Information on TVET in Saudi Arabia

TVET System

National development policy makes a compelling case for the importance of technical education and vocational training in Saudi Arabia. The technical and vocational skills of the Saudi work force is a critical factor in increasing productivity and staying apace with the rapid technological developments sweeping the international business world. The programs in industrial, commercial, agricultural and vocational training described here play an essential role in preparing more highly skilled Saudi workers. Technical education is divided into three types:

• Industrial
• Commercial
• Agricultural

These institutes have three year programs for intermediate school graduates.^[1].

TVET Institutions

• Ministry of Education (http://www.moe.gov.sa/openshare/englishcon/index.htm)
• Industrial Vocational Institute (http://www.rivi.edu.sa/Royal)
• and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) (http://www.tvtc.gov.sa/Technical)

UNEVOC Centre(s)

• http://www.unevoc.unesco.org/unevocdir.php?q1=Saudi+Arabia

References

1. ^ Educational System in Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Higher Education, 2006 (http://www.sacm.org/Publications/58285_Edu_complete.pdf)

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