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Global Reach BIBF plays a vital role in the training and development of human capital in the Middle East and North Africa. Our commitment to excellence has strengthened our position as the leading educational provider across all major business disciplines. We serve as a partner to numerous world-class institutions; delivering thought leadership, assessment and training in the areas of Banking, Accounting & Finance, Assessment & Development, English & Business Communication, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Islamic Finance, Leadership & Management, Marketing, Sales & PR, and Project Management. ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 2
Partners The origins of Pearson go back as far as 1724 when Thomas Longman founded Longman. Pearson was actually founded in 1844 by Samuel Pearson as S. Pearson and Son, a small building firm in Yorkshire in the North of England. By the 1880s, Pearson became one of the world's largest building contractors at a time when the industry controlled development of the transportation, trade and communication links that fuelled world economies. In the intervening years, we have been and done many different things. Today, we are focused solely on education - a very different company than the one our founder had envisioned. But his imagination for harnessing new technologies, his bravery of vision, and decency to the people and cultures he worked with are values that still underpin everything we do all these years later. Pearson is the UK s leading provider of qualifications assessment and awarding services offering both academic and professional qualifications, accreditation and recognition services, and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning. With a portfolio of over 5,000 vocational qualifications, delivered to more than 5 million learners in over 85 countries worldwide every year, our standardised and globally recognised qualifications provide learners with the best employment opportunities. Each year, over 1 million of these learners register on the BTEC/NVQ vocational qualifications which are recognised by employers and universities worldwide. Pearson Assured is a service that assures the quality of the processes underpinning the design, delivery, quality assurance and/or assessment of the organisation s own education or training programmes. Pearson do not assure specific qualifications offered by BIBF. For more information visit: www.pearson.com ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 3
Contents (IDBE) International Diploma in Business English 5 (AIDBE) Advanced International Diploma in Business English 7 (ECEP) Effective Conversational English Programme 9 (GEP) General English Programme 11 (ESP) English for Specific Purposes - Insurance 13 (IELTS) International English Language Tests 15 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 4
Level 3 Intermediate CEF:C1/ IELTS 6.5-7.5 Level 4 Upper Intermediate CEF:B2/ IELTS 5.5-6 Level 3 Intermediate CEF:B1/ IELTS 4.5-5 Level 2 Lower Intermediate CEF:A2/ IELTS 3-4 BIBF English Language Level Description Based on the Common European Framework of Reference Levels Level 1 Elementary CEF:A1/ IELTS 2 Foundation Basic START HERE ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 5
International Diploma in Business English (IDBE) BIBF - International Diploma in Business English (IDBE) The BIBF offers you a comprehensive International Diploma in Business English (IDBE) in partnership with Pearson. The programme is designed with the participants needs in mind and is very interactive and practical. You will be developing and applying useful language in a variety of situations and case studies. You will be given continuous language feedback so that you are able to review and improve all the time. The following key communications skills will be included Effective participation in meetings, discussions negotiations, presentations Telephoning, emailing Socialising and networking The following key language areas are also part of the programme: Pronunciation Extended vocabulary and useful functional language Writing business correspondence Listening skills Reading skills Grammar Course Facts Each Stage is a total of 60 hours Sessions are 3 hours each Sessions are held two days a week Days are determined based on demand The programme is aimed at Foundation to Upper-intermediate level of competence which is benchmarked against European Framework CEFR B2 and IELTS 5.5/6 Fees are BD 335/- for each level, inclusive of tuition, text book/course materials and a nonrefundable fee of BD 15. The programme covers five stages of competence: Foundation, IDBE 1, IDBE 2, IDBE 3 and IDBE 4. *Stage 4 is a prerequisite for entry to the BIBF Banking Studies Diploma Programme. 5 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 6
