Jeddah Education Department: Exams begin, psychological support provided to 700,000 students
This morning, over 700,000 male and female students in Jeddah's General Directorate of Education schools began their written exams for the end of the first semester of the 1447 AH academic year. The exams commenced smoothly and efficiently, with a high level of organizational preparedness, supported by guidance hotlines and psychological support programs to ensure a calm and reassuring learning environment.
Field discipline and high readiness
Jeddah schools witnessed remarkable discipline and a large turnout of students from the early morning hours, as they began their exams in carefully prepared learning environments. Field reports from the first day reflected an outstanding level of readiness within the schools, contributing to a calm and focused atmosphere conducive to students' concentration. Administrative and technical committees worked diligently to overcome all obstacles and ensure a smooth start to the academic year.
General context and importance of the educational event
These tests come within the context of the significant developmental movement underway in the education sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which aims to improve educational outcomes in line with the objectives of Vision 2030. Jeddah, as one of the largest educational governorates in the Kingdom, serves as a vital model for measuring the efficiency of the Ministry's operational plans. Managing student populations exceeding 700,000 simultaneously requires a robust digital and administrative infrastructure, reflecting the remarkable progress made in the mechanisms for managing school tests and assessments in recent years.
Integration between home and school
The Director General of Education in Jeddah Governorate, Manal Al-Lahibi, confirmed that the start of the exams proceeded according to plan, praising the pivotal role of families in motivating and supporting their children. Al-Lahibi emphasized the importance of integration between home and school, considering this cooperation the cornerstone of supporting the educational process and achieving the desired results. This statement underscores the modern concept of community partnership in education, where the family's role is no longer limited to caregiving, but has become a strategic partner in fostering academic excellence.
Psychological support: A paradigm shift in test management
In a move reflecting a commitment to students' mental health, the Jeddah Education Department has established direct telephone helplines to provide urgent educational and psychological consultations to students and their parents throughout the exam period. Schools have also intensified their awareness and health programs to promote students' psychological well-being, aiming to alleviate anxiety and help them perform confidently on exams. This approach represents a significant shift from a purely academic focus on grades to an emphasis on the student's overall quality of life, which helps reduce the anxiety and stress that often accompany exam periods and positively impacts academic performance.
Accuracy of outputs and speed of results
The specialized committees in the schools began the process of marking, monitoring, and meticulously reviewing the exams immediately after the exam periods concluded, ensuring fair assessment and the prompt release of results. The administration emphasized the necessity of strict adherence to the regulations and instructions governing the exams to guarantee the accuracy and quality of educational outcomes at all grade levels. At the conclusion of her tour, Al-Lahibi expressed her gratitude and appreciation to all the educational and administrative staff in Jeddah schools, commending their dedicated efforts and wishing all students success in their academic journey.
