المملكة: Between 1364 – 1375 AH… a historical document revealing the beginnings of education in Saudi Arabia
Published Historical document entitled "General statistics "It covers the time period from the year 1364 AH to the year 1375 AH.
It highlights a pivotal stage in the process of formal education in the Kingdom of Arabia. Education in Saudi Arabia The Dar Al-Tawhid School in Taif is considered one of the first regular educational institutions in the Kingdom, as it formed a nucleus for spreading education according to modern organizational foundations during the era of the unifier King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud – may God have mercy on him – before the state expanded the establishment of schools, and later established the Ministry of Education. The document, which is an official record of educational statistics, shows a remarkable development during that period, as the school began in 1364 AH with a number of 54 students. Then it witnessed a significant increase to reach 282 students by the year 1375 AH, which reflects the growing demand for education, the increased societal awareness of its importance, and the expansion of the state in its support and care. The document monitored the growth in the number of classrooms and members of the educational and administrative bodies, indicative of the expansion witnessed in the educational process. Institutional and administrative organization during that era, which coincided with the establishment of the Ministry of Education in 1373 AH. What constituted the beginning of a new phase in the history of Saudi education, and laid the first foundations for a modern educational system that contributed to building the Saudi human being and launching the process of national development. The King Abdulaziz Foundation confirmed that publishing this document comes within the framework of its efforts to preserve national history and make it available, and to highlight the founding features of state institutions, most notably education. Which has received great attention since the era of monotheism. In addition to enabling researchers and those interested in history to access reliable sources, and providing authentic historical content based on the National Archives, to support scientific studies and consolidate national memory. The initiative aims to "Circuit documentation" Introducing generations to the history of their country by highlighting original documents that reflect the stages of transformation and development in various fields, and enhancing the role of the historical document as a reliable source for understanding the country’s history and the development of its institutions.The beginnings of education in Saudi Arabia
Initiative "Circuit documentation"
