Soudah Development Company Launches Phase 2 of English Language Program in Partnership with King Khalid University’s College of Languages and Translation
College of Languages and Translation Announces Second Phase of Successful Soudah Development English Language Program
Phase 2 Launch — May 12, 2025
The College of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University is proud to announce the launch of the second phase of the highly successful Soudah Development English Language Program, scheduled to begin on May 12, 2025. This initiative builds upon the remarkable achievements of the first phase, which successfully trained 200 participants.
Download Promo VideoBuilding on Phase 1 Success
Phase 1 of the Soudah Development English Language Program, which commenced on January 12, 2025, has concluded with outstanding results. The program, a collaborative effort between the College of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University and Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund Company, successfully equipped 200 participants with essential English language communication skills to enhance their academic and professional prospects.
Dr. Ahmad Assiri, Dean of the College of Languages and Translation, expressed pride in the program's achievements. He explained that the first phase of the Soudah Development English Language Program has exceeded their expectations. He mentioned they have witnessed remarkable progress among participants, who now possess improved communication skills that will significantly enhance visitor experiences at Soudah Peaks and contribute to the region's tourism development.
The program's first phase focused on developing comprehensive English language skills for participants from the Soudah and Rijal Almaa regions, improving their communication abilities, fostering cultural understanding, and enhancing visitor experiences at Soudah Peaks.
Phase 2: Expanding Opportunities
Following this success, the College of Languages and Translation is pleased to announce the second phase of the program, which will commence on May 12, 2025. The training sessions will be held at the College of Languages and Translation at King Khalid University's main campus in Al-Fara (view map) for male participants and at the Guraiger campus (view map) for female participants.
The second phase will maintain the program's high standards while accommodating a new cohort of participants. Sessions will be conducted twice weekly (Mondays and Tuesdays) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, extending over a comprehensive 15-week period.
In a post on X (link) on April 17, Soudah Development Company shared that they are building on the success of the first round of 200 students. They announced the continuation of their English Language Program, which enables a new group of participants to gain the skills and knowledge needed to seize opportunities and succeed. At the college, we are proud of our partnership in this initiative as it continues to provide valuable language skills that will benefit both the participants and the growing tourism sector in our region.
Program Features and Benefits
- A comprehensive learning experience designed to meet the specific needs of the local community
- High-quality training delivered by qualified instructors
- A curriculum specifically tailored to enhance tourism-related communication skills
- A fully-equipped learning environment with modern educational resources
- Holistic development of all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing
Eligibility and Registration
The program is open to Saudi nationals from the Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa project areas, aged between 18 and 60 years. Applicants should not hold higher education degrees such as higher diplomas, master's, or doctoral degrees.
Accepted applicants will undergo an English language placement test administered by the College of Languages and Translation after the announcement of acceptance results.
Strategic Importance
This program underscores Soudah Development's commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 by providing educational opportunities and empowering the local community through advanced education initiatives. As highlighted by Eng. Saleh Aloraini, CEO of Soudah Development, "This program is in line with our commitment to empowering the local community through education, skills development, and communication to enhance visitors' experience. It is aligned with our strategy to enable the local community and foster sustainable development and economic growth."
The College of Languages and Translation is proud to partner with Soudah Development in this initiative, which is projected to contribute significantly to the Kingdom's GDP and support key sectors like tourism, fostering economic growth and diversification.
Registration Information
Interested candidates from the eligible regions are encouraged to register for the program through the official website: sep.kku.edu.sa
For additional information, please contact the program sponsors at EnglishLearning@soudah.sa.
