Serving as a Catalyst for Arabic Language Education (ALE)
Arabic language education does not thrive in isolation; it flourishes through collaboration. QFI works alongside schools, communities, and policymakers across multiple countries to embed Arabic within a broader vision of plurilingualism.
By building strong relationships with educational agencies and ministries, QFI helps shape the conditions for successful, sustainable Arabic programs. Through international roundtables and strategic convenings, QFI brings together key stakeholders to address systemic challenges, share best practices, and co-create solutions that endure.
Whether through thought leadership, advocacy, or coalition-building, QFI’s efforts amplify the reach and impact of Arabic language education, helping to ensure that its growth is inclusive, strategic, and lasting.
Here’s how we’re working together to support the future of Arabic language education.
Building Strong Relationships with Education Agencies
Strategic partnerships across 10 countries
More local, state, and national education agencies are recognizing QFI's capacity to advise on implementing successful school-based Arabic programs.
In 2024, QFI continued to build strong relationships with various government ministries, education agencies, and decision makers in England, Spain, Italy, Scotland, the US, and Ireland. This demonstrates QFI's strong reputation and recognition of our work and impact on how successful Arabic language programs in schools can be developed.
Advancing Arabic Education in Italy
Advancing Arabic Education in Italy
A Collaborative Roundtable
QFI co-organized a regional roundtable at Università IULM in Milan, Italy, in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit. This event brought together Arabic professors, educators, school principals, and NGO leaders to discuss the future of Arabic education at the primary and secondary levels in Italy. The roundtable explored strategies for creating sustainable Arabic programs and emphasized Italy's critical role in bridging linguistic and cultural ties between Europe and the Arab World.
The discussions highlighted the need for a more robust and inclusive Arabic education system, which will be essential for future growth in Italy. The event's outcomes are expected to drive further development and collaboration among educational institutions in Italy.
“Research is essential for improving Arabic language teaching, especially in Italy, where traditional methods often fall short,”
Giovanna Rocca, Pro-Rector for Research at IULM
Exploring the SCILT Model for Introducing Arabic in Scotland
A Collaborative Roundtable
QFI partnered with the Scottish Centre for Languages (SCILT) to explore strategies for introducing Arabic language education in Scotland. The roundtable, which included educators and policymakers from Ireland and Italy, focused on the application of the SCILT model in primary and secondary education. QFI facilitated discussions on Scotland’s language policy framework, teacher recruitment strategies, and course design, which are crucial for implementing Arabic as a sustainable language option in schools.
The event also highlighted the importance of international collaboration to adapt successful language education models and share best practices. This roundtable is part of QFI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen Arabic language education across the UK and beyond.
Arabic Language Education in Germany
Arabic Language Education in Germany
QFI engaged in key discussions and presented at the AGYA Conference in Germany
QFI participated in the AGYA Conference at the Centre for the Arabic Language at Münster University in Germany. The conference, focused on “Arabic as a Foreign and Heritage Language in the German Education System,” gathered stakeholders from academia, government, and the education sector to address challenges in Arabic language education and explore solutions.
Dr. Carine Allaf from QFI presented on the organization's research-driven approach, which aims to tackle systemic challenges and foster collaboration among educators, policymakers, and community leaders. Through its longstanding support of Arabic education in Germany, QFI continues to be a key player in addressing the evolving needs of Arabic language learners and educators.