132,000 teachers, admins head back to school • New curricula, textbooks rolled out
KUWAIT: Public schools across Kuwait will reopen their doors to welcome back more than 132,000 teachers and administrators as staff officially resume work ahead of the 2025/2026 academic year. The ministry of education confirmed full readiness for the new school year, highlighting its commitment to delivering quality education that meets community expectations and advances the goals of the national education system.
In a statement on Saturday, the ministry said around 104,000 of those returning are members of the teaching staff. It stressed continued progress in implementing new curricula from kindergarten through grade nine, alongside updated educational plans designed to strengthen national identity while keeping pace with global scientific and technological developments.
The ministry added that subject supervisors have already launched an extensive training program to prepare schools for the curriculum rollout. A series of workshops will begin Monday, combining in-person sessions at training centers with online modules to ensure wide participation and flexibility.
These workshops will cover the philosophy and framework of the new curricula, teaching strategies, application methods, and the teacher’s guide, in addition to enhancing instructional skills and modern teaching techniques. Progress will be closely monitored through periodic reports to ensure quality and consistency.
The ministry emphasized that the training aims to equip supervisors, department heads and teachers with student-centered teaching tools and evaluation methods, ultimately preparing educators to adapt to technological changes and classroom needs.
Meanwhile, textbook printing is in its final stages, with 40 percent already delivered and 85 percent expected before classes begin. Digital copies will also be available to teachers and students through ministry platforms, supporting Kuwait’s ongoing shift toward digital learning.
The ministry underlined that the new curricula were developed through sustained scientific and educational efforts in line with international standards, with a strong focus on national identity, values of belonging and openness to modern knowledge. The goal, it said, is to graduate a creative, competitive generation capable of contributing to the nation’s future. — KUNA
