With the conclusion of high school exams and the beginning of the summer break for teachers, Kuwait’s Ministry of Education has kicked off its annual school maintenance and readiness plan in preparation for the upcoming academic year.
The initiative covers comprehensive repairs and upgrades across operating schools, including plumbing, painting, electrical systems, doors, damaged air conditioning units, water coolers, technical devices, computers, and worn-out classroom and office furniture. Work is being done based on official requests submitted by each school, reports Al-Rai daily.
Meanwhile, an engineering source said 12 new schools have been completed in the south of Abdullah Al-Mubarak and additional ones in Mutlaa City based on population needs and area assessments by the Ministry. These schools are awaiting official naming before they are pressed into service.
The source emphasized that school maintenance is conducted twice annually under long-term contracts, with the summer session focused on deep repairs such as paint jobs, floor replacements, restroom restoration, and waterproofing in case of ceiling leaks. Restroom upgrades remain a major priority in this cycle.
The source assured that all educational districts have active maintenance contracts, and preparations for the new school year are on schedule. Engineering affairs departments in each district are coordinating closely with contracted companies to execute necessary maintenance tasks.
In addition to structural maintenance, several educational districts have outlined their technology equipment needs for both existing and newly built schools. These include broadcast systems, internal speakers, projectors, microphones, interactive whiteboards, TVs, and display screens. There is also a demand for office essentials such as photocopiers and fax machines to ensure smooth daily operations.
As part of academic preparations, the Ministry has begun printing the first sections of textbooks for grades kindergarten through ninth. The updated curricula have been finalized, and August 15 has been set as the deadline for receiving printed materials at the Subhan-based Supply Department.
Meanwhile, computer lab equipment for new schools has already been delivered to district warehouses. Installation work, including network extensions and hardware setup, is scheduled to be completed before the start of the school year.
Finally, transportation needs, including rental buses, are being evaluated by each school district. The number of operating schools and new schools in growing residential areas will determine how many vehicles are required. The Education Ministry aims to ensure that every school, new or existing, is fully equipped, operational, and welcoming for students when the academic year begins.
