The Arabic Language Teaching Academy, which was implemented in collaboration with Ibn Haldun University, Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education and Rasihun Association, gave its first graduates in a magnificent ceremony held at the Başakşehir Social Complex Media Center on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Designed for teachers teaching Arabic at imam hatip middle schools and high schools throughout Istanbul, this unique program aimed to develop both the professional and pedagogical skills of the participants. At the end of the trainings held in three different courses within the scope of the academy, 40 of our teachers successfully graduated.
The ceremony was attended by important names from the university, local government and civil society. Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Özcan Erkan Akgün represented Ibn Haldun University, Deputy Provincial Director of National Education Ahmet Yapıcı and Başakşehir District Director of National Education Ahmet Çoşkun represented the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education, and Academy Deputy Director Dr. Halid Yusuf El-Ciheyyem participated in the program on behalf of Rasihun Association, one of the project stakeholders.
The speeches at the ceremony emphasized the role of Arabic in education, the strategic importance of teacher training, and the need to expand such collaborations. It was also stated that teachers’ classes were observed throughout the Academy process, their development was monitored, and they were supported with one-on-one feedback.
The program ended with the presentation of certificates to the graduate teachers, the presentation of plaques of appreciation to the participating stakeholders, and a group photo.
As Ibn Haldun University, we are proud to be one step closer to our goal of training qualified teachers in the field of language teaching.
