Breif Profile.
English, as we is the world’s widest spoken language. It is spoken widely in more countries than any other language. It is spoken in virtually every country in the world. 40 countries have it as their primary language, 35 countries as their official language. In 11 countries it is spoken more widely spoken than any other language. In Europe it is studied by 89% of the students as a second language. English is the most widely used language in the computer world, science and technology, international trade and diplomacy. It is spoken on almost all international airline flights.
For these and many other reasons, IAL felt the need for leaders to understand this vital medium of communication. Today we are proud that we provide English language knowledge and skills to people from 7 countries.
The department subscribes and is committed to the Institute Mission, objectives, and values. In addition the Department’s mission is
To become the leading provider of adult language skills and training in the country.
To equip and improve clients’ skills and ability to read, speak and write the English Language efficiently and effectively.
The Department is presently has a team of 4 full time professional trainers/lecturers handling students in 4 levels. We also have quite a number of part time trainers. The department has a continuous programme of staff development in terms of training and exposure. The biggest asset in the department is team work.
Mr. Kata Baribusha Geoffrey, Head of Department
Mr. Abdnoor Kawooya
Ms. Harriet Nannono
Mrs. Jane Wajja
Students
We have students from Uganda, Sudan, Tanzania, D. R. Congo, Rwanda, Somalia and Burundi doing different courses.
Courses
Our courses are divided into 4 levels:
Foundation for completely new starters from non English speaking countries
1) Level one
2) Level two
3) Level three
Each of these takes only thee months. There is also a specially tailored course for people who are able to take a marathon programme and cover all the levels in 6 months. All the courses are specially tailored to the individual needs of the clients. A certificate is awarded for each level.
The success of the department rests on the preparing students for high levels, focusing on both theory and practical elements of the language, keeping the local touch of language skills of each student, development and use of our own learning aids, etc.
The department has now introduced French, Kiswahili and Arabic as the other languages, which move will soon take the department to another level of becoming the Languages Department.
