Higher Education and Education ministries discuss alignment of secondary school track system with external scholarship plan

Kuwait City, 15 September (KUNA) -- The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Badr Al-Basiri, held talks today, Tuesday, with the Deputy Minister of Education, Dr. Khaled Al-Rashid, to examine the compatibility of the high school track system with the external scholarship plan and the admission requirements for the majors and universities included in it.

In a press statement, Dr. Al-Basiri emphasized that the meeting is part of early coordination between the Ministries of Higher Education and Education regarding the track system regulations, which are set to take effect from the 2026/2027 academic year. This coordination aims to ensure that the tracks chosen by students in high school align with the requirements for completing their university studies.

He clarified that both sides discussed the academic options included in the track system regulations and their implications for the educational opportunities available to students after graduation. This effort contributes to providing students with a clear vision when selecting their track, thereby avoiding any challenges that could affect their future academic choices or their chances of enrolling in their desired majors.

Dr. Al-Basiri stressed that the student’s best interest is the priority in the coordination and joint procedures between the two sides, emphasizing the importance of students’ high school choices being based on a clear understanding of the future university opportunities and tracks they offer.

He further noted that technical coordination between the two ministries continues to study all aspects related to the implementation of the track system, aiming to achieve integration between the high school and university stages and ensuring that options are clear to students and their parents from an early stage. (End) K.M.J / M.K