The Ministry of Education has announced it has taken firm administrative and legal measures against a number of officials found to have violated regulations governing examination committees, as part of its efforts to regulate the educational process and safeguard the integrity of examinations.
In a statement, the ministry said it has cancelled the assignment of five schools principals who were serving as heads of examination committees and referred them to the competent investigation authorities for breaching approved rules and bylaws related to examination procedures.
The ministry stressed that there will be “no leniency” in enforcing regulations, noting that any violation of instructions or deviation from approved procedures will be met with appropriate measures, without exception, in line with the principles of accountability and institutional discipline.
The ministry emphasized that maintaining the integrity of examinations is a fundamental priority, describing it as a cornerstone for ensuring fair assessment, equal opportunities for students and the credibility of educational outcomes.
It said the decisions were taken to protect learners’ rights, preserve their academic future and enhance public confidence in the education system.
Concluding its statement, the Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to implementing laws and regulations, promoting integrity and transparency, and continuing to take all necessary steps to ensure the smooth and orderly conduct of examinations in the public interest.
Separately, the ministry outlined the detailed responsibilities of educational districts and schools under the new organizational structure, completing the job description framework recently approved by Minister Jalal Al-Tabtabaei.
Under the revised structure, four supervisors report to the Director of the Educational Affairs Department in each educational district: the supervisor of kindergarten educational affairs, the supervisor of primary education, the supervisor of intermediate education and the supervisor of secondary education.
The ministry clarified that within the kindergarten supervisory body, the kindergarten director oversees both the assistant director for educational affairs and the assistant director for administrative affairs.
The assistant director for educational affairs supervises general subjects, student activities, and psychological and social services, while the assistant director for administrative affairs oversees administrative support, public services and technological resources.
For the primary, intermediate and secondary stages, the supervisory bodies oversee school principals, who in turn supervise the performance improvement division and three assistant principals responsible for student affairs, educational affairs and administrative affairs.
The assistant principal for student affairs oversees four divisions: psychological and social services, guidance and student services, activities and community service, and technological resources. The assistant principal for educational affairs supervises all academic fields, while the assistant principal for administrative affairs oversees administrative support and public services follow-up.
