Kuwait marks first-ever trio of perfect high school scores

Minister of Education, Eng. Jalal Al-Tabtabaei, during the announcement of the 12th-grade exams results for the 2025/2026 academic year live on Kuwait TV.

The ministry stated that the results are available through the government application, ‘Sahel’, and its official website, allowing students and parents to view grades and percentages. The passing rate in the science section reached 91.69 percent, while the literary section recorded 83.55 percent and 83.84 percent in religious education, reflecting the success of the educational and organizational plans implemented by the ministry throughout the academic year. Al-Tabtabaie affirmed that the announcement of exam results is considered a national occasion that crowns a school year filled with achievements. He said the students have proven that willpower, diligence and ambition can help them overcome challenges and achieve success and excellence. He pointed out that the academic year witnessed exceptional circumstances and regional challenges that necessitated flexible decisions and well-considered plans to ensure the continuity of education. He emphasized that the cooperation of various state institutions was a key factor in overcoming these circumstances and ensuring the success of the academic year.

He expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al- Sabah for their unwavering support for the educational process, and their commitment to build the Kuwaiti people and empower future generations. He also commended the support of His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, particularly his continuous follow-up during the Iranian aggression, which contributed to enhancing the readiness of state institutions and ensuring the smooth conduct of the educational process. He praised the support provided by First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah, confirming that the cooperation of the Ministry of Interior and its sectors provided a safe, organized and fair examination environment, and contributed to the orderly conduct of the exams.

He expressed his appreciation to the personnel of the Kuwait Armed Forces, Ministry of Interior, Kuwait National Guard and Kuwait Fire Force (KFF), asserting that their preparedness played a crucial role in ensuring the safe and stable conduct of in-person classes and examinations. He lauded the fruitful cooperation among members of the Cabinet, which bolstered the efforts of the Education Ministry in achieving its educational objectives. He said the Ministry of Education balanced safeguarding student wellbeing, maintaining the continuity of education, and guaranteeing the integrity and fairness of examinations. He attributed the commendable results to the collaborative work and integration among various state institutions and the educational field. He extended his gratitude to all the Ministry of Education staff, including teachers, administrators, supervisors, heads of committees, invigilators, and those assigned in the examination centers, acknowledging their efforts that contributed to the success of the academic year.

He also praised the role of parents, describing them as partners in success for their support and guidance of their children. He revealed a first in the history of the Ministry of Education -- three Kuwaiti students achieved a perfect score of 100 percent. He emphasized that this unprecedented achievement reflects the students’ hard work and perseverance, and represents a bright milestone in Kuwaiti education. He concluded by congratulating the students, urging them to continue their pursuit of knowledge, uphold their national values, and believe in their capabilities, indicating that they are the real wealth of Kuwait and the makers of its future.