The Royal Education

[Bubbette]

Well, he's half English--so what was wrong with learning that? Did he live abroad much of his life? If K. Hussein hadn't changed his mind at the last minute, he'd probably still be living abroad, no?

[Veram98]

He went to school abroad (UK and US: Deerfield Academy and later Sandhurst, Oxford and Georgetown University). But since the late 1980s he lived in Jordan. Before he became king he was general in the Army (commander of the Special Forces).

[Monalisa]

Originally posted by Bubbette@May 6th, 2004 - 10:46 am
Well, he's half English--so what was wrong with learning that? Did he live abroad much of his life? If K. Hussein hadn't changed his mind at the last minute, he'd probably still be living abroad, no?

Being half english doesn't detaine him to learn his own language meaning arabic,especially he's the oldest king's sons
Many people from western world learn arabic because they love it,i have a irish friend which the husband is turkmen iraki,who learnt both arabic and turkmen

[Bubbette]

I am sure he knew *some* Arabic!

[shelley]

Veram98 should be clear in his mind that K Abdullah is not a graduate of either Oxford or Georgetown Universities. He attended special short courses that were designed for his needs.

[Monalisa]

Originally posted by Bubbette@May 6th, 2004 - 1:58 pm
I am sure he knew *some* Arabic!

I'm sure that he speaks barely arabic,i saw him when he gave a speech in arabic,it was written in latin letters,he was speaking like a kid who's learing arabic,and not like the king of a country which is considered to play an important role in the mid-east B)

[MARIAH]

Originally posted by Monalisa+Apr 26th, 2004 - 3:34 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Monalisa @ Apr 26th, 2004 - 3:34 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-madonna23@Apr 26th, 2004 - 2:31 pm

oh! i thought she was 18 or even 19. :flower: so she must still be in morocco?

she's still studying in the royal college in rabat,she's 17?and will 18 in may [/b][/quote]
hello everybody !
i was at the french high school in rabat, morocco, and we often used to have news from the royal family because when you are in the royal college, you must choose the economic section. If you want to go to the scientific section, then you go to the french high school. So, i know many people who were with lalla soukeina's class.
It's true tht she is 17, but in the royal college, they start school one year before. So, lalla soukeina passed her economic baccalaureate last year.
Now, she's studying in Paris.

[MARIAH]

Hello again !
here is the link to see that lalla soukaïna passed her baccalaureate last year

http://www.ambafrance-ma.org/bac/index.cfm?arc=1

bye !

[Layla]

Do you know what Lalla Soukaina is studying in Paris? And which university she is attending?

Monalisa, I know which speech of KA you are referring to. He did look a little abnormal pronouncing every word in a weird way. But he has drastically improved now, don't you think?

Bubette, just for information purposes: there is a difference between everyday colloquial Arabic and Classical Arabic (which is used in official occasions). Each Arabic country speaks their own dialect, but when it comes to writing and giving an official speech, it is all the same (and it is very very difficult). KA was lagging a bit behind in classical Arabic.

[Bubbette]

Thanks--I am studying Arabic now so all the info helps! (Modern Standard Arabic, for now).

[mahawi]

king abduallah speaks arabic,he just has a weak one,king hussain wouldn't make him as the (commander of the Special Forces) if he doesn't speak arabic,plus if you hear him talking in the jordanian accent you would see that he has no problem,the problem is when he speak in the formal arabic and that would be in speeches.

[Asma2]

Originally posted by MARIAH@May 8th, 2004 - 5:12 pm
Hello again !
here is the link to see that lalla soukaïna passed her baccalaureate last year

http://www.ambafrance-ma.org/bac/index.cfm?arc=1

bye !

So, she is into economics. Good for her. Do you know, if she continues her studies in economics?

I also notice Prince Moulay Ismail on the list. Is he on University in France, too?

Thanks for the links, MARIAH. :flower:

[MARIAH]

hello Asma!

Indeed, lalla soukaina is still studying economics at university in Paris. Concerning moulay ismael he's studying "business administration" at "Al-Akhawayn", the American university in Ifrane, Morocco.

BYE

[Asma2]

Thanks MARIAH. Just out of my curiosity, could you please tell me, what foreign language classes are available in Royal College?

Also, there are many Americans universities in the Arab countries. What is the “NAME” based on: finance of those universities by US, American’s instructors or other principles.

Thanks. :flower:

King M6 and his brother My Rashid are highly educated. they both have Phd in law from France. All their education before their Phd degrees was done in Morocco.

Until high school, they were in the Royal School. Undergraduate and Masters levels were done in the Moroccan public university of Rabat, Faculty of Law.

Note: I am saying they have a Phd degree and not a JD degree.

Both master languages (e.g. Arabic, French, English)..

All their sisters have only a high school diploma but may have taken other non -degree courses.

Yes, Alkhawayn University follows the american educational system but can't be called the American University like the ones in Cairo and Beirut.

Alkhawayn University is the only private university in Morocco and yes My Ismail is over there.

[cindyspears]

what is prince hussien [princess alia son] studding?????????????

[MARIAH]

Originally posted by Asma2@May 16th, 2004 - 8:32 pm
Thanks MARIAH. Just out of my curiosity, could you please tell me, what foreign language classes are available in Royal College?

Also, there are many Americans universities in the Arab countries. What is the “NAME” based on: finance of those universities by US, American’s instructors or other principles.

Thanks. :flower:

Hello Asma, well concerning foreign language classes taken in the Royal college : nearly all students speak at least three languages (they are really trilingual because they speak arabic, french and english really well as if they were all mother tongues), and most of them speak also spanish quite well. Lalla soukeina speaks those four languages.

Concerning the American university I was talking about, i think "humble" has answered well : it's a private university that belongs to the American educational system. Teachers are American, books and programmes are American.

Hope I've answered ur questions, :)

Originally posted by MARIAH+May 17th, 2004 - 8:26 pm--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (MARIAH @ May 17th, 2004 - 8:26 pm)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Asma2@May 16th, 2004 - 8:32 pm
Thanks MARIAH. Just out of my curiosity, could you please tell me, what foreign language classes are available in Royal College?

Also, there are many Americans universities in the Arab countries. What is the “NAME” based on: finance of those universities by US, American’s instructors or other principles.

Thanks. :flower:

Hello Asma, well concerning foreign language classes taken in the Royal college : nearly all students speak at least three languages (they are really trilingual because they speak arabic, french and english really well as if they were all mother tongues), and most of them speak also spanish quite well. Lalla soukeina speaks those four languages.

Concerning the American university I was talking about, i think "humble" has answered well : it's a private university that belongs to the American educational system. Teachers are American, books and programmes are American.

Hope I've answered ur questions, :) [/b][/quote]
Actually, over 70% of the faculty are Moroccan at Alkhawayn University. Even the staff...Check by yourself by going to each school faculty listing at:

http://www.alakhawayn.ma/

[nancy22]

where did princess alia al-fasial studied and how old is she??????? :flower: :flower:

[Asma2]

Originally posted by MARIAH@May 17th, 2004 - 8:26 pm

Hope I've answered ur questions, :)

Yes, you did. Even more. Thank you very much.

http://www.alakhawayn.ma/

Humble, Thank you very much for the links.