Doha, November 13 (QNA) - 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.
In a statement, the MEHE said that this strategic step aims to enhance the quality of private education and improve learning outcomes in core national subjects, noting that the project establishes a unified professional framework to ensure the implementation of compulsory curricula according to clear standards, in a way that contributes to improved teaching performance and the promotion of effective educational practices. This, in turn, enables 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. It added that 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 qualitative leap in the private education system, embodying the State of Qatar's commitment to raising the quality of education and empowering teachers, thus enhancing the country's position as a leading educational destination, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, which considers investing in human capital the foundation for building an advanced knowledge-based society.
Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama affirmed 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 also pointed out that it is a developmental tool designed to enhance teachers' capabilities and improve their teaching practices, reiterating his thanks and appreciation to teachers as partners in the success of education and the shaping of the future.
For her part, 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 sizable portion of the evaluation weight dedicated to student success to support the quality of educational outcomes.
She further said that the preparation of the standards went through precise stages such as reviewing Arab and international standards and adopting the evaluation items systematically, noting that 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 developing them. (QNA)