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Qualifying English Language Program
Description:
The qualifying English language program is designed according to the highest scientific and international standards, following the methodology of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in designing its curricula, and is offered by the College of Languages and Humanities - represented by the Department of English Language and Literature - in cooperation with the Institute of Studies and Consulting Services at the university.
Method of study
Qualification program
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
College of Languages and Humanities in Buraydah (Al-Iskan neighborhood) for students.
Place of study (female students)
College of Languages and Humanities in Buraydah (Al-Iskan neighborhood) for female students.
Study period
Evening period
Other conditions
The procedures followed at Qassim University with regard to attendance, deprivation, and vacations shall be applied.
Tuition fees
3450 SAR for each level, including textbooks and standardized tests
Educational goals :
1- Raising students' level of English language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).
2- Providing students with skills that help them facilitate their academic studies.
3- Creating an alternative opportunity for those who could not obtain the required degree eligible to enroll in graduate programs at Al-Qassim University.
Program vision:
Providing distinctive scientific content in a promising academic environment to learn the English language in accordance with the highest scientific and professional practices; to achieve pioneering educational outputs and keep pace with the needs of the renewed labor market.
Program message:
Providing a modern, accredited and interactive academic learning environment by a cadre of expert professors in the fields of English language teaching who hold doctoral and master's degrees to qualify students to master foundational and advanced English language skills.
Tracks :
No Tracks
Advantages of the program:
An alternative to fulfill the English language requirement Qassim University In:
- Graduate programs with an English language requirement.
- Preparatory English courses.
- The intensive course in the Bachelor of English Language and Translation program.
- English language development to the highest professional standards.
Program levels:
The program is divided into five levels:
1- The first level:
It focuses on basic skills so that the student can understand the sentences and phrases used, can communicate about routine tasks that require a simple and direct exchange of information, and can describe in simple terms an aspect of his/her life.
2- Second level:
The course focuses on English language skills, in addition to the skills that help students during their academic studies, so that they can use the English language to facilitate their understanding of texts and deal with some situations that require communication in English.
3. Third level:
It focuses on English language skills, as well as skills that help students during their academic studies, such as: Presentations and academic writing; so that the student can produce a simple and clear text on familiar topics, and can interpret opinions and plans.
Level 4:
The course focuses on English language skills, as well as skills that help students during their academic studies such as: Presentations, academic writing, language structure, and vocabulary; so that the student can understand the main ideas of advanced texts and technical discussions in the field of specialization, can produce a clear and detailed text on a range of topics, and can clarify points of view on topical issues indicating the pros and cons.
5- Level V:
It focuses on English language skills and several other skills that the student acquires, such as:
- Effective verbal skills.
- Writing about and sharing creative ideas.
- Use creative writing techniques.
Duration of the program:
The program consists of five levels at a rate of 20 hours per week for 8 weeks per level, so that the applicant is placed in the appropriate level, through a placement test based on the European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
The end of the program:
1- 20% of the program's total grades are divided among the quarterly works of monthly tests, assignments, and tasks for each course.
2- After completing the program, students are evaluated with a standardized test approved by the program (Oxford Test).
3- According to the student's result in the standardized test and the grade of the semester works and considering the conditional grade in the target program, students are accepted or not to join the academic programs at Al-Qassim University.
4- After completing the program and taking the standardized test approved by the program, the student receives an accredited certificate from Oxford University, in addition to a certificate from the Department of English Language and Literature at Al-Qassim University.
Terms and conditions:
- Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Passing the program's levels is determined by the program's mechanism, which includes: Oxford University Standardized Test and course grades.
- The program's tuition fee includes the Oxford placement test, the program pass test (Oxford Test), as well as textbooks.
- The validity of the passing certificate for academic programs at Qassim University is two years.
- If you withdraw before the start of the study, you will be charged an administrative fee of 100 riyals.
- Upon withdrawal in the first week of classes, 50% of the tuition fee will be forfeited.
- Applicants are not entitled to claim their fees if they withdraw after the first week of classes.
- The applicant is considered withdrawn from the program if the number of days of absence exceeds (5) days, or the percentage of absence exceeds 20% of the total hours without providing an acceptable excuse.
- If the student is deprived, paragraph (7) of the terms and conditions will apply.
- The program follows the academic calendar of Qassim University regarding official and extended vacations.
- The terms and conditions of Oxford University Press apply for standardized testing.
- The program administration has the right to postpone or cancel the program or level.
- The program management has the right to modify, add or delete any of the terms and conditions of the program without prior notice.
For communication and inquiries:
WhatsApp: 0163021666
E-mail: ELQP@QU.EDU.SA