The Language Centre at The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

Location: United Arab Emirates: Dubai

Term: Throughout the year

Dates: Year-round ongoing sessions

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

http://www.emiratesacademy.edu

P O Box 29662 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Call Us

Phone: +971 4 3155555

Fax: +971 4 3155556

Description

We are currently offering classes OR have classes coming up soon in English as a Foreign Language, TOEFL Preparation, Arabic, French, German and Spanish.

* English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and TOEFL Preparation

Our residential English programme is an intensive immersion course that lasts anywhere from 3 to 6 months. All of the classes up to the beginning of the last month are oriented toward EFL. The EFL classes all meet for 20 hours per week. The last month of all of our English programmes is devoted to TOEFL preparation. The TOEFL preparation classes meet for 12 hours per week for 4 weeks.

* Upcoming EFL/TOEFL Course

We have a 6-month intensive English course. It will include 5 months of EFL, and classes will meet for a total of 20 hours per week. The last month will be devoted exclusively to TOEFL preparation, and will meet 12 hours per week.

* Other Foreign Languages

NEW: Starting in September 2012, we will offer Arabic as a Second Language in an immersion format suitable for both university students wishing to do a semester (or a year) abroad, and for people learning Arabic for their own enjoyment. Please contact us for more information about this exciting new program.

We currently offer classes in Arabic, French, German and Spanish. Starting next semester we hope to include Russian and Italian, if demand permits. Our foreign language classes are offered in 5-week modules, wherein class meets twice per week for 2 hours each (total of 20 hours per module).

Highlights

Classes are held in our beautiful, elegant, relaxed surroundings under the tutelage of native speakers. Our classes are truly multi-cultural as our students come from all over the world to study with us. Our unique international environment allows you to join communities of students from your own country as well as make new friends from other cultures, culminating in an extraordinary learning experience.

Our highly experienced, native-speaking English teachers use a dynamic and modern approach utilizing course books, audio-visual aids, games, role plays, written assignments and specially-created materials. Our focus is on developing the four language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking plus building your confidence in real life situations. Our goal is to help you reach the required proficiency to do your very best on TOEFL.

We pay special attention to:

- Communication and conversation
- Grammar, spelling and punctuation
- Writing/Sentence structure
- Reading/Listening comprehension
- Pronunciation
- Colloquialisms and idioms
- Culture, customs and etiquette
- Getting you up to speed for your TOEFL preparation course and the TOEFL exam

We have accommodations available should you need them. During the course of your study with us, you have the option of living here on our student campus in one of our full-furnished studios. Our secured facilities include a swimming pool, gym, tennis and basketball courts, 3 restaurants, internet access and library. The Academy is within walking distance of the beach located on the beautiful Arabian Gulf.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching
  • English

Cost in US$:

USD 520 - USD 1000

Cost Includes:

Cost Include Description:

The cost depends on the length of the program, and whether the student requires accommodation and visa processing. All fees do include the cost of books and materials.

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Dormitory

Participants Travel to United Arab Emirates

Independently

Application Process Involves
  • Online Application plus Application Assessment
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 month
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Job and Internship Network
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management's Mission Statement

To provide application oriented university level education to meet the industry's and the community's need for talented, skilled and professional hospitality managers. Vision: To be a world leader in facilitating university level learning, scholarship and applied research in the fields of tourism and hospitality management. Aim: To become the world's leading hospitality management institution providing university level education and professional development for the tourism, hospitality and related service industries.

Year Founded

2001

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