Qatar Foundation (QF) and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education have signed a memorandum of understanding to further enhance the calibre of pre-university education in Qatar.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education on Sunday announced that it has agreed to increase the tuition fees for 28 private schools and kindergartens for the 2019/2020 academic year, out of 126 applications.

More than 307,000 students will return to school on Wednesday, after the Ministry of Education and Higher Education completed its preparation for the new academic year 2018-2019.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has established the first database for students with special needs in local schools, in line with the government's directives towards digital transformation in the ministries in Qatar,

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education said it was committed to transparency regarding private schools' tuition fees and the parents' rights to know the amount required before enrolling their children.

The Department of Assessment of Schools at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education will start implementing the second phase of the comprehensive educational questionnaire, which includes parents, students and teachers.

The Ministry of Education and Higher Education, represented by the Department of Early Education, held the second annual forum for parents in "Maharati" (My Skills) project.

His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani's speech to citizens and residents on July 21 has inspired the Ministry of Education and Higher Education’s priorities for the new academic year, HE the Minister Dr Mohamed Abdul Wahed Ali al-Hammadi has said.

As many as 120 private schools in Qatar have sought permission to hike tuition fees for the academic year 2017-2018, sources at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education told Arabic daily Arrayah.

The Ministry of Economy and Commerce (MEC) has announced the launch of an initiative that provides the private sector with promising investment opportunities in the education sector.

The administrative court has rejected a case filed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to deny a retired Qatari teacher the end of service gratuity for the years of service that exceeded 20 years.

Ashghal has handed over to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education as many as 11 of the new 15 schools for starting classes in the new academic year later this month.