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Saudi Arabia to teach Chinese classes in schools
Fourth period of every Sunday and Monday shall be assigned for teaching Chinese in all secondary schools
APP | August 26, 2023
 
more than seven million students across saudi arabia returned to schools and universities on august 20 the first day of the new academic year photo app
More than seven million students across Saudi Arabia returned to schools and universities on August 20, the first day of the new academic year. PHOTO: APP

BEIJING:
The education authorities in Saudi Arabia have reportedly instructed all public and private secondary schools to teach two Chinese language classes each week.

Experts said it will have “significant implications” in providing students with opportunities to learn Chinese and experience diverse culture. It also shows the two countries’ increasing communication and cooperation in the field of education.

The fourth period of every Sunday and Monday shall be assigned for teaching Chinese, the Saudi Gazette reported. This is “positive” news for Chinese language education developing in Saudi Arabia, as the schools have welcomed more than seven million students in the new semester, Chen Ming, a professor who teaches Chinese at King Saud University, told the Global Times.

More than seven million students across Saudi Arabia returned to schools and universities on August 20, the first day of the new academic year, according to media reports.