Najran Education Department Starts Teaching Chinese at Public, Private Schools

General view in the city of Najran, Saudi Arabia - AP
General view in the city of Najran, Saudi Arabia - AP
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Najran Education Department Starts Teaching Chinese at Public, Private Schools

General view in the city of Najran, Saudi Arabia - AP
General view in the city of Najran, Saudi Arabia - AP

The Department of Education in Najran launched a program to teach the enriching Chinese language in the region's public and private secondary schools.
The department said that the program targets 1,506 students from the second secondary grade by including the program of teaching the enriching Chinese language for students with one class per week in public and private secondary schools, SPA reported.
The Assistant of Educational Affairs at the Department, Hussein Al Muammar, noted that the program aims to develop students' skills, grant them self-learning skills based on activities and encourage students to explore the Chinese language at an early date to enroll for the Chinese language class in the third secondary grade in the optional field.
The Department of Education in Najran seeks to achieve national goals and keep pace with the development of Saudi-Chinese relations in various fields through the optimal investment of available human resources in the field of education by entrusting them with supervising enrichment programs and diversifying the practices of adopting the Chinese language in public and private schools.



King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Concludes Arabic Language Month in India

The month-long initiative, held in New Delhi and Kerala, featured a range of academic activities in collaboration with various educational institutions. SPA
The month-long initiative, held in New Delhi and Kerala, featured a range of academic activities in collaboration with various educational institutions. SPA
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King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language Concludes Arabic Language Month in India

The month-long initiative, held in New Delhi and Kerala, featured a range of academic activities in collaboration with various educational institutions. SPA
The month-long initiative, held in New Delhi and Kerala, featured a range of academic activities in collaboration with various educational institutions. SPA

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) wrapped up its Arabic Language Month program in India.

This month-long initiative, held in New Delhi and Kerala, featured a range of academic activities in collaboration with various educational institutions. The aim was to improve Arabic language teaching, enhance teacher skills, and boost the language's importance.

Secretary-General of KSGAAL Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi expressed his gratitude to Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan, the Minister of Culture and chairman of KSGAAL's board of trustees, for his unwavering support. This backing significantly helped the program meet its goals and align with the Human Capability Development Program under Saudi Vision 2030.

During the program, representatives met with universities like Jawaharlal Nehru University, the University of Kerala, and other academic institutions in India offering Arabic language programs. Discussions covered various topics such as testing methods, teacher evaluation, technology in teaching Arabic, program design, and teaching challenges.

The program included training courses for teachers and learners, focusing on modern teaching strategies and language skills development. It also featured a scientific symposium discussing Saudi Arabia's efforts in this field, curriculum challenges, and linguistic issues.

The Arabic Language Month program in India is one of KSGAAL's global educational initiatives for teaching Arabic. Similar programs have taken place in various countries like Brazil, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, and China, connecting Arabic language enthusiasts worldwide. The academy continues this program globally as part of its language and cultural efforts, fostering a sense of global community among Arabic language learners and educators.