LSN, a leading UK education organisation, is launching operations in Saudi Arabia, offering a comprehensive range of services to build a world class vocational education system in the Kingdom, a statement said.

Working with local partners, LSN plans to offer leadership and management courses for education leaders and training programmes to help teachers and trainers improve their skills. It will also offer its expertise in curriculum and qualification design.

Initially, LSN’s focus will be on vocational education in Saudi Arabia, including offering support designed to help Saudi Arabia realise its ambition to establish world-class science and mathematics education system.

To help it deliver its services Saudi Arabia, LSN will be establishing a network of partners including organisations from the both the Saudi and British education and training sectors.

“LSN has over 25 years of experience in vocational education in the UK and is rapidly becoming established across the world,” said Bill Malcolm, assistant director, international at LSN.

“Drawing on our own expertise, as well as the expertise of local partners, we will be offering Middle East Governments and Arab owned companies a comprehensive range of services that will help the region improve its education system.”

Both UK Trade and Industry (UKTI) and the British Council have pledge their support for the operation, the statement added.

The launch into Saudi Arabia follows LSN success in the UAE, where it is offering a comprehensive package of services aimed at those looking to establish new schools and colleges. – TradeArabia News Service