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This research aimed to explain the importance of extra-curricular activities and their role in the educational process, their objectives and different types and the availability of these activities in a number of Yemeni schools. The descriptive analytic approach was followed. The sample of the research included 206 teachers, students, supervisors and administrators in a number of public and private schools. A questionnaire, including types of extra-curricular activities such as (scientific activities, cultural sports activities and others), was distributed to investigate the availability of such activities or not. The results concluded that activities are available in large cities such as Sana'a city more than other cities. Also, such activities are available in a greater proportion in private schools. Cultural activities are more available than other activities while scouting activities are the least available. The research recommends that extra-curricular activities should receive more attention at schools. (Published abstract)