Maldivian students seeking international higher education now have the opportunity to apply for scholarships in India, Egypt, Pakistan, Thailand and Morocco through the Ministry of Higher Education's Kuri portal. The scholarship programmes c…
The Maldives currently has 301 individuals who have memorized the Holy Quran in full, according to Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. In addition, more than 1,800 students across the country are actively engaged in Quran mem…
The Education Ministry has announced plans to construct a new school up to Grade 10, along with a dedicated A-level institution, in Hulhumale’ Phase 2, responding to the area’s rapidly growing population. Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu rev…
The High Court has ruled in favor of a mother whose child was made to repeat a year in play school, overturning an earlier Civil Court decision and directing the State to reassess the child’s academic placement. The case stems from a 2024 decisio…
The Ministry of Education has digitized the national academic calendar, making it accessible to parents, students, and educators via its official website. This move aims to simplify planning and ensure important school dates are easier to track. …
The Ministry of Higher Education, Labour, and Skills Development has officially announced the opening of applications for master’s degree scholarships in South Korea, offering Maldivian students a chance to study at some of the country’s top unive…
Dr. Aminath Zahir has made history by becoming the first person in the Maldives to receive a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Dhivehi Language. The groundbreaking achievement marks a major step forward in preserving and advancing the nation’s linguis…
Fathimath Shaya Zaheer, Aishath Shaba, and Ahmed Shaim Riza emerged as the top winners in the 37th National Quran Recitation Competition, showcasing exceptional mastery of the Quranic text. This year’s prestigious event, held from September 19 to…
The Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) has issued a stern warning that certificates from certain programmes offered by Sri Lankan universities in partnership with foreign institutions will not be recognized if they fail to meet the authority’…
A Sri Lankan tutor deported from the Maldives for producing paid assignment work is reportedly continuing the same services remotely, highlighting challenges in curbing such activities online. Deportation Carried Out After Police Involvement Fiz…
A' Level studies have officially begun, welcoming 3,200 students this year, marking a significant increase in enrollment compared to previous years. Speaking on State TV PSM, Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu highlighted the ri…
The Maldives Qualifications Authority (MQA) has officially become the sole authority empowered to attest certificates, a move aimed at tackling the growing problem of fake qualifications in the country. Previously, certificates issued by state org…
A troubling scam targeting Maldivian medical students has come to light, leaving several students financially and emotionally strained. The scam involved students being charged inflated fees to study medicine or specialize overseas, only to return…
A group of Maldivian students from 11 schools will leave for China tomorrow to take part in the China Youth Exchange Program 2025 . The program, which will be hosted in Sichuan Province, will run for four days, giving students a chance to experien…
Maldives Police Service has opened an investigation into a growing number of cases involving forged academic certificates being used to secure jobs and apply for higher education. In a statement released today, police highlighted the sharp rise i…
The Ministry of Education has revised the entry requirements for A Levels (Grades 11 and 12) to give more students the chance to pursue advanced secondary education. The updated guidelines introduce multiple pathways for students to meet the admis…
The Maldives Education Ministry has released the tentative academic calendar for 2026, with the yearly holiday scheduled for December. The adjustment follows requests from parents who found the previous June/July break difficult for family travel …
The Maldivian government has confirmed that the recently introduced six percent foreign student tax in Malaysia will be covered through student loans offered by the Higher Education Ministry. The decision offers much-needed financial relief to Mal…
The Ministry of Education has opened applications for 20 fully funded scholarship opportunities to study in Morocco. This exciting initiative invites students to pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degrees in their preferred academic fields at Mor…
In a remarkable journey of perseverance and faith, 18-year-old Mohamed Iyaan Ali Adam has become the first Hafiz from N. Fohdhoo. His accomplishment marks a proud milestone for his family, his island, and the wider Maldivian community. A Lifelong…