71 Saudi schools accredited under the National Accreditation Program
In a strategic move aimed at transforming the public education sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Education and Training Evaluation Commission , represented by the National Center for School Evaluation and Excellence (Tamayuz), signed a wide range of agreements to implement national school accreditation . These agreements included 13 major educational companies and 71 private and international schools, reflecting a serious commitment to raising the efficiency of institutional and educational performance.
The context of the shift towards quality in education
This step culminates the Kingdom's concerted efforts to move from expanding education to improving its quality. Since the launch of Vision 2030 and the Human Capital Development Program, the focus has been on educational outcomes and their alignment with future needs and the labor market. School accreditation is the essential tool to ensure that educational institutions not only deliver curricula but also adhere to stimulating learning environments and international performance standards.
Through these agreements, the Authority works to establish a culture of sustainable quality, where accreditation is not viewed as a paper certificate, but as a continuous development journey that ensures schools meet the precise national standards set by the Authority to ensure competitiveness.
Geographical scope of impact and student beneficiaries
The authority revealed that the current phase of the agreements will cover a wide geographical area to ensure comprehensive development, extending to include the capital, Riyadh, as well as Mecca, Medina, Taif, Qassim, Hail, Jazan, Hafr Al-Batin, and the Eastern Province. More than 11,348 male and female students , contributing to improving the educational environment for a broad segment of the nation's youth.
Among the prominent educational institutions that have joined the accreditation list are: Al-Jeel Schools, Al-Abnaa Al-Najiaa, Al-Fatah Al-Ahliya, Al-Sumou, Al-Abrar Al-Haditha, King Abdul Aziz Model School, and other schools that seek to enhance their status.
The importance of accreditation for parents and the community
Dr. Ahmed Al-Jubaili, Executive Director of the Center of Excellence, affirmed that obtaining national accreditation serves as a precise "guiding compass" for parents. With numerous educational options available, parents seek a reliable standard that assures them the school they choose for their children offers a high-quality education. Accreditation provides official assurance of the school's credibility and the quality of its graduates.
Expected impact locally and regionally
These agreements are expected to foster a positive competitive environment among private and international schools within the Kingdom, raising expectations and improving educational outcomes. Regionally, this initiative strengthens the Saudi model's position as a leading example in the Arab world, as the Kingdom strives to be a benchmark for educational quality standards, thus supporting the graduation of a globally competitive generation equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to comprehensive national development.
