Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater honouring the representative of a private school for participating in the “Community Responsibility of Private Schools and Kindergartens” project.
Doha, Qatar: In a significant initiative that underscores community responsibility and partnership in education, 46 private schools and kindergartens have provided more than 4,000 free and discounted educational seats, reinforcing efforts to enhance educational equity and support eligible families across Qatar.
The initiative falls under the “Community Responsibility of Private Schools and Kindergartens” project, launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) in October last year.
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater, honored the participating schools and kindergartens in recognition of their contribution to the project.
During the ceremony, the Ministry revealed that the number of free and discounted seats has risen to over 4,000, reflecting the growing engagement of the private education sector in serving the community.
According to the Ministry, the estimated value for the free seats over ten years will be over QR18.6bn (QR18,638,023,000), highlighting the long-term impact of private sector support for education.
The event was attended by H E Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, along with assistant undersecretaries, license holders, and directors of private schools and kindergartens.
Speaking on the occasion, Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs Omar Abdulaziz Al Naama described the project as an important national milestone that reflects the true meaning of effective partnership between the state and the private sector, under the patronage of the Minister.
He emphasized that education in Qatar is viewed not merely as a service, but as a shared national responsibility and a genuine investment in human development.
Al Naama noted that Qatar’s development journey has always placed people at its core, guided by a visionary leadership that believes true investment begins with education. He stressed that human dignity and access to quality education form the foundation for the strength of nations and the sustainability of their progress.
Al Naama explained that the provision of 4,000 free and discounted seats is not simply a numerical achievement, but a reflection of deeply rooted values in Qatari society based on social solidarity, responsibility, and a strong sense of national duty.
He said the initiative embodies the ethical and humanitarian dimensions of education, while promoting cooperation and cohesion between all stakeholders.
Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Lolwah bint Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khater with other officials during a ceremony to honour private schools and kindergartens for participating in the Community Responsibility of Private Schools and Kindergartens project at the MoEHE headquarters yesterday.
For her part, Dr. Rania Mohammed, Director of the Private Schools and Kindergartens Department and Acting Director of the Private Schools Licensing Department at the Ministry, said the project represents a pioneering national model for community responsibility in education. She affirmed that it reflects the Ministry’s commitment to promoting educational justice, ensuring equal opportunities, and supporting deserving families in Qatar.
Dr. Rania announced that the project has expanded significantly, with the number of participating private schools and kindergartens doubling from 21 in December to 46 in January.
She also noted that the range of available educational options has grown from four curricula, the national, British, Indian, and American curricula, to nine, following the addition of the International Baccalaureate, Egyptian, Pakistani, Tunisian, and Syrian curricula.
Dr. Rania further highlighted several qualitative initiatives launched under the project, including the opening of an evening classes at the Syrian School with an initial capacity of up to 500 students at the lowest tuition fees ever approved in private education, set at QR3,000 per seat.
She said that this initiative was implemented through cooperation between the Ministry, the Syrian Embassy in Doha, and the school’s administration, with the aim of expanding access to affordable education.
In addition, Dr. Rania, a fully free evening session offering more than 400 seats has been launched by the Modern British International School, serving as a model of institutional giving and social responsibility within the private education sector.
Dr. Rania added that the project has also attracted contributions from business leaders, with several businessmen and businesswomen stepping forward to support eligible students.
She said that one businessman pledged annual support of QR50,000 to sponsor the education of eight students in low-cost schools, while a businesswoman committed to providing ongoing support in cooperation with private education institutions.
Dr. Rania also announced the launch of the Community Responsibility Framework for private schools and kindergartens, which has been under development since the 2024–2025 academic year.
She confirmed that an annual award will be introduced starting from the 2026–2027 academic year to recognize schools and kindergartens that excel in promoting community responsibility, and that the framework will be applied across all private schools and kindergartens in the country.
