Saudi Arabia has unveiled its inaugural technical high school, aimed at preparing the next generation with cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and robotics. Tuwaiq Academy, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has established this pioneering institution in Riyadh to nurture talented students and advance the nation’s technological capabilities, as reported by a local news agency.
The Talented Technical Secondary School, a groundbreaking institution, is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of innovators through a hands-on educational approach that highlights practical applications and provides internationally recognized professional certifications. With a forward-thinking vision, this Saudi technical high school fosters an environment ripe for innovation, enabling students to create pioneering technical solutions across diverse fields.
The curriculum features an extensive array of accredited programs, including programming and information security, allowing students to learn, practice, develop projects, and even obtain patents in a competitive environment. Tuwaiq Academy's School is designed to empower high school students and thoroughly prepare them for higher education. It provides both classroom instruction and extracurricular activities led by experts across various fields to further develop their technical skills.
The Saudi technical high school also aims to prepare students for esteemed international competitions such as the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the International Invention, Innovation, and Technology Competition and Exhibition (ITEX), and the National Olympiad for Programming and Artificial Intelligence (ATHKA). Since its establishment in August 2019, Tuwaiq Academy has collaborated with top global companies like Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alibaba to provide cutting-edge educational boot camps. The academy’s ambitious objective is to cultivate skilled professionals, university students, graduates, and public school students by promoting innovation and creativity in advanced technologies.
