34 Excellence in Schools
In a landmark move, Saudi Arabia has opened up school performance data to parents for the very first time. Through the newly launched Mustaqbalhum app, more than two million parents across the Kingdom can now monitor the performance of over 22,000 schools, marking a bold step towards transparency, accountability, and family engagement in education. SAUDI ARABIA OPENS SCHOOL PERFORMANCE DATA TO PARENTS IN LANDMARK MOVE
Empowering Families The initiative, driven by the Education and Training Evaluation Commission (ETEC), gives families access to a wide range of data from student results in national standardised tests such as Nafis, to performance in university entrance exams. The aim is clear: empower parents as strategic partners in the learning process, enabling informed decisions about their children’s education while building trust between schools and families. “Parents are no longer passive observers. With this tool, they become active participants in shaping their children’s educational journey,” an ETEC spokesperson explained. Data at Scale The scale of the rollout is unprecedented. Since the launch, the system has collected over 1.7 billion data points, involving more than 10 million students, teachers, and parents. Nearly 1.5 million students have taken part in evaluations, and close to 24,000 schools have conducted self-assessments, achieving 100 percent participation nationwide.
Such comprehensive coverage ensures that the data reflects the full diversity of the Saudi education system, from urban schools to rural institutions. What the App Offers The Mustaqbalhum app serves as a digital gateway for parents, designed with a simple, user-friendly interface. Families can:
T rack school progress over time
Compare performance across key subjects
V iew student achievement in standardised assessments M onitor progress towards university readiness
This real-time feedback loop is intended to raise standards, encourage healthy competition among schools, and ensure that every child receives the support they need. Economic and Social Impact Beyond education, the initiative reflects a broader Vision 2030 priority: investing in human capital. By boosting accountability
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