Ministry of Education Approval – Saudi Arabia

Ministry of Education Approval: SKOOL21 STEM Innovator Series in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Education has officially endorsed the SKOOL21 STEM Innovator Series for Grades 1–8, paving the way for nationwide use in public and private schools. This significant endorsement aligns with the Kingdom’s broad push to advance STEM/STEAM education under Vision 2030, which emphasizes human capital development as a cornerstone of economic diversification

Tailored for Saudi Classrooms

SKOOL21’s STEM Innovator Series has been adapted through collaboration with global experts to meet Saudi educational standards and cultural context. The series emphasizes:

This program supports Saudi Arabia’s mission to foster innovation and build future-ready skills among its youth

Government Endorsement & Strategic Alignment

In September 2022, Dr. Yousef Al‑Benyan was appointed Minister of Education and launched the National Education Development Programme, initiating a curriculum overhaul that integrates coding, robotics, entrepreneurship, and critical thinking across K‑12 education.

Simultaneously, the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC)—a body mandated to accredit and assess educational quality—has strengthened Saudi accreditation infrastructure, ensuring that approved programs like SKOOL21 meet both national and global standards.

Key Benefits of SKOOL21 Approval

*Key Area*	*Strategic Insight*
*Vision 2030 Synergy*	Aligns with the Kingdom’s ambition to modernize education and build a knowledge economy
*Technological Readiness*	Enhances student preparedness for emerging fields including AI, robotics, and computational thinking
*Teacher Empowerment*	Offers structured guides to support educators in scaling hands-on STEM instruction across diverse school settings
*Global Recognition*	Leverages SKOOL21’s STEM.org accreditation for international credibility and certification pathways

Dr. Ali, CEO of Dome Publishing, commented:

“This approval underscores the alignment of SKOOL21 with Vision 2030 goals—preparing students with the skills needed for the knowledge‑based economy of the future.”

Government Endorsement & Strategic Alignment

By 2025, Saudi Arabia plans to roll out AI education across all public school levels, embracing interdisciplinary curricula that embeds AI learning across subjects rather than as a standalone topic.

Institutions like King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) are advancing national programs in robotics, astronomy, biotechnology, and advanced materials—creating the ecosystem for the kind of STEM innovation SKOOL21 supports.

In Summary

SKOOL21’s formal endorsement by the Saudi Ministry of Education marks a strategic milestone in boosting experiential STEM education across the Kingdom. The series offers:

SKOOL21’s formal endorsement by the Saudi Ministry of Education marks a strategic milestone in boosting experiential STEM education across the Kingdom. The series offers:
SKOOL21’s formal endorsement by the Saudi Ministry of Education marks a strategic milestone in boosting experiential STEM education across the Kingdom. The series offers:
Pathways for global recognition through accredited STEM.org certification