copies of textbooks have been distributed to schools, a record-breaking pace. The curriculum has been updated, with 22 subjects enhanced and 50 new units on artificial intelligence introduced.

Additionally, the ministry has established dedicated schools for gifted students. To boost educational capacity, 200 new buildings have been provided to the private education sector, adding around 160,000 seats. The Education Portal, a unified platform for all educational services, continues to be developed, supporting students, parents, and teachers.

Saudi Arabia's education system aims to advance curriculum development, teaching methods, and educational leadership, aligning with changes to meet higher quality and efficiency standards in education.