ICSEI 2026 kicks off in Doha

Doha,Qatar: Organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), the 39th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvem...

Doha,Qatar: Organised by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), the 39th International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement (ICSEI 2026) kicked off on Monday at the Qatar University and runs until January 22.

The conference is held under the theme "Crossing Boundaries in Education: Fostering Innovative, Inclusive and Sustainable Learning Environments," with the participation of more than 500 participants representing an elite group of experts and those interested in developing education and improving the performance of schools and educational systems.

The opening was attended by Undersecretary of the MOHE, HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Minister of Education and Higher Education of the Republic of Lebanon, HE Dr. Rima Karami, President of ICSEI HE Dr. Danette Parsley, along with a number of senior officials from the MOEHE and Qatar University, and a group of academics and those interested in educational affairs.

In his opening remarks, HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi emphasised that the State of Qatar believes that progress in education is not measured by replicating global models, but rather by the ability of the education system to absorb and reproduce best international practices in a manner that suits the local context, cultural values, and national priorities. This is the approach that Qatar is taking in developing its education system.

His Excellency added that education occupies a pivotal position in Qatar National Vision 2030, which has placed human development at the heart of the state's project, and affirmed that building the human being is the basis for achieving comprehensive and sustainable development. He pointed out that, based on this, the State of Qatar continues to invest intensively and effectively in a high-quality education system that focuses on empowering the learner, supporting the teacher, developing educational leadership, and building fair, inclusive, and stimulating learning environments that encourage thinking and innovation.