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Arab News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Kingdom opens first public arts and culture school
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's ministries of culture and education have launched an Arts and Culture Academy, the first government-run school of its kind in the Kingdom. The initiative aims to identify and develop talented young people, the Saudi Press Agency reported recently. In its inaugural year, the academy will operate in Riyadh and Jeddah, admitting students in the fourth grade of primary school and first grade of intermediate school. The academy combines accredited academic curricula with specialized cultural programs in a stimulating and enriching learning environment, the SPA added. Initially, it will target students with talent in drawing, acting, music and singing. The plan is to expand to all educational levels and regions of the Kingdom. Students will follow the standard Ministry of Education curriculum alongside intensive cultural programs in a balanced daily schedule. The school day is divided into two sessions: morning for academic work and afternoon for cultural activities, according to the SPA. The academy will open in the 2025/2026 academic year at Al-Nakheel district in Riyadh for boys, and Al-Sheraa district in Jeddah for girls. Admission has three stages: online registration, performance evaluation and interview, and admission notification. Students are admitted based on seat availability. Students can apply at:
Asharq Al-Awsat
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Culture, Education Ministries Launch 'Arts and Culture Academy'
The Saudi Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education, announced the launch of the "Arts and Culture Academy," which is the first government-run school of its kind in the Kingdom. The initiative aims to identify, support, and develop cultural talents among students in general education. In its inaugural year, the academy will begin operating in Riyadh and Jeddah, admitting students in the fourth grade of primary school and the first grade of intermediate school. The national educational academy combines accredited academic curricula with specialized cultural programs, offering a stimulating and enriching learning environment. In its initial phase, it targets fourth-grade primary and first-grade intermediate students who demonstrate talent in cultural and artistic fields such as drawing, theater and acting, music performance, and singing. The academy is set to expand in the future to include all educational levels and reach additional regions across the Kingdom. The academy offers the standard curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education alongside intensive cultural programs, within a comprehensive daily schedule that balances academic and creative cultural education. The school day will be divided into two sessions: the morning for academic subjects and the afternoon for the cultural program. The academy will launch in the upcoming academic year 2025/2026 at two locations: Al-Nakheel district in Riyadh for boys, and Al-Sheraa district in Jeddah for girls. The admission process consists of three stages: online registration, a performance evaluation and personal interview, and finally, notification of the admission result. Admission is conditional upon passing all evaluation stages and is subject to seat availability.
Emirates 24/7
a day ago
- Sport
- Emirates 24/7
Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy Launches nationwide sports festivals
The Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has launched a new series of 'Schools Sports Festivals' taking place until November 2025. Focused on basketball and volleyball, the initiative targets schoolgirls aged 13 to 17 to take part in a dynamic programme aimed at discovering rising talent and preparing future champions for local and international competitions. The initiative includes six festivals to identify outstanding young athletes and integrate top performers into the academy's official teams. This initiative reflects Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy's unwavering commitment to advancing women's sports in the UAE. It aims to support national talent development, expand collaboration with the Ministry of Education and educational institutions, and foster a strong culture of sport among girls. The first of these festivals has already taken place at the academy's headquarters in Abu Dhabi, welcoming 70 students from five different schools. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Malay Mail
If API exceeds 200, Malaysian schools will activate online learning; outdoor activities banned over API 100, says education minister
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Ministry of Education (MoE) will activate Home-Based Teaching and Learning (PdPR) if the Air Pollutant Index (API) reading surpasses 200, said Minister Fadhlina Sidek. She said the decision follows existing guidelines jointly coordinated with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability and the Ministry of Health. 'Under the guidelines, outdoor activities are prohibited when the API exceeds 100. If it goes beyond 200, PdPR will be implemented, meaning lessons will be conducted online,' she told reporters after officiating the 2024 national-level Digital Utilisation and Technology Awards (DUTA) here today. Fadhlina added that state education directors have been instructed to take immediate action based on the API levels. As of 4 pm today, the Department of Environment's portal showed API readings of 116 in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, and 154 in Johan Setia, Selangor. According to the department, API readings between 101 and 200 may affect high-risk groups, including the elderly, children, and those with respiratory conditions. The public can check hourly updates from 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide via the website or the MyJAS EQMS app on Google Play and the App Store. — Bernama
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Govt's curriculum changes come under fire
education policy 25 minutes ago The government's curriculum changes have been described by one school union as chaotic and imploding. Ministry of Education's Acting Hautu, or leader, of its Curriculum Centre Pauline Cleaver spoke to Charlotte Cook.
