Al-Tabtabaei: Quality of Educational Environment is a Top Priority

Minister of Education, Engineer Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaee, affirmed that the return to schools marks a new beginning for work, responsibility, and achievement in the educational field, emphasizing that the Ministry prioritizes readiness, stability, and the quality of the learning environment as it launches the 2026/2027 academic year. This statement came during a tour he conducted yesterday at several schools in the Capital Education District, coinciding with the resumption of classes for students in primary, intermediate, and secondary stages. During the visit, he inspected on-site the level of readiness and the progress of the educational process since its first day, and monitored the continuity of operations and the educational atmosphere in the schools.

He listened to feedback from members of the teaching and administrative staff, as well as from students, and reviewed the readiness of classrooms and educational and service facilities. He stressed the importance of providing a safe, stable, and motivating learning environment that meets students’ needs and supports a positive and organized start to the academic year.

Al-Tabtabaee congratulated the teaching and administrative staff, as well as male and female students, on the commencement of the new academic year, expressing his appreciation for the efforts made by school personnel to serve the educational process. He wished everyone a year filled with dedication and achievement, and success and excellence for students.

He stated that returning to schools is not merely the start of a new academic year, but the beginning of a new phase of work, responsibility, and achievement. He reaffirmed that the Ministry of Education is present in the field alongside its teaching and administrative cadres, and will spare no effort in providing everything necessary to support schools and enable their staff to fulfill their mission optimally.

He noted that the Ministry continues its field monitoring of various schools and kindergartens, clarifying that readiness, stability, and the quality of the learning environment are fundamental priorities during the current stage. He added that observations and needs highlighted by the field will be addressed according to their priorities, contributing to providing the best educational and administrative conditions for students and staff.

He explained that the launch of the academic year represents an important milestone for completing the efforts undertaken by various Ministry sectors in recent periods, calling on school administrations and members of the teaching and administrative staff to continue working with a spirit of teamwork and to enhance cooperation and coordination to ensure organized, safe, and motivating learning environments.

Addressing students on the occasion of the new academic year, the Minister of Education urged them to be diligent, work hard, and make the most of the opportunities provided by their schools, striving to achieve greater success and distinction and to build their futures. He said, “My dear students, this is a new academic year that brings new opportunities for learning, success, and realizing aspirations. I urge you to be diligent and hardworking, to utilize all the resources your schools offer, and to make this year a new station for excellence and building the future. We are confident in your capabilities and aspirations, and we look forward to seeing more achievements and successes from you, and that you always remain a source of pride for your families, schools, and country.”

Al-Tabtabaee emphasized that the success of the academic year is a shared responsibility, integrating the efforts of the Ministry, school administrations, teaching and administrative staff, families, and students. He stressed that the best interests of students will remain at the forefront of the Ministry’s priorities.

He appreciated the efforts of educational cadres in the field, expressing confidence in their ability to continue working and contributing, and looking forward to an academic year filled with work, achievement, and development, reflecting the aspirations of the State of Kuwait to elevate the education system and provide a supportive and motivating learning environment for its students.

He concluded by reiterating the Ministry’s hope that the new academic year will be a symbol of work, achievement, and development, contributing to achieving the goals of the educational process and building a generation capable of continuing the path of development and serving its country.