Tunis:The Oman Authority for Quality Assurance of Education and the Ministry of Education convened their inaugural joint coordination committee meeting, co-chaired by Dr. Jokha Abdullah Al Shukaili, CEO of the Oman Authority for Quality Assurance of Education, and Dr. Intisar Ambusaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education for Educational Programs. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation and coordination between the two bodies, focusing on integrating roles to support educational quality development and achieve high levels of efficiency in school evaluation initiatives.
According to Oman News Agency, discussions included the evaluation results for school performance in the 2025/2026 academic year. The committee reviewed outcomes and recommendations from approved reports and examined the Ministry of Education's follow-up mechanisms for supporting schools at the Fourth and Fifth performance levels. Efforts to improve and develop plans for 100 schools were also addressed.
Additionally, the Oman Authority outlined its evaluation plan for the first semester of the 2026/2027 academic year, tackling challenges such as self-evaluation procedures, training programs, and the organization of external review teams. The meeting explored digital transformation opportunities, including enhancing technical connectivity and leveraging digital systems to feed evaluation indicators and reduce administrative burdens.
The committee also discussed a proposed draft charter of cooperation, aimed at organizing partnership areas to serve common interests and improve the educational sector. The meeting underscored the importance of ongoing coordination between the Authority and the Ministry to enhance educational quality and utilize evaluation results effectively, aligning with national educational goals.