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Royal Decree Issued Approving General Education System

Date of publication: July 24, 2026 15:13 KSA

Aims to strengthen the governance framework of public education

The royal decree was issued with gracious approval on the general education system, which aims to strengthen the governance framework of public education, provide the necessary enablers to achieve its targets, enable it to improve the quality of the educational environment and its outputs, in addition to regulating the role of the private and non-profit sectors in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.

His Excellency Minister of Education, Mr. Youssef bin Abdullah Al-Bunyan, expressed thanks and gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister - may God protect them - on the occasion of the approval of the system, stressing that this step represents important support for the development of public education in the Kingdom and enhancing the efficiency of its regulatory and operational system. The system strengthens the governance of public education by defining the roles of the Ministry of Education, the General Education Affairs Council, and relevant entities, which supports the alignment of educational policies, plans, and programs, improves decision-making efficiency, and enables the Ministry to develop tools for regulation, monitoring, and supervision of the public education sector. The system also contributes to supporting investment in education by regulating the participation of the private and non-profit sectors in providing educational services, enhancing the attractiveness of investment and partnerships, according to clear controls, to raise the quality of services, expand educational options, and ensure the sustainable development of public and private educational institutions.

The system emphasizes the protection of human rights in education, the rights of students and teachers, and providing a safe and stimulating educational environment, which supports the quality of the educational process and improves the experience of male and female students, in addition to consolidating the role of the family in supporting the educational journey. The system supports the quality of care and education in early childhood, in line with the importance of early years in building the child's personality and skills, and contributes to providing educational and support services more suited to the needs of students with disabilities within educational institutions, as well as supporting the care of gifted students and developing their abilities, which enhances the quality of the educational experience and takes into account the diversity of students' needs. During the coming period, the Ministry of Education, in coordination with relevant entities, will work to complete the executive and regulatory provisions, ensuring its implementation according to a clear methodology, and supporting the achievement of public education development targets and raising the efficiency of its outputs. It is noteworthy that the general education system includes a number of regulatory provisions for educational stages, the General Education Affairs Council, educational institutions, educational pathways, e-learning, continuing education, the educational environment, and the rights of students and teachers.