The Ministry of National Education announced on Thursday, August 13, that it has established a dedicated website for citizens to attest Baccalaureate transcripts and certificates. This new online service is specifically for documents intended for use abroad, utilizing the Apostille system. The Ministry stated that individuals seeking to validate their Baccalaureate documents for international purposes can now complete the process digitally. This announcement confirms that citizens wishing to attest Baccalaureate transcripts and certificates for use abroad, via the Apostille system, can indeed do so through this newly launched dedicated website.
New Attestation Process Details
Attestation services for Baccalaureate transcripts and certificates, specifically for documents intended for use abroad, will now be managed by the Directorates of Education. This organizational shift is part of a broader initiative by the Ministry of National Education to streamline the validation process for international purposes. The Ministry has confirmed that the attestation of Baccalaureate transcripts and certificates for use abroad will henceforth be assigned to these regional Directorates. Previously, these services were handled centrally, but the new arrangement aims to decentralize operations and make them more accessible to citizens. The Directorates of Education will be responsible for verifying the authenticity of these academic documents before they proceed through the Apostille system for international recognition. This move aligns with efforts to enhance efficiency in administrative procedures related to educational qualifications, ensuring a more localized and responsive service delivery.
Handling Existing Requests
Citizens who previously submitted attestation requests to the National Office for Examinations and Competitions (الديوان الوطني للامتحانات والمسابقات) and whose requests have not yet been processed must now transfer them to the Directorate of Education of their place of residence. This directive applies to all pending applications for Baccalaureate attestation services. The Ministry emphasized the importance of this transfer to ensure continuity under the new system.
The Ministry of National Education (وزارة التربية الوطنية) stated that this transfer can be accomplished by accessing the same website used for the initial application. Applicants have two options: they can either modify their previously submitted requests to redirect them, or they can submit an entirely new request via the same website, specifying the Directorate of Education corresponding to their place of residence. This measure ensures a smooth transition for all pending attestations under the new decentralized system, allowing applicants flexibility in updating their submissions without needing to start entirely from scratch on a different platform. This process streamlines the transition for individuals already in the attestation pipeline.
Goals of the Transition
The Ministry of National Education stated that the relocation of attestation services aims to bring public services closer to citizens. This measure is intended to reduce travel burdens for applicants and accelerate the processing times for attestation requests. The Ministry anticipates that decentralizing these services to the Directorates of Education will enhance efficiency and accessibility for individuals seeking to validate their Baccalaureate documents for international use. This strategic move is a direct response to the need for more efficient and citizen-centric administrative processes. By bringing these essential services closer to communities, the Ministry seeks to alleviate logistical challenges previously faced by applicants.
Implementation Timeline
The change to relocate Baccalaureate attestation services to the Directorates of Education will take effect starting Sunday, August 16, 2026. This date marks the official transition for the new system, which aims to decentralize the processing of Baccalaureate transcripts and certificates intended for use abroad. The Ministry of National Education has indicated that all related procedures will follow the new protocols from this date forward, ensuring a clear timeline for the implementation of these significant changes. The announcement of this specific date, made by the Ministry on Thursday, August 13, provides ample notice for all stakeholders to prepare for the shift in service delivery.