English Language Academy at IAU
Customized Instruction to Advance English Language Development
Located in the city center of Aix-en-Provence, the American College of the Mediterranean's (ACM) English Langage Academy (ELA) helps non-native English speakers meet their language development goals through customized instruction and training. ACM is IAU's degree-granting intitution. Our dedicated faculty and staff work alongside students to improve fluency in English and help them prepare for language exams such as the the TOEFL iBT. ACM is also an approved testing center for the TOEFL iBT exam, making our program an all-in-one holistic training and testing experience.
ACM-IAU is an American-style institution that hosts over 700 English-speaking students from U.S. universities throughout the year. This English-speaking community presents the ideal environment for students and professionals to practice their language skills.
Benefits of attending the English Language Academy include:
- An intensive all-English environment to practice and refine language skills
- Highly qualified, experienced professors
- Customizable English training experiences (individual, small group, online/remote)
- A friendly and dedicated staff, available to help students with academic planning, housing, visa processing, social activities, campus functions, and year-round events
- Cross-cultural activities with U.S. students in Aix-en-Provence
- Certificate of Completion awarded upon successful completion of the program
Opportunities at ACM-IAU's English Language Academy:
Courses and Training
ACM-IAU offers a variety of language training opportunities to meet the needs of students and professionals alike. These opportunities include:
- Group lessons
- Individual lessons with customized curriculum
- Online individual lessons with customized curriculum
- English training for professionals
90-Day Content Courses in English
Those with higher proficiency in English are encouraged to enroll in a 90-day content course in English. Student can take courses along native English-speaking peers in areas such as photography, international relations, psychology, history, art history, and communication studies. Participating in these courses will help students improve English fluency while learning new academic content and skills.
Testing
The American College of the Mediterranean, located 8 rue de Littera, is an approved ETS Certified Test Administrator Services (CTAS) for TOEFL. For more information regarding ETS iBT testing, please contact Philip Breeden at +33 442 23 02 82 or email ela@iau.edu. The TOEFL exam is the most widely accepted standardized exam that assesses and certifies English language skills and it is a requirement at most universities where English is the primary language spoken.
Test Preparation
Given the importance of the TOEFL iBT exam, it is recommended that individuals consider taking a course that prepares them for the reading comprehension and oral and written expression sections of the assessment. Test preparation courses can be taken in an individual (customized) format or in a small group lesson.
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