Over 35,000 Schools, Madrasas Operating in Country: Ministry

Officials at the ministry said that they are committed to providing balanced modern and religious education for people all over the country.

The Ministry of Education of the Islamic Emirate said that 18,000 schools and over 17,000 madrasas [religious schools] are operating across the country. 

Officials at the ministry said that they are committed to providing balanced modern and religious education for people all over the country.

“The leadership of the ministry has always tried to concentrate on forgotten areas of Afghanistan where people were deprived of their rights. We are committed to provided balanced educational services to the deprived areas,” said Mansour Ahmad Hamza, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education.

Hamza said that over 15,000 teachers have been recruited in the current solar year (1402).

“The curriculum until grade sixth has been amended and the ministry’s curriculum committee is working on the curriculum for upper classes,” said Mansour Ahmad Hamza, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education.

Meanwhile, students called for the standardization of the quality of education and that facilities be provided for schools.

“The Ministry of Education should provide education opportunities for people and should focus on those who are deprived of learning,” said Muhammad Akhtar, a student.
“Education quality is not high in the country, the ministry should start quality programs to increase the quality of education in the country,” said Wahidullah Amirzai, a student.

According to information from the Ministry of Education, nearly 11 million students are pursuing education inside the country, while around 5,000 are studying abroad.

Over 35,000 Schools, Madrasas Operating in Country: Ministry