Ministry of Education begins implementing the 'Trainee Teacher' program with 1,078 participants

Alaa Khalifa: The Ministry of Education announced the commencement of the National Program for the Preparation and Qualification of New Teachers, “Trainee Teacher,” with the launch of training sessions for the first cohort of new teachers, starting today, Sunday, the 8th. This initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to develop the teacher preparation and qualification system and enhance the quality of educational performance in line with the requirements of development in the educational field.

The ministry emphasized that the launch of the program implements the ministerial decision issued by Minister of Education M. Syed Jalal Al-Tabatabai regarding the establishment of the job title “Trainee Teacher” and the determination of its conditions and regulations, based on Law-Decree No. 86 of 2026. This decree stipulates that new teachers must undergo a one-year training program aimed at preparing and qualifying them professionally and pedagogically before they transition to the functional levels of teaching staff, in accordance with the approved conditions and regulations.

The Ministry of Education clarified that the program, supervised by the General Administration of Development and Improvement, targets 1,078 trainees in its first cohort. These are graduates of educational specialties who have completed all necessary documents and requirements, including medical examinations and a “no criminal record” certificate. Trainees from non-educational specialties will join them according to the program and the plan designated for this category, after completing the required procedures and documents.

The ministry further stated that 34 trainers have been approved in accordance with the standards and regulations of the national program to participate in its implementation and deliver its training content. This ensures the standardization of training quality and enhances the quality of its outcomes, while providing organized qualification programs that respond to the professional and pedagogical needs of new teachers.

It noted that the approval of trainers represents one of the fundamental pillars of the program’s implementation, by relying on qualified training personnel who transfer professional and pedagogical expertise to trainees and help them acquire the necessary skills to cope with the school environment and the requirements of the educational process. This enhances their ability to perform their duties efficiently and confidently.

Regarding training schedules and venues, the ministry informed that the program begins today, Sunday, with training hours running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the two training centers affiliated with the General Administration of Development and Improvement in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer and Jahra areas. It emphasized the necessity for trainees to adhere to the specified schedules and approved organizational instructions to ensure the smooth progress of the program and the achievement of its objectives.

The Ministry of Education added that the National Program for the Preparation and Qualification of New Teachers, “Trainee Teacher,” aligns with the ministry’s directions to develop teacher preparation mechanisms and enhance integration between academic qualification, professional training, and practical application. This enables new teachers to connect theoretical knowledge with classroom practices and raises their readiness to handle various educational and pedagogical situations and challenges.

Regarding the targeted specialties, the ministry clarified that the program includes graduates from the College of Education at Kuwait University and the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in several specialties, including Arabic Language, Mathematics, Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Music, Electrical Engineering, and Interior Design (Decor) for both genders. It also covers Physical Education, Biology, and Physics, as well as Home Economics for females only, and Geography, Philosophy, and History for males only.

The program also includes graduates of non-education colleges majoring in Chinese, French, and Spanish, as well as industrial, commercial, legal, and mathematical disciplines for both genders, in addition to biology and physics for males only, according to the specializations specified within the program’s target categories. The Ministry emphasized that launching the first cohort of the National Program for Preparing and Qualifying “Trainee Teachers” represents a significant step in developing the professional development system for educational staff, and in establishing a more structured framework for preparing new teachers. This initiative aims to enhance the integration between academic qualification and professional training, thereby positively impacting the quality of educational practices within schools. The Ministry of Education has called on all trainees covered by the program to review the “Dal” platform via the link: https://tnts.moe.edu.kw/, to access details and instructions related to the program, ensure completion of the required requirements and procedures, and adhere to the specified training schedules, thereby ensuring consistent implementation and achieving the desired objectives.