Ministry of Education: Rescheduling Supervisory Job Exams for Phase 4 to November 3 and 4
Supervisory job exams for Phase 4 will be rescheduled for November and December in collaboration with the University of Kuwait and the Measurement Center to ensure neutrality.
Translated by Qiyas from القبس — Original source
Faisal Matar The Ministry of Education has set Tuesday and Wednesday, November 3 and 4, as the dates for the re-administration of the fourth-stage supervisory job exams for the job categories of (school principal – assistant principal – technical advisor). Exams for the category of department head will be held during the period from December 7 to 17, in accordance with approved organizational procedures and in cooperation with Kuwait University.
In a statement issued today, the Ministry of Education said that the re-administration of the fourth-stage exams is implemented in accordance with the decision to annul the results of previous exams, based on the findings of the independent investigation committee. This move is part of the corrective measures taken by the Ministry to address irregularities that marred previous procedures, ensuring the integrity of the evaluation process and the reliability of its results, while safeguarding the rights of all applicants within the framework of approved legal and regulatory guidelines.
The Ministry emphasized that entrusting the implementation of the exams to Kuwait University, represented by its Measurement and Evaluation Center, is part of new organizational procedures aimed at enhancing neutrality and transparency in the administration of the exams. This approach leverages specialized academic and technical expertise in the field of measurement and evaluation, contributing to the provision of an organized testing environment based on clear and uniform standards, ensuring fairness among all applicants.
It was clarified that exams for the job categories of (school principal – assistant principal – technical advisor) will be held at the Measurement and Evaluation Center building at Kuwait University in two daily sessions: the first session runs from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and the second session runs from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM. The Ministry called on all applicants to adhere to the specific schedules assigned to each candidate, as indicated in their exam details.
The Ministry noted that applicants can access the dedicated electronic link provided by Kuwait University to view their assigned exam date and watch an instructional video detailing the building’s location and directions for reaching it. It stressed the necessity of printing the exam admission card and bringing the original civil ID or passport. Applicants are required to arrive at least 45 minutes before their scheduled exam time to complete the necessary organizational procedures.
Regarding the nature of the exams, the Ministry clarified that they will follow a multiple-choice format. It confirmed that the approved scientific content is the same as that previously designated for the fourth-stage exams and is available in the brochures published on the official website of the Ministry of Education, with no changes to the scientific material required for study. This ensures clarity regarding preparation requirements for all applicants.
The Ministry indicated that exams for the category of department head will be held during the period from December 7 to 17, 2026, in cooperation with Kuwait University, within the framework of approved organizational procedures for exam implementation. This aims to ensure the standardization of criteria and discipline in evaluation procedures. Follow-up arrangements for this category will be conducted according to mechanisms adopted by the Ministry in coordination with the university.
Concluding its statement, the Ministry affirmed that the re-administration of the exams represents a corrective step aimed at enhancing trust in the procedures for filling supervisory positions and consolidating the principle of meritocracy based on competence and qualification. It reiterated 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 competent individuals capable of assuming leadership and supervisory responsibilities, contributing to the improvement of educational and pedagogical performance and serving the public interest.
