Jeddah witnessed a flurry of educational activity this morning, with over 700,000 students taking their final written exams for the first semester of the 1447 AH academic year in schools under the General Directorate of Education. The overall atmosphere was characterized by high discipline and excellent organizational readiness, reflecting the diligent efforts made by the administration to ensure a smooth start to this pivotal stage of the academic year.
These intensive preparations are part of the Saudi Ministry of Education's commitment to improving learning outcomes and achieving the goals of Vision 2030, which prioritizes education to build a globally competitive generation. This year's exams are particularly important due to the increased focus on psychological and educational aspects. Preparations have not been limited to technical and academic aspects but have also included comprehensive psychological preparation programs aimed at creating a stimulating and stress-free environment.
Quality initiatives for psychological support
In a pioneering step reflecting an awareness of the importance of students' mental health, the Jeddah Education Department has dedicated direct telephone helplines operating throughout the examination period. This initiative aims to provide immediate educational and psychological consultations to students and their parents, helping them overcome feelings of anxiety and apprehension that may accompany exams. This step is part of a comprehensive strategy to promote psychological well-being, which will positively impact students' performance and academic achievement.
Integration between family and school
The Director General of Education in Jeddah Governorate, Manal Al-Lahibi, confirmed that the start of the exams proceeded according to plan with high precision. Al-Lahibi emphasized the pivotal role of the family as a strategic partner to the school during this period, noting that the integration between home and school is the cornerstone of success. She called on parents to provide a suitable environment at home and to monitor their children, thereby boosting their self-confidence and motivating them to excel.
Accuracy in monitoring and speed in results
On the technical front, specialized committees within schools began the process of marking, monitoring, and reviewing the exams immediately after the first day's testing sessions concluded. Schools are committed to applying the highest standards of accuracy and transparency in the marking process to ensure fair assessment. Through these rigorous procedures, the administration aims to release results as quickly as possible, while emphasizing the necessity of adhering to the regulations and instructions governing examinations to guarantee the quality of educational outcomes at all grade levels.
This meticulous organization reflects the magnitude of the responsibility placed on the shoulders of the educational and administrative staff in Jeddah, to whom the Director General addressed a message of thanks and appreciation for their sincere efforts in creating a suitable educational environment, wishing success and good fortune to all the sons and daughters of the nation in their academic journey.
