Languages directorate is responsible for the implementation of foreign languages programs and its related programs in order to teach and develop staff language abilities of Foreign Ministry and government agencies related to diplomatic work in three languages English, French and Spanish.
First: English language diploma program in diplomatic studies:
The program of English language diploma program in diplomatic studies comprise of 40% of the whole program, where studying English language skills among other multiple materials over four semesters in addition to qualifying sessions (two months), which is normally held in the summer before the start of the study in the diploma program.
This curriculum has been adopted Interactions with reference to the first and second levels, which could rise to the level of linguistic scholar in the diploma program at the beginner (Beginning / High Beginning) to the intermediate level (Low Intermediate / Intermediate) The specificity of the English language required by the diplomatic staff member has been added material translation two hours per week for each classroom in the four classes, which range from the interpretation of certain terms and the names of diplomatic international organizations to translation.
Second: scheduled development sessions:
In addition to intensive English language materials provided by the department to scholars through full-time diploma program, management is conducting scheduled languages courses in English, French (three levels for each language) that would raise the level of language trainees. This plan has been built for these specific training courses to ensure three levels throughout the academic year and to give the opportunity for the largest number of those who wish to take advantage of all levels.
E-mail: lan@ids.gov.sa