Giz Festo Ar Rass German College

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will massively expand the capacity of technical and vocational training. Their plan to connect learners to world class training, opening the door to a successful future and foster relationships between top quality training providers, learners and local employers. Colleges of Excellence (CoE) will offer quality vocational training programs through public private partnerships with global top level training providers in the Kingdom, which will be focused on employer needs and will enable students to obtain world class qualifications that allow them to turn their passions into careers. This will create a stronger, more skilled Saudi labour force and meet the needs of the local job market. GIZ-FESTO Training Services is proud to announce the opening of its new Ar Rass German College in Ar Rass, Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia which is operated under the auspices of the Colleges of Excellence Program. The staff of the college are dedicated to creating for the people of Ar Rass and the surrounding region a world class college that is comparable to similar institutions globally but particularly in Europe, where there is a long and successful history of TVET colleges. With this in mind the curriculum development and delivery reflect current international best practice that has been adapted to suit the specific context or Ar Rass and the surrounding region. The college offers an engaging environment for students and when fully equipped will be a leading centre for technological and business education comparable to any globally. When fully operational it will have a capacity for 2,000 full time students in addition to a part time student population.