The LanguageCenter’s Community Service Program Sharing Expertise -Consulting -Training -Testing     ABOUT US: SultanQaboosUniversityLanguageCenter, with more than 200 EFL instructors drawn from about 26 countries, is considered one of the largest English language teaching institutions in the Arabian Gulf region. For over two decades, the center has offered an ever-increasing number of English language courses and services to students and staff of SultanQaboosUniversity. Over the years, the LanguageCenter has evolved into a solid academic unit with a well-grounded Curriculum Development Unit and a Testing and Assessment Unit. The work of these units is enriched by periodic in-service training by renowned ELT practitioners and specialists.   The LanguageCenter launched a community service program in 2009. The main goal of this program is to build connections with institutes, colleges, centers, and companies that could benefit from the Center’s staff expertise. Through this program, the Language Centre also aims to participate in educational and social activities that can enhance English language teaching and learning in the community.   With well-established academic programs and staff expertise, the LanguageCenter is well-placed to provide quality academic services to the local community.   GOALS -          To provide quality educational and training services -          To foster more interaction between the LanguageCenter and the community   VISION To be a key provider of quality educational and training services in order to harness and nurture the potential of the community.   MISSION To share our expertise and knowledge to meet the needs of business, industry, government and the general public by offering services which will promote the development and growth of the community.     The founding members of the program are: Aisha Baabood, Carole Reid, Catherine Lonie, David Cunliffe, Dr Fawzia Al-Siyabi, Najat Al-Kalbani, Dr Rahma Al-Mahrooqi, Dr Saleh Al-Busaidi, Samar Khammash, Dr Shahid Abrar-ul-Hassan, Suaad Al-Busaidi, Vindhya Singh, and Zahra Al-Lawati.     Course Request Form Please click here to download the form.