Kuwait advances curriculum reforms, modernizes teaching

• Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, the Minister of Education, said the rapid urban growth in Al-Mutlaa City requires expanding educational facilities to meet increasing demand. Currently, 14 schools operate in the city, with five additional schools soon to be added, bringing the total to 19.

Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, the Minister of Education, emphasized the importance of continuing curriculum development and modernizing teaching methods. During an inspection tour of several schools across different educational districts, he reviewed the progress of the educational process at the start of the new school year, ensuring that teaching and administrative staff was fully present and that students were enrolled at all levels, Al Qabas newspaper reported.

In a press statement, the minister affirmed that the ministry is closely monitoring the start of the school year and is working daily to address any issues that may arise. He emphasized that field stability is a top priority, and that providing an attractive and safe educational environment for learners is a shared responsibility among all stakeholders.

Field follow-up

Al-Tabtabaei explained that the ministry’s field monitoring teams will continue their work throughout the first weeks of the school year, submitting periodic reports on school needs and addressing them promptly to ensure the smooth running of the educational process.

He also highlighted the ministry’s commitment to students in special education schools, noting that this category forms an integral part of Kuwait’s education system. Special education schools receive direct monitoring to guarantee a safe and inclusive learning environment, equipped with specialized staff, tailored educational programs, and the technical and administrative support necessary to help students reach their full potential.

Al-Tabtabaei affirmed the ministry’s ongoing plans to develop curricula and modernize teaching methods to meet contemporary requirements, alongside improvements to school infrastructure, services for students and teachers, and enhancements across all educational districts.

19 schools in Al-Mutlaa

During a visit to Mohammed Ali Al-Wazzan Intermediate School for Boys in the Jahra Educational District, Al-Tabtabaei noted that the rapid urban growth in Al-Mutlaa City requires expanding educational facilities to meet increasing demand. Currently, 14 schools operate in the city, with five additional schools soon to be added, bringing the total to 19.