Somali National University
The Centre for Foreign Languages (CFL)
Intensive English Program (IEP)
THE CENTRE FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGES
We are committed to Excellence in English skill development which we continuously uphold through our innovative and interactive English program.
OUR PROGRAM
The Intensive English program (IEP) is intended to help non-academic professionals, business professionals, professionals from political and humanitarian backgrounds, and other interested groups advance their English language proficiency from literacy levels and acquire the functional language skills required for successful business and daily life in an increasingly globalized world where English is essential. Our Advanced Skills course can help you acquire the language needed for daily living.
Center for Foreign Languages (CFL) offers an Intensive English Program (IEP) that develops fluency, accuracy and confidentiality in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking skills through six levels, Beginner, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced and mastery.
OUR VISION
Center for foreign languages requires to be a global leader in a sustainable and effective model of academic excellence in the field of foreign languages learning and teaching.
OUR MISSION
Center for foreign languages (CFL) seeks to again academic excellence and equip learners with the academic English skills to succeed in any postsecondary institution and beyond through effective application of the latest, and best practices, based on the global frameworks in the teaching of languages. Our aim is to focus on all English skills needed for successful study work, communication, seminar skills and project preparation.
OUR BOOKS
Our books and resources explicitly demonstrate how English is used in real-life situation. Our books enable learners to communicate fluently, accurately and with confidentiality in writing, speaking, reading and listening with people from different English-speaking countries.
IEP LEVELS
To graduate Intensive English Program (IEP), students have to complete a set of six books from an internationally reputable publisher, (mm publications) for six semesters (21 months):
- Beginner
- Elementary
- Pre-intermediate
- Intermediate
- Upper-intermediate
- Advanced
IEP DURATION
| 1. Course length: | 21 Months Diploma |
| 2. Course Semesters: | 3 and half Months |
| 3. Maximum class size: | 25 –30 Students |
| 4. Contact hours per week: | 6 hours |
COURSE ENTRY POLICY
- To sit for the placement test and start at the level that your marks allow you to reach.
- To start with beginners without exams.
- To have eligibility for skipping the next book, if you get above 90 marks at the level that you are studying.
NEW COURSES
The Languages that can be launched soon are Arabic, Swahili, Turkish and Chinese.
ONLINE CLASSES
We have online speaking and writing classes. It starts from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. (from Tuesday to Thursdays evenings). They can be launched in January in 2024. We have Speaking & Writing Classes.
OUR TEACHING STAFF
We have highly qualified and experienced foreign and local staff from English-speaking countries who will continuously offer support in developing Basic English skills in addition to independent learning, critical thinking and research skills, which are important to all our students. Each lecturer holds a master’s degree in Linguistics.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND SCHEDULE
- Gal (file)
- 2 passport-size photos.
- Birth certificate, passport or equivalent.
- Registration fee of $25
- The weekday course fee is $35/month. Weekend classes is $50