Foundation year
SIST provides a Foundation Year that is oriented for students who still have difficulty in mastering the English language.The programme for the foundation year is not limited to teaching the language, but it aims to also enable students to learn all the tools needed to conduct academic research and how to deliver professional presentations. Apart from mastering the English language, the students will learn all the business tools that will prepare them to access level 1 in confidence.
Starting date: October session / January session
Description of the programme
SIST has formulated a preparatory year for beginners in English language.
The Foundation Year will allow students to build a solid foundation through intensive and accelerated training programmes, created in conjunction with the British Council.
The main purpose of the Foundation Year is to fully prepare students to enter our Bachelor programmes.
Students will gain the necessary skills to be independent, within an English-speaking environment.
Structure of Courses / Evaluation
The academic year is composed of 3 terms covering a total of 30 weeks. All students must take a placement test (Online placement test 200MAD) to ascertain their level of English.During each term there will be continuous assessment and at the end of each term there will be an examination.
Staff & Equipment
Foundation Year Staff
For the Foundation Year programme, we work in conjunction with the British Council, which has highly qualified and professional staff with considerable experience in teaching English as a foreign language.
For other modules of the programme, we employ qualified teachers who provide high quality courses and use modern methods and up to date materials. The staff are attentive to individual needs, providing students with support at all levels.
Equipment
Because the Foundation Year programme is offered in association with the British Council, a complete range of language equipment is available for our students. Theseinclude the following:
- Multimedia Centre and study area.
- Equipment and materials, including video and audio CD-ROMs.
- Network area with computers.
Students will also be encouraged to become involved in a range of extra-curricular and social activities.
Course Features
- Lectures 3
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 3 Years
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
You have 156 weeks remaining for the course
First Term 0/1
- The first term focuses mainly on the four components of English-learning: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Developing these skills will give you the necessary level of English to be successful at SIST. Therefore, every student will be able to continue into the second half of the academic year.Lecture1.1
Second Term 0/1
- During this term, the English classes will concentrate on study skills to improve the student’s ability to take notes, to give presentations, use analytical and critical abilities, and to attend conferences. Students will be equipped with the necessary qualifications for the development of independent study skills.Lecture2.1
Third Term 0/1
- In the final term students will review the past 2 terms. SIST offers additional courses in Academic Writing skills (to prepare you for your progression into the Bachelor courses), and also Personal Development, which provides our students with additional skills like time-management and organisation.Lecture3.1
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