AL Noor International School has become the first in the Gulf to take part in the Oxford Quality Programme.
It signed a memorandum of understanding with Oxford University Press (OUP) which will supply educational solutions to the school under the programme.
The programme is an agreement between OUP and selected schools worldwide which share a commitment to excellence in education, and the teaching of English.
The school was invited to participate in the programme in recognition of the strong emphasis it places on the effective teaching of reading, writing, speaking and listening skills and the high standard of its practice and pupil outcomes in these areas.
The certificate of participation was presented to school chairman Ali Hasan by OUP representatives – ELT area manager (Gulf) Katerina Andreadis, Oxford Education head of global partnerships Luke Sweetman and senior primary educational consultant (UAE) Gill West.
“Oxford University Press is one of the most prestigious centres of learning in the world and to be the first school in the Gulf to be so closely associated with it demonstrates that our unique visions and outstanding academic successes are aligned,” said Mr Hasan.
Over a three-year period, the school will work in collaboration with the OUP to ensure the highest quality of curriculum, assessment materials, and teacher training.
“Through the Oxford Quality Professional Development Programme, parents can be confident that our teachers are trained in up-to-date teaching theory and practice, meaning students will be even further equipped with the skills and values required to succeed in the 21st Century,” said school director Dr Muhammad Masood.
Principal Amin Heliwa highlighted the impact this will have on student outcomes.
“Oxford University Press’ learning resources, assessment materials and teacher training are highly regarded internationally and I am very confident that they will complement our already high standard of English language teaching significantly,” he said.
Al Noor International School benefits from quality English language and Oxford Education materials with proven success around the world, including both print-based coursebooks and digital learning tools.
As part of the Oxford Quality Programme, the school will also be integrating new professional development services from OUP for its teachers.
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