Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MEHE) has launched a project to assess teacher competency in the three compulsory subjects (Arabic, Islamic, and Qatari history) in private schools and kindergartens for the 2025-2026 academic year.
According to Qatar News Agency, the MEHE stated that this strategic step aims to enhance the quality of private education and improve learning outcomes in core national subjects. The project establishes a unified professional framework to ensure the implementation of compulsory curricula according to clear standards, contributing to improved teaching performance and the promotion of effective educational practices. This initiative is expected to facilitate the continuous development of the learning environment in private schools.
The MEHE added that the project will be implemented through an official circular regarding the use of the electronic form, the organization of introductory workshops for schools, and performance monitoring through periodic reports and feedback collection to ensure continuous improvement. The assessment results will serve as a primary reference for professional competency reports and professional development programs for teachers.
It pointed out that this project represents a significant advancement in the private education system, embodying the State of Qatar's commitment to raising the quality of education and empowering teachers. This effort aligns with Qatar National Vision 2030, which considers investing in human capital as the foundation for building an advanced knowledge-based society.
Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama emphasized that teachers are the cornerstone of the educational process. Without teachers, no educational system can thrive or progress, he noted, saying that the project aims to support teachers and develop their professional performance. He reiterated his thanks and appreciation to teachers as partners in the success of education and the shaping of the future.
Director of the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department and Acting Director of the Private Schools Licensing Department Dr. Rania Mohammed stated that the evaluation criteria are based on official classroom visits and student performance results, with a significant portion of the evaluation weight dedicated to student success to support the quality of educational outcomes. She further explained that the preparation of the standards went through precise stages, including reviewing Arab and international standards and adopting the evaluation items systematically. The project was subject to a pilot application in fifty schools and kindergartens, which included training specialists, conducting classroom visits, and collecting feedback to enhance the realism of the standards and develop them.