Alef Programme

This programme provides Arabic language education for children aged 6-15 in a neutral school environment, supported by language experts from the VUB. A new curriculum, tailored to language level and age, is being developed as part of this programme. Accelerated integration can be achieved by instructing children with a recent migration background from Arabic-speaking countries on relevant social issues and intercultural values (society, tolerance, humanistic values, etc.) in Arabic. The project is open to ALL children who wish to learn Arabic. We are working on a cohort of children and older graduates who, in addition to their own discipline, are also proficient in Arabic. We are also creating a new potential for companies doing business with the Arab world.