Alalamia Academic English and Test Preparation Programme
This programme builds the academic English you need for university study abroad and then prepares you, step by step, for the major English proficiency tests. You strengthen reading, writing, listening and speaking in an academic setting before working through the format, timing and task types of IELTS, TOEFL iBT and the Duolingo English Test. You finish ready to choose the test that suits your plans and to sit it with confidence.
Students and graduates planning to study at universities abroad, professionals applying for scholarships, migration or overseas employment, and anyone who already has a solid intermediate level of English (around B1 to B2) and needs an internationally recognised test score.
What you receive: Alalamia certificate in Academic English and Test Preparation, with preparation for IELTS, TOEFL iBT and the Duolingo English Test. Exam fees are separate and paid directly to the exam provider.
- Read and summarise academic texts, lectures and research articles with accuracy and speed
- Write clear, well-organised essays, reports and data descriptions in an academic style
- Speak fluently and coherently on familiar and abstract topics under timed conditions
- Understand the structure, scoring approach and question types of IELTS, TOEFL iBT and the Duolingo English Test
- Apply proven time-management and answer strategies to perform at your best on test day
The courses, in order
162 training hours · 4 courses
- Intermediate
Academic English
English Language
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IELTS Preparation (Academic and General Training)
English Test Preparation
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TOEFL iBT Preparation
English Test Preparation
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Duolingo English Test Preparation
English Test Preparation
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How the diploma runs
Four courses taken in sequence, starting with Academic English and moving on to dedicated preparation for each test. Join an evening or weekend cohort in Damascus, study in live online classes, or arrange the programme privately for a team. The programme runs for roughly 12 to 16 weeks and closes with a full timed mock test in your chosen format, followed by individual feedback on your strengths and next steps.
International certifications it prepares you for
Exam fees are separate and paid to the exam provider.
Questions and answers
An Alalamia diploma is our own award. It shows that you completed a planned programme of several courses with us, passed its practical assessments and met the attendance requirement. An international certification is awarded by the vendor or awarding body after you pass its official exam. Many of our diplomas prepare you for such a certification, but the certification itself is earned through that exam, not through the diploma.
No. The diploma fee covers training and course materials. Exam fees are separate and are paid directly to the exam provider. We will tell you which exam applies and what it involves. Many exams can be sat at our Authorised Test Centre for Pearson VUE and Prometric in Mazzeh, and we confirm the exact exam before you book.
Yes. You can start with the first course of a diploma and continue at your own pace, or take a single course on its own. Each completed course earns an Alalamia certificate, and the courses you complete count towards the diploma if you decide to finish it later.
Yes, instalments are possible and are agreed in writing before you start. Quotes are given in writing in US dollars. Payment is made at our office and you always receive a receipt. Your place is confirmed once your registration form is complete and we have received the first payment or agreed instalment.
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