The Department was established in the academic year 1431/1432H in order to fulfill the needs of the society for English specialists in order to meet Kingdom schools needs.

Objectives:

1. Graduating distinct scientific cadres.

2. Constant improvement of the educational process and academic, administrative and educational organization of the Department.

3. Providing high profile education in order to prepare and train teachers scientifically, culturally and professionally.

4. Developing the scientific research and post graduate studies in areas of English.

5. Contributing to build an integrated learning community prevailed by excellence, creativity and positive interaction.

Mission:

Graduating practically and scientifically distinguished cadres in English that are capable of performing professional duties, maintaining cultural and civilized connection with others together with providing best qualified teachers, high profile educational leaders and scientific researches that aim at developing contemporary Saudi community.

Values:

The Department is committed to certain values, namely sticking to Islamic Creed- in thought, methodology and behavior- academic excellence, active learning, enhancing scientific and educational capabilities and achieving total quality and social partnership.