Schools in Kuwait recorded 33 days of in-person learning during the second semester, which began on January 25 under the traditional system, before shifting to distance learning on February 28 due to prevailing developments in Kuwait and the wider region.

The Ministry of Education implemented the remote learning system to ensure continuity of education during crises, emergencies, and exceptional conditions.

The system has now been in place for more than 41 consecutive days, with learning continuing through digital platforms, primarily Microsoft Teams, reports Al-Rai daily.

The ministry has been actively monitoring the process to evaluate student engagement, academic performance, and curriculum progress, in line with the approved academic plan.

An educational source told Al-Rai that technical departments are currently studying mechanisms for final assessment and academic year completion, noting that end-of-year exam papers have been prepared and sent to the secret printing press, though they have not yet been printed or distributed.

At the same time, the General Administration of Guidance, Research, and Curricula is reportedly preparing multiple scenarios for submission to the Minister of Education, Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, to determine the most appropriate approach depending on developments in the current situation. A clearer framework is expected within the coming week.

Field sources said the ministry had provided the necessary infrastructure and communication tools, including direct channels with parents, to address technical issues on platforms such as Microsoft Teams. However, they noted that student-teacher interaction remains limited, making it difficult to accurately assess academic achievement under the current system.

They added that while schools are recording attendance and absences, education officials face challenges in ensuring consistent participation and reliable performance evaluation.

Concerns were also raised over the suitability of final written exams as an assessment tool, given that the curriculum has not been reduced and exam difficulty has not been adjusted.

The sources emphasized the need to consider these factors carefully when determining the final evaluation mechanism for the academic year under the ongoing remote learning system.