English Language Programmes

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About This Programme

English language training through UOWD College, accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS). Covers university preparation, general proficiency, and IELTS and OET exam preparation.

Course Highlights

  • Six CEFR-mapped levels from Starter to Advanced.
  • 20 hours per week, with an emphasis on speaking.
  • Placement via the Cambridge English Placement Test.
  • The UOWD College Language Centre is NEAS-accredited.

What You'll Study

Face-to-face English tuition (20 hours/week) using the 'Life' coursebook across four skills, with an emphasis on speaking. Full-time AED 11,760 (12 weeks) or modular AED 8,000 (8 weeks) / AED 4,000 (4 weeks).

Six levels, 12 weeks per level

  • Level 1 - Starter (CEFR A0-A1, IELTS 0-2)
  • Level 2 - Elementary (CEFR A2, IELTS 3)
  • Level 3 - Pre-Intermediate (CEFR A2+, IELTS 3.5/4)
  • Level 4 - Intermediate (CEFR B1, IELTS 4.5/5)
  • Level 5 - Upper Intermediate (CEFR B2, IELTS 5.5/6)
  • Level 6 - Advanced (CEFR C1, IELTS 6/6.5)

Entry Requirements

Academic: No academic prerequisite; the starting level is set by the Cambridge English Placement Test.
English: Open to all proficiency levels.

Fees: Full-Time AED 11,760 (12 weeks); Modular AED 8,000 (8 weeks) or AED 4,000 (4 weeks), VAT inclusive.

Careers

Prepares students for undergraduate and postgraduate academic pathways at UOWD and beyond, and for study, work and social use of English.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

NEAS-accredited (National ELT Accreditation Scheme); delivered by the UOWD College Language Centre.

Programme Details

Award

Global English Skills certificate

Start Date

12 sessions per year (Winter / Spring / Autumn)

Typical Offer

No academic prerequisite; level set by placement test

Qualification

Certificate

Subject Area

Language Studies

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Language training

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