Qatar Foundation International (QFI), LLC, is a U.S.-based member of Qatar Foundation (QF). Our mission is to engage a global community of diverse learners and educators, fostering global competency and 21st-century skills through the exploration of the Arabic language and the Arab world’s societies and cultures.
In our increasingly interconnected world, students and educators are seeking more nuanced views of other peoples and cultures, as well as connections with peers that offer a deeper and more meaningful understanding beyond news headlines and sound bites. Learning a language, studying about another part of the world, and understanding how to work with peers both in person and virtually, are all essential educational outcomes for today’s secondary school graduate.
We focus on student-centered learning environments that foster a deeper understanding of the Arab world through the teaching of Arabic and about the region’s societies and cultures. We partner with primary and secondary schools, universities, multilateral entities, and other philanthropic organizations to ensure that our programs advance students’ acquisition of global competency and 21st-century skills.
We actively engage our community of students, teachers, and administrators to facilitate connections through the Global Schools Network, Al-Masdar, and professional development opportunities. We are dedicated to supporting primary and secondary students and teachers as they explore new ways of enriching the classroom learning experience through key skills such as critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and cross-cultural communication.