Confirming What 'Al-Anba' Exclusively Published... Ministry of Education Opens Registration for the National 'Trainee Teacher' Program

Confirming the exclusive report published by "Al-Anbaa" today, and in line with its commitment to attracting national talents and enhancing the role of Kuwaiti youth in developing the educational system, the Ministry of Education announced the opening of registration for the national “Trainee Teacher” program. This initiative is open to Kuwaiti nationals holding non-educational university degrees in various required specializations, from today, Sunday, until Thursday, October 22, via the “Dal” electronic platform. The program aims to prepare qualified national cadres in educational and professional fields, according to the needs of schools for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The Ministry of Education emphasized that the program is part of its efforts to develop the teacher preparation system and link the recruitment of educational cadres to the needs of the educational field. It provides an opportunity for Kuwaiti nationals with university degrees from non-Faculties of Education and Basic Education, in the required specializations, to join a qualification program that combines theoretical preparation with field practice. This contributes to building the necessary professional and educational competencies for practicing the teaching profession and raising readiness levels before entering classrooms.

The Ministry noted that the targeted specializations include various scientific, literary, and artistic fields, according to the specific requirements for the 2026/2027 academic year. These include Mathematics, Science, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Geology, French, Philosophy, Chinese, Spanish, Law, Commercial and Industrial specializations, Electricity and Electronics, Computer Science, and Music Education, subject to the specific university qualifications and required numbers for each specialization.

The Ministry of Education stressed that the determination of specializations and required numbers is based on a study of schools’ needs for educational cadres, ensuring that qualification opportunities are directed toward fields requiring qualified national talents. This aims to achieve a balance between the number of teachers and the actual needs of the educational system. It further noted that restricting applications to Kuwaiti nationals enhances the chances of preparing national cadres capable of contributing to the development of the educational process.

The Ministry clarified that the total number of required positions across all announced specializations is 1,020 male and female teachers, exclusively for Kuwaitis. Registration is available to citizens, whether they are registered with the Civil Service Bureau as job seekers or not, provided they meet the approved regulations and conditions for joining the program. The Ministry confirmed that submitting an application does not constitute final acceptance, as the selection of candidates depends on their compliance with the stipulated conditions and the Ministry’s needs in the specified specializations.

The Ministry outlined that the application conditions include being a Kuwaiti national, not exceeding 35 years of age at the time of application, holding a Bachelor’s degree in one of the required specializations, and providing a “No Criminal Record” certificate issued by the Ministry of Interior, a drug test certificate, and passing the prescribed medical examination, in accordance with approved regulations and procedures.

The Ministry explained that the national “Trainee Teacher” program lasts for one academic year. It relies on a qualification track that combines 45% theoretical study with 55% field training. The goal is to enable participants to acquire the necessary educational and professional knowledge and skills, and apply them in real educational environments under supervision and evaluation, thereby enhancing their ability to handle the demands of educational work.

She added that passing the program requires achieving a success rate of no less than 75%, in accordance with the approved evaluation criteria, thereby ensuring the qualification of personnel possessing the essential competencies required to practice the teaching profession. This contributes to enhancing the quality of performance within classrooms and raising the level of professional readiness of participants before they complete the requirements for working in the educational field.

The Ministry emphasized the necessity for applicants to review all conditions and obligations associated with the program before completing registration procedures. It clarified that an applicant who currently holds a position must submit their resignation from their current employer upon acceptance into the program, in accordance with approved procedures. The Ministry also confirmed that enrollment in the program does not guarantee appointment, and that the Ministry is not obligated to appoint or assign anyone who fails to pass the program successfully. This necessitates that applicants fully understand the nature of the program and its requirements before deciding to enroll.

The Ministry of Education called on eligible candidates who meet the conditions and hold the required qualifications to submit their applications through the “Dal” electronic platform during the specified period from Sunday, October 18, to Thursday, October 22, 2026. Applicants are required to adhere to entering accurate data and providing the required documents in accordance with the announced instructions, and to monitor the platform for the latest updates regarding applications and admission procedures.

The Ministry concluded by emphasizing that the national “Trainee Teacher” program represents one of the developmental initiatives aimed at building a sustainable system for teacher preparation, based on professional qualification, competency standards, and actual needs. This enhances the participation of national competencies in developing education and supports the preparation of qualified Kuwaiti male and female teachers to contribute to improving the quality of educational outcomes and achieving the objectives of the educational system.