Initial English Language Teacher Education Programmes in Saudi Arabia: An Australian Comparison
The research described in this article focuses on an investigation into the pathway to become an English language teacher in Saudi Arabia. Through a comparison of the pathway to becoming a graduate teacher and the content of initial teacher education programmes in Australia, the research identifies the shortcomings and strengths in the content of initial English language teacher education programmes in Saudi Arabia: content; English proficiency levels; and teacher registration requirements and process.