Al Ghad International Colleges

The launch of the Colleges

Since the commencement of the development programs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the five-year development plans have sought to create a development platform aiming at implementing the saudization of several jobs in various sectors, especially the health sector, where the Kingdom has relied for a long period of time on non-Saudi health professionals. The plan brought out the dire need for the establishment of health educational foundations, institutes, academies, colleges and universities concerned with qualifying the national human resources in this field.

In light of the fact that education and training are fundamental to the development and growth process, the Saudi Kingdom took every effort to support the public and higher education sectors. This has been driven by an extensive vision to provide a balanced development among various regions across the country. The Saudi Kingdom succeeded to manage the largest development plan in higher education resulting in a massive breakthrough of Saudi universities which reached 24 governmental universities in addition to 27 private universities and colleges.

Starting from this point, Al-Ghad International Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences opened its arms widely to welcome students across various campuses spread throughout the Kingdom. The colleges served in the preparation and qualification of Saudi professionals; contributed in training and promoting the skills needed for the health service field within the Kingdom; provided female and male students with outstanding scientific knowledge and individual skills in order to enhance their ability to compete in the local, Arab and international labor market; contributed to open the prospects for scientific research in various fields; and, last but not least, the colleges met the continuing needs of the society in the areas of economic, social and technical development.

Al-Ghad International Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences reflects a value-added, modern vision in the health education field. The colleges strive to provide the best educational services and facilities to achieve the highest levels of education and training aiming to ensure the best learning outcomes.

The Minister of Education approved in 1430 A.H. to open Al-Ghad International Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences.

Objectives:

• Prepare and develop skilled technical professionals in the field of applied medical sciences to meet the Kingdom needs of health services professionals.

• Provide a comprehensive educational environment in terms of academic, administrative, and technical staff, curricula, systems, programs, equipment and facilities.

• Provide continuous training and education opportunities in the field of applied medical sciences with the aim to promote the performance efficiency in health sectors and improve their productivity.

• Participate with the Kingdom’s health sector to create and develop the system of health services based upon professional and scientific principles.

• Contribute to the development of applied medical sciences in the kingdom through facilitating the exchange of scientific production and transfer of knowledge.

• Promote international cooperation programs by linking the college with education, training and research institutions both locally and internationally in order to enable the exchange of experience and further develop the students’ skills and capabilities in a professional manner to achieve excellence.

• Meet quality standards and attain local and international accreditations.

• Contribute in the saudization of health jobs in the Kingdom.

Al-Ghad International Colleges, local partnership with a global vision

Al-Ghad International Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences has a unique vision of the reality of education and committed to the principle of providing a comprehensive academic environment in health education in accordance with the rules and regulations set by supervising authorities and complies with international standards. Moreover, the colleges meet the requirements of each course and provide workrooms and laboratories equipped with the latest state-of-art educational facilities that are compliant with the curricula requirements. The colleges also continuously update the various aspects of the education process.

In addition, Al-Ghad International Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences seek to create a comprehensive environment integrating cultural, social and sport activities, as well as other services which are considered basic supporting elements to lessons, lectures and scientific training altogether offered through new and innovative scientific and educational methods.

At Al-Ghad International Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences each student lies at the core of the education process. Students are engaged in the learning process through new techniques that help them take over responsibility and promote creative thinking from the beginning of their academic program.

To achieve such a purpose, Al-Ghad International Colleges for Applied Medical Sciences have been following a well-defined and strategic plan that addresses the below-given aims.

• Continue to develop accredited academic programs and curricula in compliance with international standards and according to the conditions stipulated by supervisory authorities.

• Establish educational and research partnerships with prestigious global academic institutions.

• Effective participation in specialized seminars and conferences both locally and internationally.

• Provide trained professionals according to the approved standards.

• Give due consideration to other qualifying skills such as computer skills and English proficiency. Promote these skills under the supervision of international educational institutions that are specialized in the academic supervision of teaching English and computer skills at the preparatory year.

• Develop students’ intellectual and scientific abilities and skills through panel discussions, presentations, seminars and workshops.

• Provide virtual lectures and practical training in workrooms and laboratories.

• Provide in-school training courses at advanced hospitals and health centers, as well as training during the internship year.

• Participate in community service programs and public activities.

• Provide distinguished buildings and facilities that include lecture rooms, laboratories, libraries and playgrounds fully equipped with the latest facilities.

• Teach English language courses prepared by Pearson company.