Education Ministry: Retake of supervisory job exams for Phase 4 on November 3 and 4 in cooperation with Kuwait University

The Ministry of Education announced on Sunday that the retakes for the supervisory positions in Phase IV of the functional categories (School Principal – Assistant Principal – Technical Supervisor) are scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, November 3 and 4, respectively. The exams for the Head of Department category will take place between December 7 and 17, in accordance with approved regulatory procedures and in collaboration with the University of Kuwait.

The Ministry clarified that the Phase IV retakes are implemented following the decision to cancel previous exam results, based on the findings of the neutral investigation committee. This is part of corrective measures taken by the Ministry to address irregularities in previous procedures, ensuring the integrity of the evaluation process and the reliability of its results, while safeguarding the rights of all applicants within the established legal and regulatory frameworks.

The Ministry emphasized that entrusting the implementation of the exams to the University of Kuwait, represented by its Measurement and Evaluation Center, is part of new regulatory procedures aimed at enhancing neutrality and transparency. This approach leverages specialized academic and technical expertise in measurement and evaluation to provide an organized testing environment based on clear and uniform standards, ensuring fairness among all applicants.

The Ministry specified that the exams for the functional categories (School Principal – Assistant Principal – Technical Supervisor) will be held at the Measurement and Evaluation building at the University of Kuwait, with two sessions per day. The first session runs from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and the second session from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM. All applicants are urged to adhere strictly to the scheduled times indicated in their exam details. Applicants can access the dedicated electronic link provided by the University of Kuwait to view their specific exam date and watch an instructional video detailing the building’s location and access procedures. The Ministry stressed the necessity of printing the exam entry card and bringing the original civil ID or passport. Applicants must arrive at least 45 minutes before their scheduled exam time to complete required regulatory procedures.

Regarding the nature of the exams, the Ministry confirmed they will be multiple-choice. It affirmed that the approved scientific content remains the same as that previously designated for the Phase IV exams, available in the memoranda published on the Ministry of Education’s official website, with no changes to the required study material. This ensures clarity regarding preparation requirements for all applicants.

The Ministry noted that the Head of Department exams will be held between December 7 and 17, 2026, in collaboration with the University of Kuwait, under approved regulatory procedures to ensure standardized criteria and disciplined evaluation processes. Arrangements for this category will be monitored according to mechanisms adopted by the Ministry in coordination with the university.

The Ministry stressed that the retakes represent a corrective step aimed at enhancing trust in the procedures for filling supervisory positions and reinforcing the principle of meritocracy based on competence and qualification. It reaffirmed its commitment to taking all necessary measures to ensure the integrity of the exams and the reliability of their results, providing fair opportunities for all applicants. This supports the selection of qualified individuals capable of assuming leadership and supervisory responsibilities, contributing to the improvement of educational and pedagogical performance and serving the public interest.