Under the patronage of H.E. Minister of Education Dr. Tayseer Al Noaimi
Luminus Group and the Bell Educational Trust sign regional partnership agreement and announce the establishment of Bell Amman Language Centre
Luminus Group, an Amman based private shareholding company with investments in education, trading and hospitality across the MENA region and owner of SAE Amman, Al Quds College and Al Quds Vocational Training and Career Development Centre (VTCDC), signed a Partnership Agreement today with the Bell Educational Trust ("Bell"), a leading global English language provider headquartered in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The partnership agreement grants Luminus Group the rights to the Bell Franchise in Jordan and across several markets in the Middle East. The first franchise will be Bell Amman Language Centre targeted to open in October 2008.
Under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Tayseer Al Noaimi, Minister of Education the agreement was signed at a ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Amman attended by Mr. David Pottinger, Global CEO, Bell and Mr. Ibrahim Safadi, CEO, Luminus Group and witnessed by H.E. Mr. James Watt, British Ambassador to Jordan, and H.E. Akel Biltaji, Senator.
Driven by the need for the provision of quality English Language services, Bell Amman Language Centre will open in October 2008, and will offer high quality English language training for personal development, educational consultancy, English for special purposes, English for examinations, business English, teacher training and vacation courses for children. Bell's programs will be targeted at adults, corporates, young learners, and teachers of English. Furthermore, the Bell Amman Language Centre will also provide English language programs to the students of its sister companies Al Quds College and SAE Amman.
"We are very pleased to welcome such a renowned global institution to the kingdom and even more proud to have private sector organizations such as Luminus Group, who are diligently committed to the implementation of our national strategy dedicated to educational reform and human resource development. English language is without a doubt a key integral factor in the reform process and hosting such a reputable educational learning center compliments our mission as leaders of the local educational sector, "stated H.E. Dr. Tayseer Al Noaimi, Minister of Education.
Bell International operates in 14 countries through online and conventional teaching methods enriching the learning process and educational experiences of over 100,000 students worldwide. It welcomes students and teachers from more than 120 countries to its UK and Malta centres.
H.E. James Watt, British Ambassador to Jordan, signified the bilateral agreements joining Jordan and the United Kingdom and highlighted the importance of intercultural collaboration stating, "Bell, is one of Britain's finest institutes in the field of English teaching worldwide, hence the establishment of Bell Amman is surely a paramount milestone in the history of Jordan's education sector."
"I would like to welcome Bell to Jordan and highlight the strategic importance of this partnership agreement announced today, and its role in helping to meet the demand for quality English language services in the Kingdom. As well this important partnership, helps to realize Luminus Group's vision, which is, in sync with that of the Government's, to transform education services in Jordan by providing international standards of learning which includes, a world class curriculum, faculty and learning environment and facilities. Luminus Group is thrilled to welcome its third Institute of Learning to its education division; its second international school, "commented H.E. Akel Biltaji.
"After 5 decades of helping to change the lives of students in over 120 countries, we are very pleased to enter the Jordanian market given its emphasis on providing high standards of education to Jordanians. Bell has found the right partner with Luminus Group and we believe this partnership will prove to be a win –win- win relationship for everyone," said Mr. David Pottinger, CEO, Bell.
"Today marks yet another significant milestone in Luminus Group's corporate history and is a testament of our vision being realized. We are thrilled to open Bell Amman, and we will be expanding Bell not just across Jordan but in parts of the region as well. Bell's emphasis on offering uncompromising quality and their true partnership approach were the reasons why we chose the Bell Brand to launch in Jordan. Together, we believe we will be able to offer Jordanians a new standard of English Language teaching in an incredible learning environment ", said Mr. Ibrahim Safadi, CEO, Luminus Group.
