The undersecretary of the Ministry of Education has directed all educational districts, departments of private and religious education as well as special education schools to implement a new circular aimed at tightening controls on behavior and reinforcing discipline across institutions. According to an announcement from the ministry, the guidelines explicitly prohibit the collection of money, donations or gifts and ban the use of school facilities for any personal benefits. Violations connected to events or related infractions must be referred to investigative bodies for the application of stipulated penalties, the circular added.
School canteens are subject to rigorous daily monitoring under the rules, with administrations obligated to track compliance, identify breaches and report them without delay, the ministry stated. Operators must fully observe approved health requirements at all times to safeguard student welfare. These provisions form part of a wider effort to prevent distractions from the core educational mission while upholding standards in daily operations.
Events, celebrations and any form of photography inside schools now demand prior official approvals, the circular specified, with a complete prohibition on unauthorized activities or hosting external persons and entities without clearance from relevant authorities. Participation by schools or students in outside events is similarly restricted unless approved by the general administration for auxiliary educational services. The ministry emphasized that such steps prevent any disruption to academic schedules or the learning environment.
Photography of students along with the publication of their images, data or school documents is barred without explicit written consent from parents or guardians, according to the ministry’s announcement. Misuse or disclosure of learner information and official records is equally forbidden. Issuing any statements or content in the name of the ministry or its schools requires formal authorization, the circular made clear.
This directive extends earlier instructions, including a ministerial decision from 2025 that established frameworks for organizing graduation ceremonies and school events while preserving instructional continuity, a ministry publication indicated. It also aligns with a May 2025 ministry bulletin that suspended all charitable collections in educational facilities to bolster oversight and transparency in line with directives from social affairs authorities. The latest rules underscore a sustained focus on student protection and operational integrity across the sector.
Periodic audits and compliance reports will support enforcement of the data protection elements, building on related ministerial decisions that mandate exclusive use of approved systems for student information, the ministry noted. Kuwait’s education system, which serves a large student population through numerous public and private institutions, stands to benefit from reduced administrative burdens and heightened safeguards against exploitation. All principals have been instructed to sign commitments ensuring adherence, with immediate effect from the date of issuance.
