Saudi Quality Assurance Model In Education Governance Gets World Bank Endorsement

World Bank Vice President for the People Vice Presidency Mamta Murthi reviewed Saudi Arabia’s education quality framework during a visit to the Education and Training Evaluation Commission in Riyadh, where Dr. Khalid Al-Sabti received the delegation and discussions highlighted how the Saudi model for quality assurance and control in education and training aligns with global standards and supports human capital development.

During the talks, both sides focused on how this Saudi model has become an institutional reference point for education systems. The World Bank Group is studying the framework as an advanced experience that matches international practices, with particular attention to its impact on education quality and broader human capital development goals across different stages of learning.

Murthi was briefed on the commission’s responsibilities and its integrated system for measurement, evaluation and accreditation. Officials explained that these functions operate within an advanced governance structure, designed to link quality assurance and control in education and training with evidence-based decision-making and long-term planning, while supporting consistent standards across schools, universities and training providers.

The visit also included a tour of the Education and Training Status Room, where Murthi examined analytical tools, dashboards and combined indicators. Officials showed how the education and training system uses this platform to guide policies, track performance over time and monitor learning outcomes in different regions, helping leadership assess the effectiveness of reforms and programmes.

Murthi expressed admiration for the advanced practices she reviewed and affirmed that the Saudi model operates to global standards, making it an international reference for education systems and human capital development. Discussions at the end of the visit stressed that this model is among the most advanced worldwide in governance and impact, particularly in education quality and human capital development.

With inputs from SPA