Supreme Education Council

Established by Emiri decree #37 in November 2002, the Supreme Education Council (SEC) directs the nation’s education policy. It plays an integral role in the development and implementation of the education reform effort, including the work of the Institutes described below that are directly responsible for the reform’s success:

• The Education Institute Education Institute oversees and supports the Independent Schools.
• The Evaluation Institute Evaluation Institutedevelops and conducts testing of students, monitors student learning and evaluates school performance.

• The Higher Education Institute The Higher Education Institute advises individuals about career options and opportunities for higher education in Qatar and abroad, and administers scholarships and grants.