AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation Reform: Kuwait is rolling out a new credit-based secondary-school tracks system in 12 schools for 2026/2027, so failing one course won’t force students to repeat the whole year; students progress by earning credits across Grade 10–12. Gifted Education: 1,071 middle school students took gifted identification tests from Sept 6–13 as Kuwait prepares gifted schools for the new academic year. School Rules & Privacy: The Ministry of Education issued tighter school conduct rules for 2026/27, banning donations and commercial use of school facilities, restricting outside events and photography, and tightening controls on teachers’ phone use plus student image/data sharing. Literacy Push: Kuwait marked International Literacy Day with near-complete female literacy figures and renewed focus on adult education centers. Higher Education Quality: Kuwait University’s engineering programs renewed ABET accreditation, reinforcing international recognition of its engineering education. Regional Culture & Learning: Kuwait joined ICESCO’s extraordinary session and also discussed GCC tourism cooperation with Saudi Arabia, linking culture, travel, and knowledge exchange. Arts & City Life: Local features spotlight Kuwait’s creative scene—from an artist working across painting, music and theatre to a study of how people improvise through Kuwait’s public spaces. Tech & Skills: PAAET students are set to visit China for technology and innovation exposure, while PAAET continues efforts to connect training outcomes to the job market.
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