Education Ministry Launches First Cohort of New Teacher Training Program with 1,078 Trainees

In a move reflecting a commitment to investing in human capital and enhancing the competence of educational staff, and to bolster the readiness of new teachers to perform their professional and pedagogical roles, the Ministry of Education announced the launch of the National Program for the Preparation and Training of New Teachers, “Trainee Teacher.” The training sessions for the first cohort of new teachers will commence tomorrow, Sunday, November 8, 2026, as part of the Ministry’s efforts to develop the teacher preparation and training system and raise 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 is in implementation of the Ministerial Decision issued by His Excellency Minister of Education, Engineer Sayed Jalal Al-Tabatabaei, regarding the establishment of the job title “Trainee Teacher” and the determination of the conditions and regulations for holding this position, 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 are transferred to the functional levels of teaching staff members, in accordance with the approved conditions and regulations.

The Ministry clarified that the program, supervised by the General Administration for Development and Growth, targets 1,078 trainees in its first cohort, consisting of 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 group, following the completion of 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 training programs that respond to the professional and pedagogical needs of new teachers.

The Ministry noted that the approval of trainers represents one of the fundamental pillars of the program’s implementation, by relying on qualified training staff who will transfer professional and pedagogical expertise and knowledge to trainees, helping them acquire the necessary skills to interact with the school environment and the requirements of the educational process. This enhances their ability to perform their duties with competence and confidence.

Regarding training schedules and venues, the Ministry indicated that the program will begin on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with training hours running from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the two training centers affiliated with the General Administration for Development and Growth in the Mubarak Al-Kabeer and Jahra areas. The Ministry stressed 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 added that the National Program for the Preparation and Training 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 educational practices in classrooms and raises their readiness to handle various educational and pedagogical situations and challenges.

The Ministry pointed out that the program aims to consolidate basic professional competencies among new teachers, enhance their understanding of their professional and pedagogical roles and responsibilities, and develop skills in lesson planning, classroom management, and effective communication with learners. It also seeks to familiarize them with the systems and regulations governing school work, professional ethics, and the importance of adhering to the approved controls and procedures in educational institutions.

She noted that the program also includes enhancing modern educational practices, developing teachers’ capacities to address individual differences among learners, utilizing digital technologies and tools in the teaching process, and improving assessment and monitoring methods, thereby contributing to providing a stimulating and safe classroom environment that supports learning and raises the efficiency of educational performance. Regarding the targeted majors, the Ministry clarified that the program covers graduates of the College of Education at Kuwait University and the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training in several disciplines, including Arabic language, mathematics, science, chemistry, computer science, geology, music, electrical engineering, and interior design (decor) for both genders, in addition to 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 in Chinese, French, and Spanish languages, as well as industrial, commercial, and legal disciplines, and mathematics for both genders, in addition to biology and physics for males only, according to the specific majors designated within the target groups of the program. The Ministry emphasized that launching the first cohort of the National Program for the Preparation and Training of “Trainee Teachers” represents an important step in the development of the professional development system for educational cadres, and in establishing a more structured framework for preparing new teachers, thereby enhancing the integration between academic qualification and professional training, and positively reflecting on the quality of educational practices within schools. It stressed that investing in the preparation and training of teachers is one of the fundamental pillars for developing the education system, given that teachers are the central element in implementing curricula and achieving educational and pedagogical objectives. The program aims to build a solid professional foundation for new teachers, enabling them to perform their responsibilities competently from the beginning of their careers, which contributes to improving the quality of the educational process and its outcomes. The Ministry of Education 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 smooth implementation and achieving the desired objectives.