Doha — The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched nine adult education evening centers to begin in the 2025–26 academic year, expanding opportunities for lifelong learning across Qatar. The decision underscores MoEHE’s commitment to flexible learning and educational inclusion. (According to The Peninsula)
These MoEHE adult education evening centers will begin operations from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in repurposed public school infrastructure, offering adults the chance to continue formal education, improve credentials, or re-enter the education system.
Locations, Target Groups & Schedule
The nine centers are spread across a diverse geographic footprint to enhance accessibility. They are located in Al Abb, Al Maamoura, Muaither, Al Wakra, Al Shahaniya, Ain Khaled, Al Markhiya, Al Khor, and Abu Hamour.
Some schools are designated for girls (e.g. Al Abb Secondary School for Girls, Al Iman Secondary Independent School for Girls) and others for boys (e.g. Ahmed Bin Mohammed Secondary School, Omar Bin Abdul Aziz Secondary School).
Registration is open to Qatar students, GCC nationals, and daughters of Qatari women. Applicants must submit ID copies, prior educational certificates, two photographs, and an enrollment statement for the academic year.
Policy & Educational Context
The establishment of the MoEHE adult education evening centers is part of a broader national drive to promote lifelong learning and ensure more flexible educational pathways for adults who missed formal schooling or wish to upgrade qualifications.
MoEHE officials state that public schools have been equipped with the necessary administrative, teaching, and technical resources to operate after hours. This includes staffing, classroom readiness, and logistical support.
The decision aligns with Qatar’s wider education vision and strategies to enhance human capital under its National Vision frameworks. It also reflects a growing international trend toward accessible adult education and reskilling.
Challenges & Expectations
Though promising, the success of the MoEHE adult education evening centers depends on effective implementation:
- Awareness and enrollment: Ensuring adults are aware of these new opportunities and that enrollment is robust.
- Operational readiness: Schools must manage extended hours, teacher compensation, facility maintenance, and security.
- Curriculum & assessment: Courses must be relevant, aligned with certificate systems, and deliver tangible certification for students to benefit.
- Equity of access: People in remote or underserved areas may still face constraints such as transport or time availability.
Education analysts welcome the initiative but stress the importance of monitoring uptake, quality of instruction, and long-term support for adult learners.
Impact & What It Means
For numerous adults in Qatar — especially those who could not complete formal schooling — the new evening centers open avenues for secondary school completion, qualification upgrades, or bridging courses. This could enhance employability and personal development.
For MoEHE, the centers help address educational gaps and bolster inclusivity goals. Over time, successful models may expand or replicate in other formats (weekend, modular, hybrid).
For society and the labor market, improving adult education can contribute to a more skilled workforce, better social mobility, and alignment with national development goals in a knowledge economy.
FAQs
A: Enrollment is open to Qatari nationals, GCC citizens, and daughters of Qatari women.
A: The centers will operate from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the 2025–26 academic year.
A: They are located in Al Abb, Al Maamoura, Muaither, Al Wakra, Al Shahaniya, Ain Khaled, Al Markhiya, Al Khor, and Abu Hamour.
