Ministry of Education implements teacher’s license requirement in private schools

Ministry of Education implements teacher’s license requirement in private schools

Kuwait requires a teacher’s license for private school employment. KUWAIT CITY, May 11: In a significant move aimed at enhancing educational standards, the Ministry of Education has announced the adoption of a teacher’s license as a fundamental prerequisite for the employment of teachers in private schools. This decision, disclosed by the Assistant Undersecretary for Special …

Kuwait requires a teacher’s license for private school employment.

KUWAIT CITY, May 11: In a significant move aimed at enhancing educational standards, the Ministry of Education has announced the adoption of a teacher’s license as a fundamental prerequisite for the employment of teachers in private schools. This decision, disclosed by the Assistant Undersecretary for Special and Specific Education, Dr. Suleiman Al-Lafi, signifies a pivotal shift in the hiring procedures within the private education sector.

Dr. Al-Lafi’s directive introduces a new criterion for issuing work approvals to prospective teachers, mandating that applicants possess a vocational qualification diploma, commonly referred to as a professional license in education. This diploma must be issued by one of the accredited academic accreditation bodies recognized by the Ministry of Education.

Effective from the upcoming academic year 2024/2025, the issuance of work approvals for new teachers will be contingent upon the possession of a teacher’s