About our Center
The Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center (SQCC) is dedicated to educating the people of the United States and Oman about the breadth and richness of our two cultures. SQCC promotes mutual respect and understanding between our nations and strives to educate a new generation of culturally sensitive and knowledgeable citizens in each society. Through outreach programs, scholarships, lectures, educational resources, cultural partnerships, and our Cultural Center in Washington, DC, SQCC brings the culture, history, and heritage of our nations to audiences in the US and abroad.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Our Arabic program standards are based on ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines 2012, developed by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. These guidelines are organized into five levels: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Superior, and Distinguished. The levels of Novice, Intermediate and Advanced are subdivided into Low, Mid, and High sublevels.
Distinctive Features of this Arabic Program:
- Highly dedicated and caring Arabic language Instructors a new classroom facility to meet the needs of 21st-century language learners.
- ACTFL standards-based curriculum
- Small class sizes
- Technologically equipped classrooms
- Blended learning methodology and web-enhanced instruction
- Communicative language teaching (CLT)
UPDATES
7/15/24
Fall I Session Starts August 19
Deadline to apply is August 5, 2024.
Classes Available:
Absolute Beginner (M&W 6-8pm, 8-10pm)
Advanced Beginner (T&TH 6-8pm)
Low Intermediate (M&W 6-8pm)
Intermediate (M&W 8-10 pm, T&TH 6-8pm)
Advanced Low (Waitlist M&W 6-8pm)
Advanced ( M&W 8-10pm)
Advanced High - Debate (T&TH 6-8pm)