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National programme to identify gifted students begins in Dakhliyah

Sunday, 12 October 2025 22:20

Nizwa – Ministry of Education has launched the second edition of the National Programme for Identification of Gifted Students in schools across Dakhliyah, as part of efforts to nurture creativity and innovation among young learners. The programme, which targets Grade 6 students, aims to identify those with exceptional intellectual and creative abilities and provide them […]

Nizwa – Ministry of Education has launched the second edition of the National Programme for Identification of Gifted Students in schools across Dakhliyah, as part of efforts to nurture creativity and innovation among young learners.

The programme, which targets Grade 6 students, aims to identify those with exceptional intellectual and creative abilities and provide them with the support needed to develop their potential.

A total of 107 students from several schools in the governorate are taking part in this year’s edition. The assessments are being conducted over two days, with 54 students sitting for their tests on October 12 and 53 on October 15. The testing environment has been carefully designed to respect individual differences and ensure fairness in evaluation.

According to the ministry, the programme’s tests assess a wide range of creative and cognitive skills, including intellectual, originality, flexibility and the ability to generate new ideas, as well as paraphrasing and deep-thinking skills. These indicators help identify students with high intellectual and innovative tendencies.

The programme is part of ongoing efforts to promote a culture of innovation and talent development within the education system. It also supports the creation of a national database of gifted students and the provision of a supportive learning environment that helps them enhance their skills.

The Ministry of Education is also working to support schools with the required humanand financial resources to identify and nurture talented students, in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which seeks to build a generation capable of contributing to the nation’s sustainable development.

Officials noted that the second edition builds on the achievements of the first, which successfully identified a number of outstanding students who have since been enrolled in special enrichment programmes focused on science, mathematics, technological innovation and the arts.

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