Education Ministry Explores Adding Chinese to High School Track System
Discussions held on introducing Chinese language and student exchange programs with China.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- The meeting with the Chinese Embassy delegation focused on opportunities to organize student exchange programs and to gain insight into modern industrial technologies
Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Khaled Al-Rashid held talks today, Tuesday, with a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Kuwait, including First Secretary Yang Yanling and Political Section Director Guo Zhuhan, to explore ways to include the Chinese language within the track system at the secondary education level.
The Ministry of Education stated in a press release that the meeting discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and broaden the scope of partnership in several educational and pedagogical fields of mutual interest. It also addressed the development of the educational system to diversify learning options for students, enabling them to acquire new knowledge and skills in line with global trends and the demands of modern education.
The meeting further discussed opportunities to collaborate on organizing student exchange programs with specialized educational institutions in China, targeting students enrolled in the secondary track system. The aim is to provide them with exposure to educational experiences, practical applications, and modern industrial technologies.
Also present at the meeting were Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs Hamad Al-Hamad, and Director General of the General Directorate of Guidance, Research, and Curricula Mohammed Al-Otaibi.
