The Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of electronic registration for new students in the first grade of primary school and kindergarten for the academic year 1447 AH. Registration will commence on Saturday, April 6, 2025, and run until Friday, May 3, 2025, through the "Noor" electronic educational system.
This move aligns with the Saudi government's push for full digital transformation across all sectors, particularly in education. The electronic registration service aims to simplify the process for enrolling students in the first grade of primary school and kindergarten, eliminating the need for parents to visit schools or educational administrations. Instead, they can complete all necessary steps from the comfort of their homes, using the online platform, thereby enhancing educational service efficiency and fostering the principle of digital governance, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The registration service targets multiple groups of new students:
- Students applying for the first grade who are at least 6 years old or who turn 6 within 90 days prior to the registration date (born on or before November 23, 2019).
- Kindergarten level three students, born between August 25, 2019, and August 26, 2020.
- Kindergarten level two students, born between August 25, 2020, and August 26, 2021.
- Kindergarten level one students, born between August 25, 2021, and August 26, 2022.
To register electronically via the Noor system, parents must follow these steps:
- Access the electronic registration site of the Saudi Ministry of Education.
- Log in using the guardian's account, or create a new account if they do not have one.
- Select the option for registering a new student.
- Enter the student's personal information, including their full name, ID number, date of birth, and the relationship to the guardian.
- Choose the nearest school based on their updated national address.
- Upload the required documents.
- Confirm the registration request and monitor the acceptance status through the system.
Regarding the required documents for registration, parents must submit:
- The original birth certificate of the student.
- The family registry or national ID card.
- A completed vaccination record.
- Proof of residence (such as an electricity bill or lease agreement).
- A medical check-up from an accredited healthcare center.
For schools teaching the Holy Quran, personal interviews for applicants will take place between May 4 and May 15, 2025. Parents will be informed of the acceptance results following the completion of official procedures. It is mandatory for the guardian to update their national address and complete the medical examination at one of the authorized health centers to ensure successful registration.
Important guidelines for parents include:
- There is no priority for registration during the submission period; all applications will be reviewed after the deadline.
- Ensure accuracy in the entered data to avoid delays in the acceptance process.
- Keep the application number for tracking the registration status later.
The Noor platform serves as a vital digital tool launched by the Ministry of Education in recent years, providing various services such as tracking student performance, exam grades, lesson schedules, and facilitating communication between parents and teachers. With the launch of electronic registration for first graders, Noor continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing the educational process and delivering a sophisticated technological environment.
In conclusion, the electronic registration service for first-grade and kindergarten students represents a significant transformation in educational procedures in the Kingdom. Not only does it save time and effort for parents, but it also demonstrates the Ministry of Education's commitment to improving the quality of educational services. Adhering to specified dates and instructions is crucial to ensure a smooth registration process, contributing to a successful start to the new academic year 1447 AH.