Person

Dr Ismail Shafeeu

Described in the news as: Education Minister; Minister; Minister of Education.

In the news, last 90 days

Education Home-schooling not meant to leave children unregistered: Husnee Manadhoo Constituency MP Husnee Mubarik said the proposed amendment to the Education Act introducing home-schooling is not intended to keep children unregistered at schools or to keep girls out of education, rejecting former President Mohamed Nasheed's criticism. Education Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu said the amendment will establish clear legal rules for home-schooling and prevent its misuse, with home-based learning provided after an assessment of applicants' needs. The Edition 2 Nov Source

Education Education Bill proposes minimum 195 school days a year A proposed amendment to the Education Act would require Maldivian schools to provide a minimum of 195 teaching days per year, excluding public and school holidays, and would set January as the start of the academic year. Education Minister Dr Islaw Shafeeu said the country currently has no legally established minimum number of teaching days. The Edition 30 Oct Source

International · Press release Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu Attends ITEC Day Celebration as Guest of Honour Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu attended the ITEC Day celebration organised by the High Commission of India as Guest of Honour, saying that building Maldivian skills is a national priority. The event marked 60 years of formal diplomatic relations between the Maldives and India, with the ITEC Programme having been launched by India in 1964. Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills 30 Oct Source

Education Law amendment aims to prevent student exclusion: Minister Education Minister Dr Ismail Shafeeu said a proposed amendment to the Education Act will set clear legal rules for home-schooling, restrict eligibility to students registered at a school, and require a special assessment, formalising the 2021 inclusive education policy. Huraa MP Dr Anara Naeem has submitted the bill, and 46 students currently receive home-based education. The Edition 29 Oct Source

Education · Press release Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu Attends MNUSU Oratory and Debate Competition Closing Ceremony as Chief Guest Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu attended as chief guest at the closing ceremony of the MNUSU oratory and debate competitions held for schools in Addu City and Fuvahmulah City. Participation rose from 43 students in 2025 to 138 students from 14 schools this year. Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills 12 Oct Source

Education · Press release Teachers Serve a Significant National Responsibility with Honor and Dignity: Minister Minister Dr. Ismail Shafeeu, in a special message for International Teachers' Day, said teachers serve a significant national responsibility with honor and dignity. He said the government is working to raise teachers' status and develop the education sector, and that the Ministry will continue efforts on teacher training and safe, positive school environments. Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills 5 Oct Source

Education · Press release Special Workshop for School Administrators Conducted with 98 Participants A two-day workshop on school administrative management was conducted at Imaduddin School for 98 school administrators from across the Maldives, opened by the Minister of Education, Dr. Ismail Shafeeu. It was the first workshop of its kind organised by the Ministry of Education specifically for school administrators. Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Skills 30 Sep Source

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