KUWAIT: The Ministry of Education has mobilized all available resources to ensure the smooth conduct of final examinations for secondary school students during the second semester of the 2025-26 academic year, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs Hamad Al-Hamad said on Wednesday. Speaking to KUNA following a field tour of several schools on the first day of examinations, Al-Hamad said the Ministry had implemented comprehensive measures to facilitate examination procedures and provide full support to students. These measures include deploying educational, administrative and supervisory staff, as well as ensuring the readiness of examination committees and testing halls.
He stressed that student safety and the provision of a suitable examination environment remain among the Ministry’s top priorities. Specialized field teams, he added, are conducting daily inspections of examination centers to monitor progress, identify any challenges and address issues immediately to ensure examinations proceed according to approved plans and procedures. “These efforts are aimed at maintaining the highest standards of discipline, transparency and fairness throughout the examination period,” Al-Hamad said.
He also praised the role of parents in supporting their children during examinations, describing them as “partners in success” for helping create a positive home environment and encouraging students to remain focused and committed to their studies. Al-Hamad emphasized that cooperation between families and schools is a fundamental pillar of educational success and plays a key role in achieving desired academic outcomes. He concluded by wishing all students success in their examinations and the fulfillment of their academic aspirations.
Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs Hamad Al-Hamad and officials discuss the examination process. – KUNA photos
Students prepare for exams.
Final examinations for secondary school students began on Wednesday across Kuwait in what the Ministry described as a stable and well-organized atmosphere under the supervision of educational authorities. Grade 10 students sat for their physics examination, while Grade 11 science students took mathematics and Grade 11 arts students completed examinations in the principles of geography and economics. Meanwhile, Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaie chaired an extensive meeting with senior ministry officials to review the readiness of relevant sectors and assess operational and organizational plans for the examination period.
According to a ministry statement, the meeting addressed the latest field and administrative preparations aimed at ensuring the orderly conduct of examinations and providing a safe and stable environment for students and educational staff. Al-Tabtabaie reaffirmed that student safety and well-being remain the Ministry’s highest priority, stressing that all available resources have been dedicated to ensuring examinations are conducted smoothly and in accordance with the highest standards of discipline and organization.
He highlighted the importance of coordination among the Ministry’s various sectors and called for intensified field monitoring throughout the final examination period. The minister also stressed the need for continued teamwork and close follow-up of all preparations, noting that creating an environment in which students can sit their exams with confidence remains central to the Ministry’s efforts to improve educational outcomes.
The meeting reviewed preparations for Grade 10 and Grade 11 examinations, which commenced on Wednesday, as well as ongoing arrangements for Grade 12 examinations scheduled to begin on June 17. Participants discussed a range of organizational, technical and administrative matters, including plans for the transportation and security of examination papers. Officials informed the minister that six buses had been allocated to transport examination papers to educational districts before their distribution to examination committee representatives according to approved procedures.
Al-Tabtabaie was also briefed on ongoing coordination with the Ministry of Interior, which is providing security patrols to accompany the transfer of examination papers from the secure printing facility to educational districts. The measure is intended to strengthen security protocols and ensure the confidentiality and integrity of examination materials throughout all stages of transportation and distribution.
The meeting further reviewed the National Observer Program for the current academic year. Officials reported that 250 national observers had been selected to oversee Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12 examinations, supporting examination committees and enhancing field monitoring and supervision. In addition, the minister reviewed evacuation and emergency response plans, along with rapid intervention procedures prepared by the Educational Affairs Sector. He stressed the importance of maintaining full readiness to respond immediately to any developments that may arise during the examination period, ensuring operational continuity and safeguarding students and staff.
The meeting also discussed the implementation of the decision to abolish the special education examination control center. Under the new procedures, schools will be responsible for entering final examination grades in accordance with approved regulations, under the supervision and oversight of the Educational Affairs Sector. The Ministry affirmed that all preparations are progressing according to plan, reflecting its commitment to ensuring a secure, transparent and efficient examination process for students across the country. — KUNA
