Empower Lifelong Learners
Our Mission
To empower lifelong learners, benchmark and transform educational institutions through curricula review, assessment of provisions, and modeled professional development to foster the next level of quality and excellence in learning and career skills aligned with accredited standards.
Our Vision
Advanced Knowledge International Consultancy -AK International- strives to be a trustworthy educational provider in a globally competitive landscape. It aspires to be an effective and instrumental conduit that enables institutions towards leadership, culture, growth, and engagement in an ever changing world.
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Empower Lifelong Learners
Welcome to Advanced Knowledge International(AK International) where we specialize in helping education institutes foster accreditation, curricula assessment, and professional development. Our team of experts is dedicated to educating, engaging, and empowering your institution to reach its full potential. With our comprehensive approach and commitment to excellence, we are here to support you in achieving your goals and elevating the quality of education you provide.
Anwar Kawthrani
Founder & CEO
AKI Team
Meet our team of expert business consultants
Dr. Anwar, Dean of the School of Education at LIU since 2011 and Director of International Relations. In 2023, he founded Advanced Knowledge International Education consultancy. Serving on boards like UNIMED and the Arab Council of Universities on Quality Assurance he’s globally recognized, holding certifications as a World Bank Trainer and COGNIA Lead Evaluator.
Dr Anwar Kawtharani
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Dina Shouman serves as both the Head of Graduate Studies and the Assistant Dean at the Lebanese International University. Her academic journey includes a CELTA certificate in teaching English, a Master’s degree in educational management from the Lebanese International University, and a PhD from the Lebanese University in education.
Dr Dina Shouman
Executive Director & National Chief Operating Officer (COO) (International)
Mr. Khaldoun Farhat
Executive Director & National Chief Operating Officer (COO) – ACE
Ali Taleb, Director of International Operations at Advanced Knowledge International, is deeply committed to justice and growth. Ali’s role at AKI involves management, educational consulting, accreditation evaluations, and technology integration.
Mr Ali Taleb
Executive Director & International Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Levon Momdjian is a third-year Ph.D. student in Humanistic Studies at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain. He is also the chairperson of the undergraduate teacher education program at the Lebanese International University. He holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Management.
Dr. Levon Momdjian
Certified Senior Trainer
Aya Itani holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Language from the American University of Beirut (AUB). With a coveted CELTA qualification, earned after her BA at AUB, she crafts dynamic learning environments. Having educated diverse learners at the University of Cambridge and K-12 students at Shepherd School in the US swell as beginning her teaching journey at LIU, Aya is dedicated to shaping young minds.
Ms. Aya Itani
Social Media Content Manager & Certified Senior Trainer
Dr. Amani Itani
Certified Senior Trainer
With a Master’s Degree in TESL from the University of Central Oklahoma, Abir brings 23 years of diverse educational experience, including school management in Qatar. Throughout her career, she had the privilege of working with staff and students from various international backgrounds. Currently, serving as an Education and English instructor at LIU, combining both her expertise with a passion for teaching.
Ms. Abir Shouman
Certified Senior Trainer
Reem Moussa Sheet has been working in the education sector as ESL/EFL instructor for 12 years and has been serving as an assistant coordinator in the Department of English at Amjad School since 2021. She has been accredited by the IABC institution as a certified and accredited trainer. Reem is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in education at the Lebanese University.
Ms. Reem Sheet
Senior Trainer
Jihan Khalifeh serves as both an instructor and a coordinator for
English and education courses at the Lebanese International
University. Her academic journey includes a CELTA certificate in
teaching English, a Master’s degree in Education from the Lebanese
American University, and a PhD in progress from Universitat Rovira i
Virgili.
Dr. Jihan Khalifeh
Certified Senior Trainer
Walid M. Rihane is a CELTA-certified English Language and Literature instructor. He serves as a Coordinator at the Lebanese International University and teaches there as well as at Haigazian University. He has a BA in English from AOU-Lebanon and OU-UK, another BA in Communication Arts from LIU, and an MA in English Literature from the Lebanese University. Currently, he is working towards his PhD in English at the Lebanese University.
Mr. Walid Rihane
Certified Senior Trainer
Lara Dbouk is a speech and language pathologist. Lara is a research assistant at Newcastle University and is a visionary founder of a successful polyclinic, dedicated to helping individuals communicate with confidence. Passionate about enhancing speech and language skills, Lara blends clinical expertise with innovative research. She holds a BA in Speech Therapy and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in educational management.
Ms. Lara Dbouk
Speech Therapist & Certified Senior Trainer
Nirvana Chehade, a proficient administrative assistant at the School of Education, holds a BE in education from LIU (Lebanese International University). Her focus on teaching English as a second language is evident through her ongoing pursuit of a teaching diploma.
Ms. Nirvana Chehade
Administrative Assistant