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Education for a New Era
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Education for a New Era” is Qatar’s modern, world-class education system. Best practices from around the world combined with Qatar’s unique culture are ensuring a bright future for every child – and the strong competitive growth of our nation. The Supreme Education Council is responsible for education policy in Qatar. Along with its three institutes, it oversees education reform, helps it grow, and objectively monitors its progress. Membership in the Council is drawn from Qatar’s top leaders in government, business, and academia.
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Education Minister meets Omani ambassador HE Mr. Saad Bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud, Minister of Education and Higher Education and Secretary General of the Supreme Education Council met with HE Mohammed bin Nasser Al Wahaibi, the Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the State of Qatar on Wednesday, February 3, 2010. Study explores factors associated with student outcomes in schools
The Evaluation Institute of the Supreme Education Council has released the first of three studies discussing factors that affect educational outcomes for students in independent, former Ministry of Education and private Arabic schools in Qatar. The research study drew on data available through routine collections from 2005-06, 2006-07 and 2007-08 academic years.
General & specialized school students sit for first term exams
Nearly 6708 students from general and specialized secondary schools begin the final tests of the first term on Thursday, January 21, 2010. The exams will be conducted at 25 testing centers – 14 for girls and 11 for boys.
Permanent Committee for the school canteens
HE Mr. Saad Bin Ibrahim Al Mahmoud, Minister of Education and Higher Education and Secretary General of the Supreme Education Council issued a decision to form a standing committee for school canteens under the chairmanship of the Director of Shared Services Administration.
PIRLS Test in March 2011
The State of Qatar has adopted an ambitious educational reform program that is designed to give Qatari students the necessary skills and knowledge that are required for pursuing advanced studies in Qatar and abroad and provide the state with qualified human resources for the local job market.
Daily news on education policy and practices in GCC States as presented by "Gulf in the Media" online service.
Education holds the key: youth leaders
9 March 2010, Khaleej Times
King approves 20-year job strategy
8 March 2010, Arab News
Saudi King approves 20-year job strategy
8 March 2010, Arab News |
The GLOBE ProgramGLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based science and education program. GLOBE's vision promotes and supports students, teachers and scientists to collaborate on inquiry-based investigations of the environment and the Earth system working in close partnership with NASA and NSF Earth System Science Projects (ESSPs) in study and research about the dynamics of Earth's environment. MoreThe Educational Voucher ProgramQatar’s commitment to building a world-class education system and increasing the variety of high quality choices for parents and students continues to be a priority for the Supreme Education Council (SEC). The Educational Voucher Program allows parents to use government funding (vouchers) towards the tuition costs in the school of their choice – either public or private. In order to participate in the voucher program, private schools will need to meet internationally benchmarked educational criteria developed by the SEC. MoreThe Outstanding School ProgramThe Outstanding Schools Program has been developed to meet the needs of Qatar’s growing population. The program encourages international private schools to open branch campuses in Qatar. These schools will be eligible to participate in the voucher program and will be required to meet the same stringent criteria as other private schools. More |
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