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	''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Updated to [[VISCED]] level by by [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''		''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Updated to [[VISCED]] level by [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''

	''For entities in Kuwait see [[:Category:Kuwait]]''		''For entities in Kuwait see [[:Category:Kuwait]]''

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	=== Virtual initiatives ~~in HE~~ in Kuwait ===		== Virtual initiatives in Kuwait ==

	The [[Arab Open University]] appears to be the main actor.		The [[Arab Open University]] appears to be the main actor.

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			''Original [[Re.ViCa]] entry by [[Paul Bacsich]]. Updated to [[VISCED]] level by by [[Nikos Zygouritsas]] of [[Lambrakis]]''

			''For entities in Kuwait see [[:Category:Kuwait]]''


	== Partners situated in Kuwait ==		== Partners situated in Kuwait ==

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	History of education in Kuwait		'''History of education in Kuwait'''

	Kuwait is a small country situated in the Persian Gulf. It is one of the high-income countries with a GDP per capita of above $24,000. Oil exports account for nearly half of Kuwait’s national income and about 80% of government revenues. Between 1975 and 1985, the proportion of all working nationals employed in the public sector, including oil, rose from 76 percent to 92 percent. The government of Kuwait is now looking for alternative ways to stimulate employment and the generation of income. With this in mind, it is keen to diversify and improve the skills of its labor force; hence the high priority given to the reform of education at all levels.		Kuwait is a small country situated in the Persian Gulf. It is one of the high-income countries with a GDP per capita of above $24,000. Oil exports account for nearly half of Kuwait’s national income and about 80% of government revenues. Between 1975 and 1985, the proportion of all working nationals employed in the public sector, including oil, rose from 76 percent to 92 percent. The government of Kuwait is now looking for alternative ways to stimulate employment and the generation of income. With this in mind, it is keen to diversify and improve the skills of its labor force; hence the high priority given to the reform of education at all levels.
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	In the year 1965, following the constitution that made education a fundamental right of a citizen, education was made compulsory for children aged between 6 and 14. Since the early 21st century, the Ministry of Education has sought to prepare a general, long-term education strategy, focusing on educational teaching for the years up to 2025. This effort aims to align teaching methodologies with the current needs of an increasingly globalised world. The World Bank is conducting an analytical study to explore the various policy options needed to implement this new strategy.		In the year 1965, following the constitution that made education a fundamental right of a citizen, education was made compulsory for children aged between 6 and 14. Since the early 21st century, the Ministry of Education has sought to prepare a general, long-term education strategy, focusing on educational teaching for the years up to 2025. This effort aims to align teaching methodologies with the current needs of an increasingly globalised world. The World Bank is conducting an analytical study to explore the various policy options needed to implement this new strategy.

	== Kuwait ~~education system~~ ==
			== Schools in Kuwait ==

	The general education system consists of four levels: kindergarten, or nursery (lasting for 2 years), primary (lasting for 5 years), intermediate (lasting for 4 years) and secondary (lasting for 3 years). Schooling at primary and intermediate level is compulsory for all students aged 6 – 14. All the levels of state education, including higher education, are free. There are two main ministries involved in the development of the education sector: the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher of Education.		The general education system consists of four levels: kindergarten, or nursery (lasting for 2 years), primary (lasting for 5 years), intermediate (lasting for 4 years) and secondary (lasting for 3 years). Schooling at primary and intermediate level is compulsory for all students aged 6 – 14. All the levels of state education, including higher education, are free. There are two main ministries involved in the development of the education sector: the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher of Education.
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	In Kuwait there are also religious institutes which offer a program of general education at the intermediate and secondary levels, along with enhanced Islamic and religious studies. There were 1,026 students in the 7 religious centers in 2005/06, of which 75 percent were Kuwaiti nationals .		In Kuwait there are also religious institutes which offer a program of general education at the intermediate and secondary levels, along with enhanced Islamic and religious studies. There were 1,026 students in the 7 religious centers in 2005/06, of which 75 percent were Kuwaiti nationals .
	The Ministry of Education in Kuwait is making efforts to provide equal educational opportunities by opening special needs institutes. In total there are 44 special needs schools out of which 33 are public schools and 11 are private schools. Some of the special needs children are also enrolled in special needs classes offered in general schools.		The Ministry of Education in Kuwait is making efforts to provide equal educational opportunities by opening special needs institutes. In total there are 44 special needs schools out of which 33 are public schools and 11 are private schools. Some of the special needs children are also enrolled in special needs classes offered in general schools.


