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Leaders
3 days ago
- Business
- Leaders
OECD Delegation Commends Saudi Arabia's School Evaluation Advancements
A delegation from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) concluded a visit to the headquarters of the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC) as part of an ongoing technical cooperation initiative. The visit focused on exchanging expertise and discussing technical aspects of learning outcomes assessment frameworks and school evaluation in the Kingdom's general education system. The OECD team praised ETEC's organizational development and its accomplishments in evaluating general education, highlighting the Commission's substantial and comprehensive progress despite the expansive scale of Saudi Arabia's education sector. Dr. Harold Hislop, head of the OECD expert team and former Chief Inspector at Ireland's Department of Education (2010–2020), commended the rapid and wide-reaching strides made by Saudi Arabia. He described ETEC's newly established school evaluation system as a significant milestone and an impressive achievement for the education sector. Related Topics : Saudi Arabia Poised for 3.8% Economic Growth in 2025: OECD Paris AI Action Summit: SDAIA Highlights Saudi Arabia as Comprehensive Governance Model Saudi Health Ministry Addresses Concerns Over X Disease Saudi Student Excels in Huawei Global Cloud Computing Competition Short link : Post Views: 55 Related Stories
Arab News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi explores quality higher education practices at Tokyo conference
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's Education and Training Evaluation Commission participated in the 18th International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education from May 13 to 16 in Tokyo. The conference was titled 'The Big Bang Theory: The Quality Assurance Paradigm Shift.' Hosted by the Japan University Accreditation Association, the event facilitated collaboration between institutions on quality practices amid rapid technological advancements and evolving societal needs. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the ETEC's participation forms part of its ongoing efforts to engage with international counterparts and explore leading global practices in education and training.
