Saudi Arabia: Schools adding foreign languages to curriculum

[Francis Hult]

Arab News

 

Schools adding foreign languages to curriculum

 

The incorporation of foreign languages into the curriculum of schools and educational institutions across the Kingdom has increased following parents' calls for better education for their children.

 

While the Ministry of Education continues to ban Saudis from joining international schools in the Kingdom, many parents opt to enroll their children in private schools that offer foreign language courses, particularly French and English.

 

Full story:

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1&section=0&article=119941&d=6&m=3&y=2009

 

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