International Diploma in Business English (IDBE) Learning Outcomes On the completion of the IDBE programme, participants should be able to: Comprehend and associate using different business theories. Compare facts and discriminate between ideas and support opinion regarding a business matter. Select, order, group, judge and contrast facts related to a business theme. Discuss, support and conclude on certain business topic. Create, design and demonstrate advertisements of products. Communicate with others using phrases of request and offer. Recommend certain products to customers. Judge and explain a situation through a formal letter to a client. Compose different types of formal and semi formal business correspondence. Plan, prepare and demonstrate a short presentation using advanced business English vocabulary. *Upon completion of IDBE Stage 4, you will receive an International Business English Diploma accredited by Pearson, UK. *Admission Criteria High School graduate (12th Standard) preferable with minimum 1 year working experience in financial or commercial enterprises, currently in High School (12th Standard) or sit the BIBF placement test to determine their language level. Content Highlights The following key communications skills will be included More effective participation in meetings, discussions negotiations, presentations Telephoning, emailing Socialising and networking The following key language areas are also part of the programme: Pronunciation Extending vocabulary and useful functional language Writing Business correspondence Listening skills Reading skills Grammar *New students must sit a placement test to determine their language level. IDBE Stage 4 is a pre-requisite for those students wishing to enrol in the Banking Studies Diploma. Exemption for a certain level may be granted if a comparable level in IELTS or TOEFL has been completed. Please ask for details. BIBF offers the International Diploma in Business English (IDBE) 3 times a year, January March, April June, September December. 6 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 7
Advanced International Diploma in Business English (AIDBE) BIBF - Advanced International Diploma in Business English (AIDBE) BIBF offers you a comprehensive Advanced International Diploma in Business English (AIDBE) in partnership with Pearson. The programme is aimed to help you improve your spoken and written communication in any business environment with its emphasis on using language in meaningful life situations through differentiated teaching and learning strategies practised and based on technology delivered by professional and subject qualified experts. Course Facts: The programme covers two parts of competence: AIDBE Part 1, and AIDBE Part 2. Each part is a total of 60 hours Sessions are 3 hours Sessions are held two days a week Days are determined based on demand Fee is BD 335/- for each part, inclusive of tuition, text book/course materials and a non-refundable fee of BD 15. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the AIDBE programme candidates will be able to: Comprehend and associate using different business theories Use a variety of reading techniques, including skimming/scanning, predicting, reading for gist, reading intensively and recognising vocabulary in context Compare facts and discriminate between ideas and support opinion regarding a business matter Select, order, group, judge and contrast facts related to a business theme Discuss, support and conclude on certain business topics Analyse and discuss a range of contemporary business issues, working in groups to develop techniques including persuasion, negotiation, prioritising and problem-solving, and to make informed judgments Apply appropriate business writing styles in various contexts Plan, prepare and demonstrate a short presentation using advanced business English vocabulary 7 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 8
Advanced International Diploma in Business English (AIDBE) *The programme is aimed at lower advanced level of competence which is benchmarked against the European Framework level C1-C2 and IELTS 6.5/7.5 and, is intended for people who are either already in business oriented work or preparing to pursue such a career. *Upon successful completion of AIDBE Part 2 the candidate receives Advanced International Diploma in Business English from Pearson, UK. Content Highlights The following key communications skills will be included More effective participation in meetings, discussions negotiations, presentations Telephoning, emailing Socialising and networking The following key language areas are also part of the programme: Pronunciation Extended vocabulary and useful functional language Writing Business correspondence Listening skills Reading skills Grammar Admission Criteria High School (12th Standard) preferable with minimum of 1 year working experience in financial or commercial enterprises, A comparable level of IELTS 6 BIBF- IDBE Stage 4 Sit the BIBF placement test to determine their language level. BIBF offers the Advanced International Diploma in Business English (AIDBE) 3 times a year, January March, April June, September December. 8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 9
