Jordan announces housing project incentivizing teachers, improving education
Government to allocate land for new teacher housing units, launch 85 schools, and integrate AI education under nationwide upgrade plan
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – The Jordanian government unveiled a comprehensive plan to improve the education sector, including the allocation of land across the country for the construction of housing units for teachers.
The initiative, developed in coordination with the Housing and Urban Development Corporation, is part of a broader national strategy to support educators and modernize public education.
Prime Minister Jafar Hassan made the announcement during a meeting at the Ministry of Education with Minister of Education Azmi Mahafzah and Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship Sami Smairat.
He said budget allocations for the housing project will be incorporated into the 2026 national budget, reported Jordan Times.
As part of the teacher support package, the prime minister also confirmed the allocation of funds to clear delays in emergency advances from the Ministry of Education’s social security fund, with a commitment to develop a long-term, low-interest financing mechanism for teachers.
“We are implementing solutions, not diagnosing problems,” Hassan said, underscoring the government’s determination to deliver measurable results.
He also revealed plans to raise the Royal makruma (benefaction) awarded to teachers at universities and expand scholarships and loans for their children beginning in September.
In a major infrastructure push, the government announced a partnership with the private sector to renovate existing schools and build new ones.
Seven new schools are scheduled to open in the next academic year, with 11 more to follow in the second semester. In total, 85 new schools will be constructed and 35 expanded to accommodate additional classrooms.
The PM stressed the need to equip students with modern skills such as artificial intelligence and data analysis to close the gap between education and labor market requirements.
Education Minister Mahafzah outlined ongoing initiatives to enhance the learning environment, including school construction and renovation projects supported by a $127 million social responsibility initiative spanning three years.
He said over 100 schools are currently undergoing upgrades.
Mahafzah added that the ministry is drafting new attendance policies, especially to reinforce morning assemblies and school radio programs.
He also announced the launch of summer activities, including the “Basma Camp” in cooperation with the Ministry of Youth, and plans to expand scouting, guiding, and school sports programs.
The minister concluded by stating that the ministry aims to train 60,000 teachers over the next three years and will implement upgrades to the Tawjihi secondary exam system.
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