# Yemen education sector developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-education-sector-developments > Updated: 2026-08-24T23:02:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 4. As the 2026–2027 academic year approaches, Yemeni education officials are intensifying coordination and readiness efforts across several governorates. In Aden, Minister of Education Adel Abdulmajid Al-Abadi met with the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) to discuss expanding partnerships. NRC Director Freddie Obuka noted that the organization is currently implementing projects in Taiz and the West Coast, funded by the ‘Education Cannot Wait’ fund. In Marib, Deputy Minister of Education Ali Al-Abab emphasized that private schools must adhere to official quality standards and urged administrators to prioritize educational outcomes over profit margins. Meanwhile, in the Radfan district of Lahj, local leadership confirmed the continuation of the Teacher Support Fund, which provides a monthly incentive of 50,000 riyals to teachers. In the Abian Governorate, Director General Dr. Nabil Mohammed Muhaim conducted inspection tours in the Zinjibar and Khanfar districts. These visits identified critical infrastructure needs, such as at the Sumaya Umm Ammar school in Al-Makhzan, where structural damage and ceiling collapses have necessitated the construction of a new building. A summer educational and vocational camp for 200 female students recently concluded in Khanfar, offering academic reinforcement and training in sewing, henna, and cosmetology. In Jishan District, Sheikh Hussein Ahmed Ali Heit chaired a meeting with the Director of the Education Office, Awad Mohammed Lashraf, and school principals to ensure readiness for the ministerial calendar. Lashraf highlighted critical challenges, including a severe shortage of teaching staff and a significant lack of textbooks that has persisted for several years. Officials also noted that low living standards, reduced salaries, and the deprivation of financial entitlements and allowances continue to impact the sector. These issues, alongside the rising cost of school supplies, exacerbate the economic strain on households attempting to support students. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Jishan District officials meet to prepare for new school year Officials in Yemen's Jishan District met to prepare for the 2026/2027 school year, addressing teacher salary issues, staff shortages, and a lack of textbooks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jishan-district-officials-meet-to-prepare-for-new-school-year ### 2026-08-22: Abian education officials prepare for 2026–2027 school year Education officials in Abian, Yemen, are preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, conducting inspections and concluding summer programs amid concerns over school infrastructure and economic pressures on local-f 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abian-education-officials-prepare-for-20262027-school-year ### 2026-08-17: Yemen education officials coordinate school year preparations Yemeni education officials are coordinating with international partners like the NRC and local authorities to prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, focusing on quality standards and teacher support. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-education-officials-coordinate-school-year-preparations ### 2026-07-25: Yemen's Schools Celebrate 25 Years and Record 94.7% Pass Rate in Exams Al‑Ashab schools in Aden celebrated 25 years, while Shabwah announced a 94.67% pass rate for 2025‑26 basic‑education exams, with 7,805 of 8,415 students passing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemens-schools-celebrate-25-years-and-record-947-pass-rate-in-exams --- Cite as: Yemen education sector developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-education-sector-developments