"Education": Completion of sorting and approval of students accepted into gifted schools
The Ministry of Education announced the completion of the sorting and approval procedures for students admitted to the Schools for the Gifted for the 2026/2027 academic year, following the completion of giftedness assessment tests and the application of the defined admission criteria, with results approved based on student scores and available seats.
The Ministry of Education confirmed that the giftedness assessment tests were administered to 1,070 male and female middle school students from various educational districts, using standardized and validated tools to measure general intellectual ability, academic achievement, and creativity, in addition to personal interviews. This was conducted in accordance with clear scientific and international standards and the approved procedures for admission to the Schools for the Gifted.
The Ministry noted that the Schools for the Gifted provide a specialized educational environment that addresses students' needs and capabilities. The approved regulations for the Schools for the Gifted system set the maximum number of students per classroom at 16, allowing for a higher level of interaction and individual follow-up, contributing to the development of their capabilities and skills, and providing an educational experience suited to the nature of giftedness care programs.
The Ministry clarified that each student's result is now available to their guardian via the "Mawahib" platform on the Ministry of Education website, through the unified login system, urging parents to access the platform and review their children's results.
It was explained that the guardian of an admitted student must register their intent to complete the transfer procedures via the "Mawahib" platform, ensuring that address and phone number details are updated, in preparation for completing the remaining required procedures within the specified deadlines.
The Ministry of Education affirmed that the process of transferring the files of admitted students to the Schools for the Gifted will begin on Sunday, September 27, 2026, urging parents to complete the required procedures via the "Mawahib" platform within the designated timeframes.
The Ministry indicated that these measures are part of its commitment to continuously developing the system for caring for gifted students and providing a specialized educational environment based on clear scientific foundations and standards, thereby enhancing the discovery of their potential, the development of their skills, and the utilization of these in their educational journey.
