About Me

Imad is an experienced educational leader and Arabic Director with over two decades of expertise in language education and curriculum development across the GCC. He is an IB School Visit Team Member and certified Workshop Leader, with a proven track record of supporting schools in strengthening Arabic, Islamic, and MoE subject provision. With extensive experience teaching Arabic as a first and second language, Imad brings deep knowledge of intercultural communication, linguistics, translation, and foreign language pedagogy. His leadership roles have centred on elevating teaching and learning standards, developing curriculum pathways, and promoting meaningful integration of national identity and local culture within international school settings. Imad holds a PhD in Arabic Language Studies, a PGCE in Modern Languages from the University of Birmingham, and an NPQSL from UCL’s Institute of Education. He also holds a Teaching Diploma and a Postgraduate Diploma in Linguistics from the Lebanese University. His diverse academic and professional background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary educational challenges and innovative approaches to language teaching.