Saudi Vision 2030 aims to build a vibrant society with firm values in pursuit of a thriving and sustainable economy, by strengthening the education system and raising its efficiency to meet the development needs of an ambitious nation—one that ensures quality education for all its citizens and residents and expands their opportunities for lifelong learning. In line with this Vision, and with the Ministry of Education's commitment that every citizen should have access to quality, diverse education that responds to development needs—ensuring continuous development, requalification, and guidance toward professional and career pathways through the ongoing alignment of its programs with those needs and a focus on the best options—in order to prepare responsible citizens who contribute to the sustainable development of their nation, we at the College of Education are committed to working diligently to build our strategies and programs in accordance with these major national directions.
The College of Education at King Saud University is one of the oldest and most prestigious colleges of education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, holding a distinguished standing nationally, regionally, and internationally. Since its founding in 1387 AH (1967 CE), the College has had a significant national presence and influence. It has been ranked first in the Arab world and among the top colleges of education globally, according to the latest and most widely recognized international rankings. This standing has required the College to pursue scholarly and practical development efforts commensurate with its distinction. In its Strategic Plan (2018–2030), the College adopted the motto “Leaders of Change,” which has shaped its identity and defined its roles, and is reflected throughout its Conceptual Framework.
The College has focused on achieving four main goals that reflect its mission:
Accordingly, the College of Education has sought to make its website a knowledge gateway that assists and guides all its students, faculty and staff, alumni, and other interested visitors in learning about the College—its departments, units, and specialization tracks—as well as the resources available and the community services it provides.
Colleges of education play a pivotal role in preparing educational practitioners and supporting their continuous professional development—practitioners on whom the Kingdom's Vision relies to achieve its ambitious programs. This website is therefore designed first and foremost to serve you: from admission to the College and its procedures and stages, through the objectives of its departments and the programs and courses they offer, to choosing the specialization that suits you and continuing your journey of success and excellence. How joyful is the moment we welcome you, for we know we are offering you the most precious thing that can be given—“knowledge and expertise”; and how happy is the moment we bid you farewell, for we will have given society the most valuable gift there is—“the teacher.”
It is through you, dear teachers, that we build, and through you that giving and achievement grow. You are the ones who raise the banner of knowledge, combat ignorance and superstition, inspire ambition, and lead educational change. This can only be achieved through deep knowledge, exceptional skill, and a dedication that crosses boundaries, overcomes obstacles, and rises above challenges. The aspirations of nations depend on the role and effectiveness of their educational institutions, realized through all of their educational practitioners. We firmly believe that no education system can rise above the quality of its teachers and all its educational practitioners. So be “leaders of educational change” toward excellence and development wherever you may be—for you are truly worthy of it.
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