Minister of Education: Extension of Educational Cultural Centers' Operations for an Additional Week Until the 27th of This Month
In line with the Ministry of Education’s commitment to enhancing students’ readiness for the new academic year 2026–2027, supporting academic achievement, reinforcing core skills, and providing an attractive educational environment during the summer holiday, Minister of Education Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabai conducted an inspection tour of the Educational Cultural Center at Khalid Al-Mutaf School in the Capital Area, accompanied by Deputy Minister Dr. Khalid Al-Rashid and Assistant Deputy Minister for Educational Affairs Eng. Hamad Al-Hamad. The visit aimed to review the educational programs offered to students, monitor their implementation mechanisms, and assess the level of participation.
Minister Al-Tabatabai inspected the classrooms and educational programs provided, and listened to explanations regarding the implementation of the educational plan and the targeted skills in core subjects. He also observed part of the interactive lessons and activities, and met with several students and the teaching and supervisory staff managing the center, to learn about their experiences and hear their feedback on the programs offered.
He emphasized that the launch of the Educational Cultural Centers aligns with the Ministry’s strategy to enhance students’ readiness for the new academic year, review and consolidate core skills, and address areas of weakness through attractive and motivating educational methods. He stressed the importance of utilizing the summer holiday period to support academic achievement and restore students’ motivation toward learning, thereby preparing them to return to school with greater confidence and readiness.
He noted that the growing interest in the Educational Cultural Centers reflects the keen interest of students and parents in the summer educational programs, pointing out that 7,560 male and female students have enrolled in 12 free Educational Cultural Centers, targeting students from the first grade of primary school through the ninth grade. In order to provide the opportunity for as many students as possible to benefit from the offered educational programs, the Minister directed extending the operating period of the Educational Cultural Centers by one additional week, so they will continue until August 27 instead of August 19.
He stressed that the objective of the centers is not limited to offering remedial programs in the traditional manner, but rather focuses on providing a more interactive and engaging educational experience by employing active learning methods, play-based learning, and peer learning, alongside interactive activities, workshops, and competitions. This approach aims to develop students’ thinking, communication, and teamwork skills, and to enhance their self-confidence.
