CBSE Gulf Sahodaya

CBSE Gulf Sahodaya
Council of CBSE Affiliated Schools in the Gulf
مجلس مدارس سي بي إس إي في الخليج
Formation1988; 37 years ago (1988)
Region
 Bahrain
 Kuwait
 Oman
 Qatar
 Saudi Arabia
 United Arab Emirates
Chairman
Sanjeev K Jolly[1]
Parent organization
Central Board of Secondary Education
Websitecbsegulf.info

The Council of CBSE Affiliated Schools in the Gulf (Arabic: مجلس مدارس سي بي إس إي في الخليج), or CBSE Gulf Sahodaya (English: CBSE Gulf Sahodaya) is a body of 193 principals of Central Board of Secondary Education-affiliated schools[2][3] in the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council, namely Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Established in 1988,[4] it intends to promote cooperation among member schools and conducts joint examinations for classes 10 and 12 annually besides organizing cultural, literary, educational, art, sport and other curricular activities and festivals. It also holds the annual Principals Conference[5] to discuss and plan the progress and development of the member schools.[6]

Organizational structure

The council is divided into 6 chapters, each one representing a GCC member state.

  • Bahrain Chapter of the Gulf Sahodaya[7]
  • Kuwait Chapter of the Gulf Sahodaya[8]
  • Oman Chapter of the Gulf Sahodaya[9]
  • Qatar Chapter of the Gulf Sahodaya[10]
  • Saudi Arabia Chapter of the Gulf Sahodaya[11]
  • United Arab Emirates Chapter of the Gulf Sahodaya[12]

National Sports and Literary Competitions

Under the guidance of CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) the CBSE Gulf Sahodaya hosts National level competitions in each of the 6 GCC member state countries, each one being considered as a cluster and a part of the CBSE National games and literary competitions. These national level events called the 'Cluster Meet' is an annual event hosted in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabi and United Arab Emirates where students take part in athletic competitions such as Football, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Running race, High Jump, Javelin Throw, Shot put etc. and literary competitions such as Debate Competition, Quiz Competition and Science Exhibition.

References

  1. ^ Sircar, Nandini. "CBSE two-exam move: Mixed reactions from UAE students, educators". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  2. ^ "Principals of 193 Indian schools attend Riyadh conference". Saudigazette. 2021-02-03. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  3. ^ Haziq, Saman. "UAE: Community pays tribute to RAK school principal". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  4. ^ "Gulf Council awards winner". EducationWorld. 2019-04-08. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
  5. ^ "CBSE principals to discuss major changes in curriculum, exams". gulfnews.com. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  6. ^ "CBSE Gulf Sahodaya principals conference to begin online Saturday". Gulf-Times (in Arabic). 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  7. ^ "Bahrain Chapter – CBSE Gulf Sahodaya". Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  8. ^ "Kuwait Chapter – CBSE Gulf Sahodaya". Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  9. ^ "Oman Chapter – CBSE Gulf Sahodaya". Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  10. ^ "Qatar Chapter – CBSE Gulf Sahodaya". Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  11. ^ "Saudi Chapter – CBSE Gulf Sahodaya". Retrieved 2021-12-28.
  12. ^ "UAE Chapter – CBSE Gulf Sahodaya". Retrieved 2021-12-28.