Tamara Al Khalili

Tamara Al Khalili

Tamara is a passionate educator and researcher with expertise in educational policy and TESOL. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Exeter, complemented by multiple master’s degrees in education-related fields. Her PhD research project explores the intricate relationships between educational policies, societal inequalities, and the role of education in perpetuating social disparities. Tamara’s diverse teaching experience across schools and higher education institutions spans multiple countries, including the UK, the Arab Gulf, and the Middle East. This international exposure has shaped her teaching philosophy, which is deeply rooted in the principle of lifelong learning. Tamara is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Exeter. Her research interests focus on educational inequality and inclusive education. Beyond teaching and research, Tamara is committed to fostering collaboration and driving academic progress.

PhD Abstract

Parents and School Choice in Lebanon

My research study is intended to better understand school choice in contemporary Lebanon. It does so by examining the perceptions of parents about the educational choices available to them and their children during a severe economic crisis compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Beirut blast. The study seeks to offer a richer picture of the current Lebanese educational system…

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Blog Post, Student Blog

From Classroom to Private Tutoring: The Deep Educational Inequalities in Lebanon

Attentive students in a classroom

Imagine a childhood where the school day extends long past the final bell, filled with relentless academic demands. Welcome to Lebanon, where I grew up navigating an educational landscape renowned for its difficulty and where instruction at schools is primarily in French and English, while Arabic, the native language, is taught as a separate subject.

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