Saudi schools set to open as new academic year begins Sunday

The Ministry of Education has completed preparations for the start of the new academic year on Sunday, monitoring the readiness of schools and the education system to welcome students after the summer break.

The ministry stated that more than 36 million copies of textbooks were delivered to schools before the summer holiday, marking the fastest distribution of its kind.

Curricula have seen significant updates, with 22 subjects enhanced and 50 new units on artificial intelligence introduced. The ministry has also launched dedicated schools for gifted students.

To expand educational options, the ministry provided 200 new buildings for the private education sector, creating around 160,000 additional seats as part of efforts to increase capacity.

The ministry continues to develop advanced digital services to support students, parents, and teachers, including the Education Portal, which serves as a unified platform for all educational services.

Saudi Arabia's education system aims for a new academic year that marks a significant step in curriculum development, teaching methods, and educational leadership, keeping pace with changes and meeting needs to achieve higher quality and efficiency in education.