Upon completion of the foundation program, students are expected to:

1. use the English language both orally and in writing with accuracy;

2. identify and develop the structure of the language in various contexts;

3. use structural patterns within academic and professional communication;

4. interpret written material of both general and academic contexts;

5. analyze and interpret texts through the understanding of abstract ideas and arguments of various texts;

6. compose clear and coherent written word of various forms;

7. show ability to analyze complex topics and develop well-reasoned arguments through various writing genres;

8. demonstrate enhanced critical thinking and analytical skills;

9. cultivate speaking techniques for communication in various settings;

10. demonstrate listening comprehension skills by understanding complex spoken English, by taking detailed and organized notes;

11. articulate clearly with excellent pronunciation and natural intonation;

12. analyze information provided in graphs, charts and diagrams;

13. paraphrase and summarize specific forms of written communication;

14. debate and discuss various issues confidently;

15. employ skills to present academic and other such topics.

Students are required to have a Certificate of English Language Proficiency at least equivalent to low B1 level of any specific examination and grade approved by the Council of Ministers.

University of Cambridge Exams _ B1 Preliminary (PET)
IELTS _ 5.0
TOEFL (IBT) _ 42
IB English B Standard Level (SL) _ 4
IB English B High Level (HL) _ 3
IB English A: Literature SL & HL -
Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a Second Language _ E
Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a First Language _ F
Cambridge GCE English A Levels -
Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language -
Anglia Examinations -
Password Skills Plus Test  _ 4.0
Michigan Language Assessment _ ECCE (40)
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) _ 450
PEARSON PTE Academic _ 43

COMMON EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK OF REFERENCE FOR LANGUAGES (CEFR) _ B1

Prospective students are expected to submit their application and all relevant supporting documents to the Admissions Office of the university.

At the end of the application deadline for the program, the Center of Languages evaluates prospective students based on the above requirements. The decisions of the Center of Languages are announced by email or otherwise to all candidates.

Upon the completion of each semester, students, apart from the separated individual assessment in each module, will be required to pass a comprehensive final exam as the modules are not considered as separate subjects but as components of comprehensive instruction aiming at an effective and holistic acquisition of the language.