Saudi schools to prepare supplementary exam questions for primary, middle grades

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Education has granted primary and middle schools the authority to prepare second-chance (supplementary) exam questions for all subjects. These exams are scheduled to commence next Tuesday across most educational districts nationwide. This move aims to provide students with an additional opportunity to pass subjects they may have struggled with during the main examination period.

However, the exams will not be held in the educational districts of Mecca, Medina, Jeddah, and Taif. These cities are currently focused on administering the main examinations to approximately two million students, with schools implementing extensive preparations to ensure a smooth examination process and a conducive environment for students. Supplementary exams in these excluded regions are slated to begin mid-next week.

The Ministry has issued clear directives to schools regarding the administration of these exams. It mandates the immediate completion of correction procedures upon the conclusion of examination sessions, followed by final review and verification before results are officially recorded in the "Noor" electronic system. Certain student groups, including those in continuous education programs, adult education, students with disabilities, and individuals unable to sit for exams at school due to circumstances, are exempted from these central supplementary exams.

The ministry also announced that school exam results will be published electronically via the ministry's portal starting Monday, June 22. This digital approach aims to streamline the process of result dissemination for students and parents.