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Cambridge University Press and KFAS Academy announce a new partnership in Kuwait to help young Arab learners with maths
The Press and KFAS Academy have signed a letter of intent that represents the first stage in a dynamic collaboration poised to expand to different grades of the Arab Digital School (ADS) – a new initiative to provide high-quality learning for the Arabic-speaking world. In line with ADS’s objectives, the new learning resources will be digital, and will be delivered in Arabic.
Cambridge University Press (the Press) is pleased to announce a new partnership with KFAS Academy in Kuwait to produce mathematics teaching and learning resources that will be used within the Arab Digital School (ADS) Initiative, which is due to be launched in 2020.
The Press is one of the world’s leading educational publishers, with an unparalleled record in producing high-quality teaching and learning materials for students and educators all over the world. It has already partnered with a number of countries across the Arab-speaking region to help deliver educational reform. The aim of the new partnership with KFAS Academy is to support the future development of learning in Kuwait and the region – building on strong foundations to help generate lasting improvements for young Arab learners.
Annie Michailidou, Head of International Development at the Press, said: “We are very proud of our partnership with KFAS Academy, and look forward to delivering their vision for education in the Arab region. Cambridge has a great record working in the Arab-speaking world, and we are excited about the opportunity KFAS Academy has extended to us to continue building relationships in the region.”
Dr Ziad Najem, CEO of KFAS Academy, said: “We are delighted to be initiating this partnership with Cambridge University Press. The Arabic Digital School is a key project for us, and we are confident that the unique skill and experience of Cambridge will help us to deliver it. Our vision for education in the Arab-speaking world will be strengthened by our work together, and we are pleased to have partnered with an organisation that understands our values.”
Dr Salem Al-Hajraf, Deputy Director General of KFAS, said: “We work closely with various reputable entities to enhance science and maths education within schools and outside while increasing the dissemination of scientific content on digital platforms. KFAS decided to fully fund phase 1 of the ADS initiative in line with the first strategic thrust of KFAS strategy, which strives to foster a science and technology culture in Kuwait by advocating and promoting the importance of science and maths education.”
KFAS Academy is a not-for-profit company dedicated to providing online, self-paced, high-quality courses. Established in 2016, the Academy is wholly owned by Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS); a private non-profit organisation founded in 1976 and dedicated to supporting the progress and advancement of sciences and technology.
