DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Welcome to the English Language Centre (ELC) at the University of Bahrain. We are a highly trained, experienced and dedicated team who are ready to help you improve your English language skills along with other academic skills for university success. During your Foundation Year at the ELC, you are expected to take an active part in the whole learning process which includes carrying out independent learning tasks, online assignments and homework. We are also happy to provide you with all the academic support you need at the National Geographic Learning Resource Centre which is well-equipped with audio-visual facilities including PCs, TV and DVDs with authentic National Geographic content for language learning purposes.
In addition to the normal academic schedule for the year, we would also like to encourage you to be involved in our extra- curricular activities which will help you strengthen your mind, promote better time management skills, and explore and pursue interests outside the academic context. In conclusion, the ELC has a strong focus on academic progress and achievement as well as a focus on lifelong learning skills. We look forward to meeting you and wish you all a successful journey!
Dr. Dana Abdulrahim
Director of the English Language Centre
ABOUT THE CENTER
The English Language Centre (ELC) at the University of Bahrain has a 35-year history of providing language learning and support to students who are newly admitted and to those in other integrated programmes. The ELC has the responsibility of raising students’ standard of English through the Foundation English Programme. The University of Bahrain considers the Foundation Programme as one of the institution’s pillars – to support the university’s mainstream programmes which are delivered in English and because of the importance of English proficiency in the professional success of students.
The ELC has a team of about 33 dedicated and dynamic ELT educators. They provide high-quality instruction to students in learning the English Language. In addition to the emphasis on sound pedagogy in classroom instruction, the ELC uses technology effectively to enhance the teaching and learning experience.
Vision
To provide an educational environment for students of the Foundation English and other integrated programmes to develop their level of English using 21st Century Skills and strategies, and to empower them to be actively involved in university studies.
Mission
To instruct the students through various learning strategies to enhance and develop their English language abilities and skills to the required level of university colleges, and to build their characters as autonomous learners through involvement in extra-curricular activities.
