About Mahmoud Sasaa

Contact

  • Ilford, England IG3 9BA
  • 07380463082
  • mahmoud.sasaa@hotmail.com

Education & Qualifications

Masters in Arabic Teaching at London Metropolitan University                

 2020 -2021

(Distinction)

Certificate in English Language in the UK                                                         2001 – 2002

(C1)

 

BA Degree in Arabic Literature and Islamic studies at Suez Canal University                      

 1986 – 1990

(First)

ARABIC LANGUAGE SPECIALIST | THE ARABIC COLLEGE LTD

MAHMOUD SASAA

Developer and Teacher

Profile

I am an Arabic language instructor, teacher trainer, curriculum designer and author of Arabic language coursebooks with 50 books covering all levels and skills to date. I have been teaching Arabic since 1990 during which time I have (co-)founded and run all aspects of three institutes for teaching Arabic in Egypt and London; the London-based Arabic College Ltd has a 5-star rating on Trustpilot.  I have an MA in Arabic Language Teaching from London Metropolitan University and have been a UK resident since 2018. I also work with asylum seekers and refugees to support them with their transition and applications.

Employment History & Responsibilities

Advisor at Stay Belvedere Hotels (UK)
Aug 2023–current
Supporting Arabic-speaking asylum seekers with UK applications

Curriculum Designer and Instructor at The Arabic College Ltd (UK) (co-founder)
Jun 2020–current
Managing the institute and the teaching staff
Developing the curriculum for students and teachers
Training staff on pedagogy and teaching style
Taking students from beginner level to mastery in the language

Senior Arabic Teacher at Al-Misbaah Academy (UK)
Sept 2019–current
Teaching students Arabic from beginner level to mastery
Managing student enrolment and curriculum development
Supervising and advising on student attainment and development

Arabic Literature Teacher at Whitethread Institute (UK)
Sept 2019–current
Teaching Advanced Arabic to students who have graduated from Darul Ulooms (Islamic Theology Colleges)
Providing in-depth exposure of Arabic culture and civilization
Providing teacher training on different pedagogies and curriculum development

Teacher Trainer at Port Said University (Egypt)
2012–2017
Training graduate students enrolled on the Arabic Teacher Training Programme
Advising on curriculum development and teaching style to suit the needs of different students

Textbook writer and publisher (Egypt and UK)
1997–current
Designing and writing Arabic language coursebooks
Publishing and selling them online and in stores

Head Teacher at Port Said Military School (Egypt)
1996–2017
Setting appropriate targets for the improvement of school performance and monitoring the performance of all staff
Ensuring adherence to financial regulations
Ensuring quality assurance and development targets are met
Encouraging new developments in the curriculum to reflect local and national initiatives and to diversify learning materials and resources
Maintaining accurate and complete records of students’ progress and supporting their development

Author & Columnist (of the Arabic Language) (Egypt)
1997–2017

Curriculum Designer and Instructor at Sasaa Educational Institution (founder)
1997–2016

I founded and managed all aspects of this institute, including structure, finance, recruitment, staff training, curriculum development and monitoring student development and attainment.