Sudanese Community School in Belfast Reopens After Six-Year Closure

On Saturday, 12 September 2026, the Sudanese Community School in Belfast officially reopened, marking an important milestone for the Sudanese Community Association in Northern Ireland (SCANI) and one of its key community projects.The school’s reopening comes after a six-year period of closure and represents an important step in the community’s efforts to restore and develop educational and cultural programmes for Sudanese children and families in Northern Ireland.The opening ceremony was attended by parents and guardians, students, teachers, the school management team, and members of the SCANI Executive Committee. The event was marked by a strong sense of enthusiasm, cooperation and commitment to building a successful future for the school.The reopening of the school reflects SCANI’s commitment to supporting the next generation by providing an environment that promotes Arabic language, Sudanese identity, culture and heritage, while encouraging active cooperation between parents, teachers, school management and the wider community.SCANI would like to express its sincere appreciation to everyone who contributed to the reopening of the school and to those who continue to dedicate their time and efforts to its development.📚 Formal classes began on Saturday, 19 September 2026, marking the beginning of a new academic year and a new chapter for the Sudanese Community School in Belfast.We look forward to working together to make this academic year a successful and rewarding one for all our students.“Through the Qur’an we rise, and in our language we take pride.”