Alexandria Course Schedules

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Course Description

PMP Public Schedule

Please note, the schedule is valid at the time of posting. Also be advised that some classes may have been canceled, while others may have reached enrollment limits. Click here to contact AMIDEAST Alexandria for course/time/site availability or call the AMIDEAST Alexandria administration office at 19263.

New in Alexandria: Professional Resource Center Workshops

Designed for busy professionals who need to obtain or upgrade skills necessary to advance in their careers.

Call now for further information on these upcoming workshops:

Advising and Testing

AMIDEAST provides information to visitors about the standardized tests that are often required for admission to U.S. colleges and universities and for certain professional certifications. AMIDEAST provides registration forms and administers the most common standardized tests, including the TOEFL^®, SAT^®, GRE^®, ITP^®, TOEIC^®, USMLE^®, and many others. AMIDEAST no longer administers the GMAT exam at our testing centers. For further inquires about the GMAT exam, please contact the Graduate Management Admission Council at www.MBA.com.

To register for this exam or for further information on advising and testing please call or visit the Education Resource Center located on the second floor of the American Center Alexandria or call us at 486-9091.

Registration and Placement Test Calendar 2008

Placement test: the exams are conducted everyday from Sunday to Thursday
10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm
Placement test fee: 50 LE and Identity Card are needed.
(Sitting for a placement test does not guarantee a place in the current term course)

Tuition fee: 400LE for each level from Intro to 5
540 LE for each level from 6 to 12
740 LE for level 13 plus TOEIC Test
480 LE for each conversation level after levels 5, 8 & 13
750 LE for the TOEFL course, after level 9
Book fee: Starting at 130 LE depending on the course

Late registration fee: 50 LE charged if registration occurs after the last posted registration date
Class transfer fee: 50 LE charged for any student changes in class times
(Fees are nonrefundable & subject to change)

Term 0809 (September 14 - October 20)

English Language Program

AMIDEAST Alexandria continues to provide quality instruction in English for international communication. Our specialized courses this session include:

• Advanced English for Business: Writing Skills
• Preparation courses for the GRE and TOEFL
• Upper and mid-level conversation classes
• Advanced Conversation and computer courses

General EL Classes at AMIDEAST Alexandria

AMIDEAST Alexandria uses the New Interchange and Passages text book series; one of the world's most successful English courses for adult and young adult learners focusing on building proficiency levels from beginning, intermediate, upper-intermediate to advanced levels.

Instructional methods in our classrooms provide students with authentic communication opportunities. Students are taught how to use English in a variety of situations related to work, leisure, social life, and school. The underlying philosophy is that students, if exposed to authentic situations in a communicative environment, will be able to communicate effectively in the second language. Through various activities, opportunities are provided to build on students' own knowledge of the language and personalize input.

In each course at AMIDEAST Alexandria, we work on improving competency in the four skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing as well as improving pronunciation and building vocabulary. The primary goal of our courses is to teach communicative competence—the ability to communicate in English according to the situation, purpose, and roles of the participants. The language used in New Interchange texts is American English; however, courses at AMIDEAST Alexandria reflect the fact that English is the major language of international communication and is not limited to any one country, region or culture.

Some features of the English language training syllabus at AMIDEAST Alexandria:

• Fresh topics containing real-world content.
• Multi-skills syllabus: comprehensive development and practice in all skill areas.
• Student-centered activities.
• Extensive opportunities for thoughtful discussion in class.
• Highly qualified, experienced, caring instructors.
• Computer lab access with integrated supplemental materials/Internet to promote the independent learning process.
  

Mid-Level Conversation

Do you feel that you need more opportunities to talk in class? Are you concerned with current events? If so, take a break from the usual levels and join this conversation class designed with the intermediate student in mind. You will practice your listening and speaking skills in a relaxed, comfortable classroom atmosphere.

Upper Intermediate Conversation

The aim of this class is to improve your speaking ability and increase your vocabulary by using a variety of activities. We discuss controversial topics, youth issues and current events. Be prepared to use your imagination in this class.

Advanced Conversation

Do you feel you need practice in your speaking skills and never have the chance? This class will give you the extra time to help you improve your listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills to put you on the road to fluency in English.

Advanced Reading

This is a course which will help you analyze a reading text. The course will give you a deeper understanding and fuller appreciation of a variety of texts. You will develop a more interesting and richer vocabulary.

Writing Skills for Business Professionals

This course provides analysis and improvement of written communication and oral presentation skills. Emphasis will be on correct format and style for American business letters, reports and memoranda. Participants will learn the correct process for making a professional oral presentation including the effective use of visual aids.

Narrative Writing

In this class you will learn how to write several stories about your life in an interesting, informative and appealing narrative.