BIBF- Effective Conversational English Programme (ECEP) BIBF- Effective Conversational English Programme (ECEP) BIBF offers you a comprehensive International Diploma in Conversational English (ECEP) in partnership with Pearson. This programme tests proficiency of communication in English for all purposes. This BIBF 4 stages Effective Conversational English Programme (ECEP) is designed to develop better listening comprehension and oral skills, which will primarily be achieved by detailed instructions on pronunciation. Focus will be on (1) producing accurate and intelligible English, (2) becoming more comfortable listening to rapidly spoken English, and (3) learning common expressions, and idioms used in both formal and informal contexts. Course Facts: Each stage is a total of 48 hours Sessions are 3 hours Sessions are held two days a week Days are determined based on demand Fee is BD 250 per level, inclusive of tuition, text book/course materials and a non-refundable fee of BD 15. Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the ECEP programme candidates will be able to: Initiate and conclude conversations appropriately. Participate in casual conversations about current events, work, family, and autobiographical information. Present/elaborate a talk on a familiar or given topic. Use formal and informal styles in conversation. Initiate and respond to questions on abstract topics such as happiness, friendship, freedom. Summarise the main points of presentation. Use sophisticated and precise words to convey meaning. Use a wider range of basic structures and vocabulary. The course Effective Conversational English Programme (ECEP) is designed for non-native speakers of English who want to be able to communicate confidently and effectively in English in a wide range of everyday situations. The programme is aimed to help you improve both your productive and receptive communication in any environment 9 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 10
BIBF- Effective Conversational English Programme (ECEP) The programme covers four levels of competence: ECEP 1, ECEP 2, ECEP 3 & ECEP 4. The programme is aimed at Elementary to Upper-intermediate level of competence which is benchmarked against European Framework CEFR B2 and IELTS 5.5/6 Upon successful completion of Stage 4 the candidate receives the ECEP Diploma accredited by Pearson, UK. Content Highlights The following key functional communications skills will be included Listening comprehension and oral skills. Pronunciation sounds and rhythm of native speech. Listening for Practical understanding Connecting and combining information. Variety of accents. Listening for inference. Common expressions, and idioms used in both formal and informal contexts. Admission Criteria Sit the BIBF placement test to determine their language level. Important Notice: BIBF offers the Effective Conversational English Programme (ECEP) 3 times a year, January March, April June, September December or can be customised on demand. 10 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 11
General English Programme (GEP) BIBF-General English Program (GEP) The BIBF offers an International Diploma in General English Programme (GEP), as a Second Language program. GEP has been developed with the specific needs of students in mind. Our unique methodology incorporates practical conversation, practical grammar, reading, writing, and pronunciation in all levels. Our experienced teachers create an English speaking-only class right from the first day. The GEP program uses the differentiated teaching & learning instruction approach which is an innovative, flexible tool that helps meet the needs of a multilevel classroom, hence making learning English easy and with confidence. Course Facts The GEP program covers 5 Levels of competence: GEP Basic, GEP Level 1, GEP Level 2, GEP Level 3, & GEP Level 4. Each Level is a total of 60 hours Sessions are 3 hours Sessions are held three days a week Days are determined based on demand The program is aimed at Basic to Upper-intermediate level of competence which is benchmarked against European Framework CEFR B2 and IELTS 5.5/6 Fees are BD 335/- for each level inclusive of tuition, text book/course materials and a nonrefundable fee of BD15. GEP Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the GEP International Diploma program candidates will be able to: Participate in conversations/discussions on real life scenarios, give opinions, carry out productive arguments and show a sophisticated awareness of turn taking techniques Relate vocabulary to meaning Use expressions to accomplish a specific language function Understand discussions and extract the key points from them Read, comprehend, analyse and evaluate a wide variety of texts on any related topics Carry out written correspondence on a variety of topics in the accepted formats, using cohesive English and appropriately sophisticated vocabulary Make short presentations 11 *Upon successful completion of GEP Level 4, you will receive an Pearson International Diploma in General English. ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 12
General English Programme (GEP) Content Highlights The following key communications skills will be included Natural language in meaningful life situations The following key language areas are also part of the programme: Pronunciation Extending vocabulary and useful functional language Writing skills Listening skills Reading skills Grammar Admission Criteria * Students must sit a placement test to determine their language level. BIBF offers the International Diploma in General English Program (GEP) on demand any time of the year (can be customised). 12 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 13
