Under the supervision of the Tripoli based Libyan Prime Minister, Abd Alhamid Aldabaiba, an agreement was signed in Tripoli yesterday (14 July) to implement initiative to improve English language teaching in educational institutions, as part of the government’s efforts to improve the quality of education and raise the efficiency of the educational process in line with international standards.
The signing ceremony took place between the Acting Minister of Education and the British Council, in the presence of the British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, Hamish Faulkner, and the British Ambassador to Libya.
Reviewing curricula in line with the student needs and labour market
The initiative aims to improve the level of English language teaching in Libyan schools and universities, by reviewing and developing educational curricula for basic education and beyond, and updating academic programmes and courses in English language faculties at universities, in line with the needs of students and the labour market.
The Prime Minister’s initiative also seeks to raise the efficiency of teachers in this field, through the implementation of specialized training and qualification programmes, based on the latest educational methods, and under the supervision of accredited experts.
The implementation plan includes conducting a comprehensive assessment of educational needs, building modern training programmes, as well as continuous follow-up and evaluation to ensure the achievement of goals, creating an educational environment capable of developing students’ skills, and raising the level of educational achievement in the English language.
