PARIS, France - The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has announced the launch of two new higher diplomas programs in tourism, in partnership with the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies at Princess Nourah bin Abdulraham University in Riyadh.
Launched and introduced in two new foreign languages, English and French, the two programs aim to elevate the standards and qualifications of Saudi tourism sector workers and empower women in the field.
The ministry said on Twitter: 'In partnership with Princess Nourah University, we are pleased to offer two higher diploma programs in the field of tourism launched in two languages including English and French. These two programs are the first programs of their kind in Saudi Universities, with the aim of preparing professionally qualified cadres in various fields of tourism according to the highest standards'.
Applicants must achieve specific scores in related tests to qualify for the programs, including minimum a score of 65 in the Post - Graduate General Aptitude Test. They must also complete a bachelor's degree in related majors with a grade of at least B or C+.
Those who wish to apply to the French diploma programs must obtain level A2 in the DELF (Diplome d'Etudes En Langue Française), TEF (Test d'Evaluation de Français), or other French - language equivalent tests.
For tourism diploma program lasts for one year, with a total credit of 28 hours and total fee of SR 22.400 ($5,970).
PNU offers a range of about 20 master's degree programs, including several interdisciplinary and international collaboration - based programs. The university has been working to introduce programs that keep pace with local and global developments, and meet the needs of the labor market in line with Vision 2030.
Although Saudi University offer Arabic diploma programs in tourism, the addition of English and French programs is a bonus in attracting visitors to the Kingdom.
According to the Kingdom's Unified National Platform, one of the most important criteria that Saudi tourist guide license applicants must meet is mastering at least one foreign language.
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