Over 100,000 students return to Northern Borders schools as academic year begins

Schools under the General Directorate of Education in the Northern Borders region welcomed over 100,000 students across all levels of general education today, marking the start of the 1448-1449 academic year and the return of students to classrooms in cities and governorates throughout the region.

The region’s educational system includes general education schools, gifted student schools, central schools, and programs for students with disabilities, as part of the Ministry of Education’s efforts to provide a comprehensive learning environment that meets students’ needs and enhances educational quality.

The Northern Borders Education Directorate stated it had completed preparations to receive students by ensuring the readiness of school buildings and facilities, finishing maintenance, operations, and cleaning work, and confirming the availability of educational equipment and supplies. Teaching and administrative staff, school transport, and support services are also fully prepared to ensure a smooth start to the academic year from day one.

These preparations are part of the Ministry of Education’s “We Write a Story” back-to-school campaign, which aims to prepare students and their families for the new academic year, raise awareness of school schedules, and promote attendance and discipline to support academic achievement and provide a safe, motivating educational environment.