- The 2025–2026 academic year in Saudi Arabia will have different start dates depending on the region: the majority will begin on August 24, 2025, while populous cities such as Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah, and Taif will start on August 31, 2025.
- Administrative staff will return to work on August 12, teachers on August 17, and students on August 24 (or August 31, depending on the region).
- Weekly class schedules are adjusted for each grade level:
- Grades 1–6: 33 periods/week (~45 minutes/period), studying 8–10 subjects depending on age.
- Grades 7–9: 35 periods/week, with an added component for non-academic skill development in Grade 9.
- High School (General Track): 32 periods/week, with subjects changing by semester and grade level.
- The AI curriculum will be introduced at all grade levels, with age-appropriate content linked to practical applications.
- The AI lessons are developed by the National Curriculum Center in coordination with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and SDAIA.
- Students will engage in hands-on projects to practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
- This is the first time the entire public education system in Saudi Arabia will implement AI education for all students, from elementary to high school.
- These reforms are part of the Human Capability Development Program under Vision 2030, aiming to build a future workforce with high digital literacy.
📌 The 2025–2026 academic year marks a major milestone in Saudi Arabian education with the rollout of AI instruction for all students. The AI program helps prepare the younger generation for the digital economy, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030. The AI lessons are developed by the National Curriculum Center in coordination with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and SDAIA. Students will engage in hands-on projects to practice critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.
