June 2026 Education Changes
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MOEHE Provides More Than 3,000 Free Private School Seats for Eligible Qatari Students (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE announced the provision of more than 3,000 free study seats for eligible Qatari students in participating private schools under the social responsibility project. The seats are available for fees equivalent to the approved educational voucher, with participating schools covering any difference above the voucher value.
MOEHE Reopens Educational Voucher Applications and Raises Income Eligibility Limit (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE reopened applications for educational vouchers through the Maarif public services portal and updated the eligibility criteria. The maximum actual family income threshold was raised from QAR 25,000 to QAR 35,000 per month after deducting financial obligations.
MOEHE Launches Digital Citizenship Curricula for Grade 5 and Grade 8 Students (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE launched Digital Citizenship curricula through the Qatar education system for fifth-grade primary and eighth-grade preparatory students. The curricula are delivered as interactive self-learning content during the summer break, with completion possible at the start of the 2026-2027 academic year.
MOEHE Launches Digital Transformation Program Under Government Scholarship Plan (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, and the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau launched the Digital Transformation Program under the Government Scholarship Plan for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program links scholarships to priority digital fields, internships, and employment pathways.
MOEHE Launches Marine Engineering and Navigation Scholarship Initiative (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE and the Ministry of Transport launched a national scholarship initiative for Qatari students in Marine Engineering and Marine Navigation. The initiative creates overseas and domestic scholarship pathways linked to maritime transport and logistics workforce needs.
MOEHE Implements Interactive Learning Chambers for Students with Disabilities (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE inaugurated an interactive and supportive learning space at Al Hidaya School for Special Needs Primary School Boys and Girls. The project retrofitted the school with specialized rooms and assistive technologies to support students receiving special education services.
MOEHE Launches School Fees Policy for Private Schools and Kindergartens (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE launched the first edition of the School Fees Policy 2026 for private schools and kindergartens, with official implementation set for the 2027-2028 academic year after a pilot phase. The policy creates a unified framework for approving tuition, operating, service, and optional fees.
MOEHE Expands Textbook and Transport Fee Exemptions in Government Schools (Qatar, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education approved Decision No. (5) of 2026, adding two categories of non-Qatari students to the exemption list for textbook and transportation fees in government schools. The added categories are holders of Qatari travel documents and holders of permanent residency cards.
MOEHE Creates STEM Bridge Route for Humanities Track Graduates (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE launched a pathway allowing high school literacy and humanities track graduates to enter scientific disciplines after completing the Academic Bridge Program STEM track and meeting admission requirements. The initiative opens a formal route into fields such as medicine, engineering, computer science, and sciences.