– By Boshra Al-Meraikhi – School fees in Qatar are decreasing and that is partially due to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education making it more difficult for private schools to increase their tuitions.
– By AbdulRahman Al-Nuaimi – Degrees offered from universities around the world undergo a process of ratification in Qatar, which is a serious issue for many students who study abroad.
– By Rhytha Zahid Hejaze – Qatar’s performance has improved in international tests over the years, but it still remains among the world’s poorest performers.
– By Hissa Al-Hitmi and Lolwa Al-Thani – There is intense pressure among parents to enroll their children in certain schools. However, with more than 189,000 students already registered this academic year and an ever-growing population, more and more students are getting stuck on wait lists. Watch the video to learn more.
– By Bothaina Al-Thani – Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education imposes tight restrictions on classes dealing with sex and reproduction in both government-run independent schools and private schools. This leaves a question mark for many parents, students and teachers over what sex education really is in Qatar.
– By Aisha Al-Qadi – The Qatari government is trying to promote human development by encouraging Qatari students to excel in their studies. To achieve this goal, the government has implemented scholarship programs for Qataris as an incentive for more students to pursue higher education.
– By Fatima Hassan – Over the past few decades, Qatar’s education system evolved from small home schools to acclaimed international universities. The country’s focus today is to ensure that its youth are both academically and vocationally equipped to take the lead on the home front and to become major players in the international arena.
– By Haya Al-Mannai – As the blockade against Qatar continues, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and Qatar University are implementing new policies to improve education in the country. This video takes a look at the proposed strategies. Watch the video to learn more.
– By Rasha Mohammed El-Ouarradi – In many parts of the world, children with disabilities remain some of the most marginalized groups in education. In order to realize education for all in Qatar, experts say policymakers here must develop a strategy to support inclusive education.
– By Ayah Awrtani and Sara Al-Ansari – Qatar has experienced a series of education reforms throughout its history. National curricula are still being developed to ensure students receive the best education. Watch this video to learn more about what challenges still remain.