Ministry of Education: Directorate of Kurdish Studies Abroad

[Anthea]

KRG to Expand Kurdish Education

Abroad with New Agreement

The Kurdistan Government (KRG) is set to expand Kurdish education for diaspora communities through a new memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education and the Kurdish Diaspora Confederation, officials announced on Tuesday

The initiative, backed by Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the Ministry of Education, aims to institutionalize Kurdish language instruction for students abroad, ensuring greater access to education and cultural awareness.

“Since 2022, we have worked with the Kurdish Diaspora Confederation to teach the Kurdish language to students of different ages living abroad,” Ministry of Education spokesperson Saman Siwaili said. “Thousands of students have already benefited from online lessons, learning to read and write in Kurdish, as well as gaining knowledge about Kurdish history and culture.”

Siwaili stated that the new MoU would formalize these efforts through the establishment of the Directorate of Kurdish Studies Abroad within the ministry. The agreement also includes measures to integrate Kurdish language teachers overseas into the education system, allowing them access to the ministry’s digital services and training programs.

“We will add more teachers in the Kurdistan Region to support Kurdish schools abroad,” Siwaili said. “Many Kurdish schools operate in European countries, and while the Confederation oversees them, we will provide direct assistance, including sending Kurdish language textbooks.”

So far, 2,450 Kurdish language textbooks have been distributed to Kurdish schools outside the country, and officials plan to expand the program further under the Confederation’s supervision

“This MoU will strengthen the connection between the Ministry of Education and Kurdish schools abroad, ensuring that teachers and students receive the necessary resources to sustain and develop Kurdish education beyond Kurdistan,” Siwaili added.

https://www.basnews.com/en/babat/877044