Jeddah governor inspects school readiness for new academic year

Jeddah Governor Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi inspected schools in the governorate to ensure readiness for the 1448 academic year, with over 700,000 students set to begin their classes. During his visit on Sunday, the governor toured an educational facility adhering to modern standards, examining classrooms, facilities, maintenance, technological tools, safety measures, and operational services.

He also reviewed a presentation detailing key initiatives for the school year, focusing on raising educational and operational readiness, as well as plans for a smooth start to classes. The governor examined a report on Jeddah's education sector, which consists of 2,862 public, private, international, and foreign schools catering to around 700,000 students.

The report highlighted the completion of 27 new schools in collaboration with the private sector, five early childhood projects, eight schools following the Aseel model, and 30 schools currently under construction in housing complexes. It also outlined the readiness of buildings and facilities, ongoing maintenance and renovations, operational services, and coordination among departments to address immediate needs.

The governor's inspection is part of ongoing efforts to monitor preparations and ensure a secure and stimulating learning environment for a successful commencement of the academic year.