We offer a wide range of English courses so, whatever your level or your needs, we have a course to suit you.

General English

We offer courses from complete beginner to proficiency. We have 8 broad level bands which are split into shorter 43-hour sessions. These courses aim to improve your grammar and vocabulary as well as your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

*NOTE: fees subject to change and do not include books ($30-$56 depending on level)

Business English

If you need to use English at work or you are interested in broadening your general business knowledge, then perhaps a Business English course is for you. In the Professional English courses, language and skills are developed in the context of current business topics and issues. The courses include grammar, vocabulary and business skills to help you learn the communication skills you need at work quickly and effectively.

*NOTE: fees subject to change and do not include books ($30-$56 depending on level)

English for Professional Purposes

These are usually short courses offered either intensively or extensively that deal with specific business skills. Courses offered include (but are not limited to):

• Business Writing
• English for Meetings and Negotiations
• English for Presentations
• English for Lawyers course overview
• English for Customer Care
• English for Hotels and Restaurants
• English for Tourism

Exam preparation courses

Do you need to take an exam to enter university or to emigrate? Or maybe you just want to official recognition of the progress you have made? Then why not take an internationally recognised English language test?

University of Cambridge ESOL examinations

• FCE (First Certificate in English)
  FCE is an upper-intermediate exam. It tests the ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communications
• CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)
  CAE is an advanced exam. It tests the ability to communicate with confidence in English for work or study purposes.
• CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  CPE is a very advanced level exam, for learners who have achieved a high level of language skills and are able to function effectively in almost any English-speaking context.

If you pass this, you are at near-native speaker competence and are perhaps thinking of a career as an English teacher. See CELTA for more details.

• BECV (Business English Certificate Vantage)
  BECH (Business English Certificate Higher)
  These are English language exams that focus on business English and your ability to communicate in business contexts. They demonstrate to employers the skills you have for using English in the workplace. They are recognised by thousands of organisations around the world. Click here to find out more.

All the above exams are pass/fail exams and certificates are valid for life. Information about exam dates can be found here.

University entrance

TOEFL iBT

Many English universities in Lebanon require a TOEFL score to support your application. There is no TOEFL level; TOEFL is graded on a scale and you have to achieve the score required by your university. Check with the university admissions office to find out the score you need. A TOEFL score is only valid for two years.