The purpose of this study is to find out how EFL instructors see their own 21st century skills and how these skills fit into their instructional strategies. The study adopted a qualitative research strategy, which goes beyond binary replies or pre-selected alternatives seen in quantitative methodologies to offer deeper insights into the motivations, mechanisms, and contextual information that underpin their perceptions [1]. Sixteen EFL teachers that taught English in different public and private preparatory schools participated in the study. Semi-structured in-person, online, and on-site interviews with the participating teachers were used to gather qualitative data and the obtained data were analyzed using the inductive coding procedure. The results have revealed that a variety of diverse teaching strategies, such as project-based learning, technological integration, and teamwork, must be used. By taking care of these issues, EFL teachers may design engaging classrooms that provide students the practices they need to succeed in the twenty-first century. © 2024 International Association for Housing Science. All rights reserved.