KUWAIT: Minister of Education Jalal Al-Tabtabaei confirmed on Sunday that the ministry is committed to providing all the necessary resources and arrangements to enable grade 12 students to complete their midterm exams for the first term of the 2024-2025 academic year with ease and comfort, in an environment that helps them focus and excel.

Grade 12 students — in both the scientific and literary streams — began their midterm exams for the 2024-2025 academic year on Sunday. This includes a total of 43,905 students from public, private, religious, and special education schools. Of these, 29,180 students are enrolled in the scientific stream, while 13,955 students belong to the literary stream. Additionally, 770 students enrolled in religious education schools began their exams on Sunday, December 29, 2024. The scientific stream exams are scheduled to conclude on January 15, with the literary and religious education exams wrapping up on January 16.

In a press statement following his inspection tour of several grade 12 exam committees, Al-Tabtabaei emphasized that the support from His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and His Highness Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah for education is a fundamental pillar in strengthening the future of education in Kuwait.

He added that this support reflects a steadfast commitment to developing the educational system and enhancing its outcomes, which contributes to preparing a distinguished generation capable of facing challenges.

Two students share notes while reviewing their study materials before taking their exam.

A high school student smiles on his way to school before taking his midterm exam for the fall semester of the 2024-2025 academic year. KUWAIT: Grade 12 students head to exam halls to take their midterm exam of the semester on January 5, 2025. — KUNA photos

A high school student smiles on his way to school before taking his first final exam for the fall semester of the 2024-2025 academic year.

Al-Tabtabaei explained that the purpose of the tour was to closely monitor the progress of the exams and address any challenges that students and exam committees might face. The minister mentioned that the ministry had implemented a range of measures to ensure the exams are conducted with transparency and integrity, highlighting the essential role of the committees in applying regulations and ensuring equal opportunities for all students.

He also acknowledged the vital role of national proctors in overseeing the exam procedures, submitting regular reports to ensure smooth operations, and working to improve these procedures for the benefit of both students and school administrations. Al-Tabtabaei underscored the importance of reporting any violations detected during the exam process, whether inside or outside the committees.

The minister praised the important role played by school administrations, supervisors, invigilators, and the scientific and literary control teams, commending their efforts to create an organized and comfortable exam environment that meets the students’ needs and helps them achieve the best results.

He called on students to work hard and use their time wisely in studying, stressing the importance of this academic stage as a key transition point in their academic journey. Al-Tabtabaei also highlighted the importance of effective collaboration between families and schools, which is essential in building future generations capable of contributing to society and advancing the nation. He prayed for success and blessings for the students, wishing them excellence and creativity in their academic lives, so that they may become beacons of knowledge and giving for their communities. — KUNA