The English Language Center (ELC) at ALHOSN University is open to all students who would like to study English as a second language. The ELC classes are specifically designed to prepare students to study in an English language based university. In addition, the ELC prepares students for TOEFL and IELTS examinations.

High Qualified Instructors

The ELC instructors are qualified and experienced professionals who have taught English as a second language all around the world. All instructors have postgraduate qualifications as well as several years of experience teaching ESL.

Placement Test

New students, who do not have a TOEFL score of 500, IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, are required to take an English placement test. Based on their results, they are placed in an appropriate module: Foundations, Essentials or Initiatives.

An Intensive Language Program

All modules are full time courses which give the student intensive classroom instruction daily. The intensive nature of the program is designed to suit every student’s language abilities.

Focus on Skills

Students will develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at various degrees of proficiency until they reach the required standard to join the university degree programs.

Student Services

Students in the ELC have full access to ALHOSN’s facilities, including computer labs, cafeteria and the library, and English Clincs.

Mission Statement

The mission of the English Language center (ELC) at ALHOSN University is to prepare students for success in an English speaking environment. The classes will improve their English language skills while engaging them intellectually. Students are exposed to a variety of forms and uses of English. Students experience an innovative learner-centered environment where they develop their language skills and work towards an improved proficiency. The ELC aims to provide the highest quality of education based on the most current language research available.

Goals

The ELC aims to develop adequate linguistic aptitude in the pursuit of different academic studies. It aspires to create a community of learners that promotes both independent and collaborative learning opportunities. The learning context promotes students’ intellectual growth while helping to develop their critical and analytical thinking processes and problem solving skills. The center also endeavors to serve the English language needs of the community.

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