English Language Program

The English language program aims to empower learners with English language proficiency and study skills through innovative learning techniques, quality instruction and a creative learning environment to fully participate in the college community and advance their academic and professional potential.

The program is characterized by the following:

A focus on all language skills

Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Vocabulary & Grammar

400 hours directly

with teachers certified by the University of Cambridge

The number of weekly study hours is divided as follows:

25 hours of in-person classes
5 project hours
5 hours of self-study

4 counselling sessions

for each student

16 weeks

The duration of each level is 16 weeks / one full semester

The total number of hours is 500 divided into:

400 hours of lessons
100 hours of self-study

A focus on learning skills

The study 5 hours per day are divided into:

2 hours for reading and writing skills
2 hours for speaking and listening skill
1 hour for educational projects

Extra hours of self-study exercises using:

Multiple interactive applications
E-Learning websites

The Academic English Program is for those who aspire to

Improve their English for academic purposes

Complete their studies in private or foreign universities

Raise their score on the TOEFL and IELTS test

Service Procedures

Students take a placement test to determine their level.
he first placement test is to determine whether the student is level 1 or 2.
If the student’s level is higher than level 2, they take a second placement test to decide whether they are in level 3 or should be waived.

Applicants to ELC need to score the following to be admitted: Below is the score required for each level:

Level	CEFR	Oxford	TOEFL iBT	IELTS	Linguaskill
Direct to Major (Freshman)	High B1 B2	72 and above Must do writing	35 or above	5 or above (in all four skills)	154or above/B2 (At least B1 in all four skills)
ELC Level 3	B1	41-71 Must do writing	32 – 34	4.5	140–153
ELC Level 2	Higher A1 – A2	12-40 Must do writing	0-31	4	110–139
ELC Level 1	Pre-A1 – lower A1	0.1-11	NA	NA	82–109

Faculty members

Ms. Nour Barazi

Head of English Language Center

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Ms. Halah Bajnaid

English Teacher

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Mr. Muhammad Hifni

English Teacher

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Mr. Ahmed Mahmoud Zidan

Teacher

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Mr. Muhammad Shujaat

English Teacher

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Mr. Martin Fallon

English Teacher

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Ms.Fatima Khattab

English Teacher

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Ms.Bashaer Alothman

English Teacher

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At Jeddah International College (JIC), we offer you an array of undergraduate and graduate programs to choose from. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide encouragement guidance to enable you to make the right choices.

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