Coinciding with the start of the first semester exams in Saudi Arabia, schools across various educational districts have begun implementing a daily monitoring system for student grades through the "Noor" electronic platform. This step reflects the Ministry of Education's commitment to enhancing transparency and efficiency, as grades are entered immediately after the completion of marking, allowing for accurate tracking of academic performance.
Monitoring mechanism and date of final results
Field reports indicate that monitoring operations cover all educational levels, from the third grade of primary school to the third grade of secondary school. This process continues daily throughout the examination period to ensure a smooth workload and the timely provision of information. The final results are scheduled to be announced and certificates made available through the system by next Thursday, immediately following the completion of the second-term exams. This will save parents the trouble of visiting schools in person to obtain the results.
Noor System: A quantum leap in digital education
The Noor system is one of the most prominent outcomes of the digital transformation in the Saudi Ministry of Education, having revolutionized the management of the educational process since its launch. Before its implementation, grade recording and results retrieval relied on paper records, which were time-consuming and prone to human error. Today, the system provides a massive central database connecting all schools in the Kingdom to the Ministry, facilitating registration, transfers, and grade recording with exceptional accuracy and speed.
Strengthening the partnership between family and school
The daily grade updates feature is of paramount importance in strengthening the educational partnership between home and school. It gives parents immediate access to their children's academic progress, allowing for early intervention to address any weaknesses and provide necessary support during exam periods. This effective digital communication eliminates time and place barriers, making parents true partners in their child's educational journey.
Alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
These technological measures are fully aligned with the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which prioritizes digital transformation and improving the quality of education. Through developing the Noor system and securing its infrastructure, the Ministry aims to create a smart and sustainable learning environment that leverages big data to make sound educational decisions and enhances the efficiency of services provided to beneficiaries.
Technical support and service continuity
In a related development, the Ministry of Education confirmed the readiness of its technical support teams to handle the anticipated surge in system traffic during the exam week. The Ministry urged students and parents to utilize available self-service options, such as password recovery via email or registered mobile number, to ensure a seamless user experience and immediate access to results upon their release.