English for Specific Purposes (ESP) - Insurance BIBF - English for Specific Purposes (ESP) BIBF offers you comprehensive English for Specific Purposes programmes. In all the programmes participants are trained in Reading, Speaking, Writing and Listening skills with its emphasis on using language in meaningful life situations through differentiated teaching and learning strategies practised and based on technology (power point & video presentations) delivered by thorough professional and subject qualified experts. The materials are designed to replicate real world situations with units covering topics relevant to the work environment. The programmes cover Three Levels of competence: Elementary, Pre-intermediate & Intermediate. ESP Stage 1 = Elementary Learning Level A1 IELTS 2 ESP Stage 2 = Pre-Intermediate Learning Level A2 - IELTS 3/4 ESP Stage 3 = Intermediate Learning Level B1 4.5/5 IELTS The programme is aimed at Elementary to Intermediate level of competence which is benchmarked against European Framework CEFR B1 and IELTS 4.5/5 Upon successful completion of Stage 3 the candidate receives the BIBF Certificate. Course Facts Each stage is a total of 30 hours Sessions are 3 hours Sessions are held two days a week Days are determined based on demand Fee is BD 250 per level, inclusive of tuition, text book/course materials. 13 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 14
English for Specific Purposes Insurance- (ESP) ESP Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the programme candidates will be able to use English at an intermediate level to: Communicate more confidently and effectively in a cross- cultural occupational environment. Develop the communication skills and specialist English language knowledge in the required field of work. Enhance linguistic communication and interpersonal skills. Comprehend and associate in different situational concepts. Socialise and network with greater confidence. Course Offered English for Specific Services (ESP) BIBF Certificate Secretarial Programme Hotels Catering Accounting Computing Call Centers Banking Engineering Computing Finance Police Petroleum Oil & gas Food Service Industry Admission Criteria Sit the Oxford Online placement test to determine their language level. NOTE: English for Specific Purposes can be customised and is offered on demand ONLY. 14 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 15
International English Language Tests Preparatory Programme (IELTS) BIBF - International English Language Testing System (IELTS). IELTS is an internationally recognised English language examination. It is widely acknowledged to be one of the most reliable English language testing instruments available. It is used to assess learners English language competence for many purposes, including education, immigration and the workplace. IELTS is accepted by many universities and employers worldwide. IELTS is run by the University of Cambridge ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), the British Council and IDP in Australia. Candidates are tested in all four language skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking. According to their performance, they are allocated a band score on a scale of one (non-user) to nine (expert user). IELTS examinations are run three or four times a month by the British Council, Manama. Candidates may sit for the examination as many times as they wish. For further information on IELTS, please visit: http://www.ielts.org BIBF IELTS Preparatory Programme is intended to assess candidates who wish to undertake graduate or undergraduate studies in an English medium environment or work where English is the language of communication. Prospective students should demonstrate that they have the requisite language skills to benefit from the program by providing proof of their English language level, or they should take a placement test at the Assessment Centre. Students will be expected to score for Level 4 of the International Diploma in Business English (IDBE) or equivalence in order to enroll for IELTS. BIBF ensures thorough preparation in all aspects of the exam. Program is of 40 hours duration Sessions are held two days a week by trained/qualified staff. Sessions are 2 hours each The programme fee is BD 220 (Course book not inclusive). NOTE: BIBF offers the IELTS Preparatory Programme (IELTS) in September and also on demand. 15 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 16
Lecturers: We guarantee delivery of the programme through differentiated teaching and learning strategies practiced and empowered by the latest state of the art technologies delivered by professional and subject qualified experts. In addition, the course provides e-learning programme. This means the candidates will be able to continue learning at their convenience and after the end of the programme. Important Notice: All courses are subject to demand. The Institute reserves the right to cancel or postpone courses at short notice at no loss or liability where, in its absolute discretion, it deems this necessary. 16 ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 17
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For further information, and to register. Please contact the Leadership and Management: Programme Coordinator Tel: +973 1781 5555 / 5526 Email: info@bibf.com or english@bibf.com Leading Excellence in Leadership & Management ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS 2016 final.indd 20