The Education and Training Evaluation Commission in Saudi Arabia, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Education, announced the launch of the second phase of the school evaluation project. This phase includes the implementation of the "Self-Assessment of Schools" for the year 2026, encompassing more than 24,000 schools across the Kingdom. This strategic step aims to empower educational institutions to continuously measure and improve their performance, based on accurate data and internationally recognized indicators, to ensure the quality of education and enhance educational outcomes.
General context and alignment with Saudi Vision 2030
This ambitious national project falls within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to achieve the goals of "Saudi Vision 2030," specifically the Human Capital Development Program, which aims to cultivate globally competitive citizens. Historically, the Kingdom's education system has undergone radical transformations in recent years, with the establishment of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission as the independent reference body for evaluating and accrediting educational institutions and programs. The launch of the first phase of school evaluation served as a foundational step, paving the way for the second phase, which focuses on sustainability and self-evaluation. This reflects a growing maturity in educational quality management and a shift from external oversight to effective self-regulation.
Strategic goals to enhance the efficiency of the education system
The school self-assessment project is based on a set of key strategic objectives. Foremost among these is establishing a culture of school assessment within the school environment, thereby enhancing the awareness of teaching and administrative staff regarding the importance of continuous evaluation in improving educational outcomes. The project also directly contributes to identifying strengths within each school to be reinforced, and to monitoring opportunities for improvement that can be built upon to raise the overall level of performance. Supporting data-driven decision-making is one of the most prominent pillars of this assessment, enabling educational leaders to rely on accurate indicators in formulating policies and taking corrective actions. This ensures the achievement of tangible and sustainable results in the quality of education and the development of a comprehensive database that supports the improvement of educational performance.
The “Tamayuz” digital platform and its role in evaluation
School assessment processes are implemented through the “Tamayuz” digital platform, which provides an integrated technological environment for applying assessment tools according to standardized, fully automated, and objective procedures, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the results. This platform is distinguished by its direct integration with various data sources within the Ministry of Education, most notably the central “Noor” system and the professional licensing system for teachers. This advanced technological integration enhances the efficiency of data collection and analysis, in addition to providing performance reports and interactive dashboards for stakeholders, thus supporting transparency and facilitating continuous and accurate monitoring of performance indicators.
Expected impact locally, regionally and internationally
At the local level, implementing self-assessment contributes to enhancing schools' readiness for external evaluation processes by improving compliance with national standards, striving for institutional excellence, and supporting continuous development within the educational environment. Regionally, the success of this model solidifies the Kingdom's position as a leading nation in implementing best educational practices in the Middle East, making it a model for neighboring countries. Internationally, this continuous improvement in the quality of education is expected to be reflected in the Kingdom's ranking in global educational indicators and international assessments, thus enhancing the competitiveness of Saudi educational outcomes on the global stage and reaffirming the Kingdom's commitment to providing high-quality education that keeps pace with international developments.