			== Further and Higher education ==

	'''Vocational, post-secondary and tertiary education'''		'''Vocational, post-secondary and tertiary education'''
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	Post-secondary education include courses at a PAAET technical college lasting for two and a half years, following which the students receive a certificate that is less than a tertiary diploma, but does allow the graduates to enter the workforce.		Post-secondary education include courses at a PAAET technical college lasting for two and a half years, following which the students receive a certificate that is less than a tertiary diploma, but does allow the graduates to enter the workforce.

	== Higher education ==
			=== Higher education ===

	There are four state-supported higher education institutions in Kuwait.		There are four state-supported higher education institutions in Kuwait.

	* Kuwait University		* Kuwait University
	* The College of Basic Education in PAAET		* The College of Basic Education in PAAET
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	There are also a number of post-secondary institutions in Kuwait that are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education:		There are also a number of post-secondary institutions in Kuwait that are approved by the Ministry of Higher Education:

	* Gulf University for Science and Technology		* Gulf University for Science and Technology
	* [[Arab Open University]] ([[AOU]])		* [[Arab Open University]] ([[AOU]])
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	* American University in the Middle East		* American University in the Middle East
	The largest private institution for undergraduate studies is the Arab Open University, which had 6,294 students in 2005/06 and which accounts for nearly 60 percent of all private undergraduate students. Kuwaiti students make up 53 percent of all undergraduate enrollments in private institutions.		The largest private institution for undergraduate studies is the Arab Open University, which had 6,294 students in 2005/06 and which accounts for nearly 60 percent of all private undergraduate students. Kuwaiti students make up 53 percent of all undergraduate enrollments in private institutions.



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	There are more universities and colleges being discussed.		There are more universities and colleges being discussed.

	== ~~Higher education~~ reform ==
			== Education reform ==

	=== The Bologna Process ===		=== The Bologna Process ===
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	== ~~Kuwait HEIs in the information~~ society ==		== Information society ==

	=== Towards the information society ===		=== Towards the information society ===
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	== Virtual initiatives in HE in Kuwait ==		=== Virtual initiatives in HE in Kuwait ===

	The [[Arab Open University]] appears to be the main actor.		The [[Arab Open University]] appears to be the main actor.


			== Lessons learned ==


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Nikos Zygouritsas: /* Kuwait education system */

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 == Kuwait education system ==
-=== Schools ===
+The general education system consists of four levels: kindergarten, or nursery (lasting for 2 years), primary (lasting for 5 years), intermediate (lasting for 4 years) and secondary (lasting for 3 years). Schooling at primary and intermediate level is compulsory for all students aged 6 – 14. All the levels of state education, including higher education, are free. There are two main ministries involved in the development of the education sector: the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher of Education.
-In addition to the public schools, there are many private schools in Kuwait, including The English School, which was the first private school to open in Kuwait. Other private schools include the Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian Private School (Delhi Public School),Indian Educational School(Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan) Jabriya Indian School, Indian Community School,A'Takamul International School, Al-Bayan Bilingual School, The English Academy, Dasman Model School (Bilingual), Gulf Indian School, Carmel School (Kuwait), The British School of Kuwait, Kuwait English School, The Gulf English School, The American Bilingual School The American School of Kuwait, American International School, universal American school, and The New English School. All private schools offer different and competitive programs, and whilst each school strives to be the best at private education, different parents and expatriates naturally prefer different private schools.
+There are about 1,145 schools in Kuwait, at all levels from kindergarten to secondary (2006 figures). Out of this total, 664 are public and 481 are private schools. There are 6 districts in Kuwait and the highest number of schools are in the Al-Ahmedi district, which has 152 schools (representing 23 percent of all public schools), while Al-Jahra has 85 schools (representing 12 percent of all public schools), which is the lowest number of schools by district.
 == Higher education ==

Nikos Zygouritsas: /* Kuwait education policy */

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Kuwait education policy

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	History of education in Kuwait		History of education in Kuwait

	Kuwait is a small country situated in the Persian Gulf. It is one of the high-income countries with a GDP per capita of above $24,000. Oil exports account for nearly half of Kuwait’s national income and about 80% of government revenues. Between 1975 and 1985, the proportion of all working nationals employed in the public sector, including oil, rose from 76 percent to 92 percent. The government of Kuwait is now looking for alternative ways to stimulate employment and the generation of income. With this in mind, it is keen to diversify and improve the skills of its labor force; hence the high priority given to the reform of education at all levels.		Kuwait is a small country situated in the Persian Gulf. It is one of the high-income countries with a GDP per capita of above $24,000. Oil exports account for nearly half of Kuwait’s national income and about 80% of government revenues. Between 1975 and 1985, the proportion of all working nationals employed in the public sector, including oil, rose from 76 percent to 92 percent. The government of Kuwait is now looking for alternative ways to stimulate employment and the generation of income. With this in mind, it is keen to diversify and improve the skills of its labor force; hence the high priority given to the reform of education at all levels.