From screens to classrooms, Education Ministry prepares high-stakes testing plans amid distance learning 

Kuwait, Apr 5, 2026: The Ministry of Education is advancing plans for student assessments amid ongoing reliance on distance learning, while firmly ruling out the option of conducting exams online. 

Despite the exceptional circumstances facing the country, the remote learning system continues to operate efficiently, supported by a series of organisational and technical measures aimed at ensuring uninterrupted education. These include monitoring student attendance, maintaining academic evaluation and providing both technical and psychological support. 

Under the leadership of Education Minister Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, the ministry is simultaneously developing comprehensive strategies for upcoming tests, particularly for secondary school students, designed to balance academic integrity with student safety. 

Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs Hamad Al-Hamad confirmed that multiple flexible scenarios are being prepared to respond to evolving conditions leading up to the exam period. 

He stressed that remote electronic exams are “not currently under consideration,” with alternative mechanisms to be announced based on developments at the time. 

Officials emphasized that all decisions will prioritise fairness and equality among students, while ensuring their safety and safeguarding their academic futures. Preparations are ongoing to deliver exams in a controlled and secure environment. 

Meanwhile, Director General of Guidance, Research and Curricula Mohammed Al-Otaibi revealed that coordination with schools is underway to establish clear revision frameworks, enabling students to prepare effectively ahead of final assessments.