The US Embassy in Nouakchott recently held a ceremony to mark the graduation of around 90 Mauritanian students who completed the English Access programme, a two-year initiative that combines regular schooling with additional English language classes. The programme, which aims to improve the English language skills of secondary school students in Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, and Kiffa, is a collaboration between the US Embassy and the Mauritanian Ministry of Education and Educational Reform.
The English Access programme is designed to enhance the English language skills of secondary school students and broaden their educational prospects. The programme has been running since 2007 and has benefited over 1,500 Mauritanian students to date. The initiative is part of the US Embassy's efforts to promote educational cooperation with Mauritania and support the development of language skills.
The new intake of 90 students will follow the same programme structure, which combines regular schooling with additional English language classes over a period of two years. The programme is open to students from Nouakchott, Nouadhibou, and Kiffa, and aims to equip them with the language skills needed to access knowledge and follow scientific and technological developments.
The ceremony was attended by senior officials, including the Secretary General of the Ministry of Education and Educational Reform, and Corina Sanders, the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy. The officials emphasized the importance of English language instruction in expanding access to knowledge and keeping pace with scientific and technological advancements.
The English Access programme is implemented in collaboration with the Mauritanian Ministry of Education and Educational Reform, which is responsible for selecting programme beneficiaries. The US Embassy provides support for the programme's implementation and activities. The programme's impact is evident in the number of students who have benefited from it since its launch in 2007.
The US Embassy's English language programme is part of a broader effort to promote educational cooperation between the US and Mauritania. The programme reflects the US Embassy's commitment to supporting the development of language skills and educational opportunities for Mauritanian students.
The graduation ceremony and launch of the new programme intake demonstrate the ongoing cooperation between the US and Mauritania in the field of education and language skills development. The programme is expected to continue to have a positive impact on the educational prospects of Mauritanian students.
Key points
- The US Embassy's English Access programme has benefited over 1,500 Mauritanian students since its launch in 2007.
