Executive Summary
Advancing System-Level Change
In 2025, QFI accelerated system-level change through three interconnected action areas:

Policy and Qualification Pathways
Securing momentum toward formal recognition and proficiency-based assessment for Arabic within national education systems.

Research to Practice
Completing multi-country data collection for the Study of Arabic Language Programs (SALP) and translating findings into actionable classroom instruction and program design.

Ecosystem Engagement and Motivation
Expanding student opportunities and targeted teacher institutes that translate motivation research into everyday classroom practice.
