FCO 8/5765
Schools Arabic Project: proposal to teach Arabic in UK sixth forms, 1984 Jan 01 - 1984 Dec 31
This file contains correspondence concerning the Schools Arabic Project in the UK, which centres on the proposal to teach Arabic in sixth forms. It includes the interest of a number of independent schools, including Eton College, and the possible involvement of the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) in training teachers. It also includes the question of where funds can be obtained, with mention of the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce and possible approaches to the Government of Saudi Arabia.