English Language + International Business Communication (Higher Certificate)

Programme of Studies
30 lessons each week of English Language and International Business Communication.

General English

 Oral Communication, Role-Play and Discussion
 Pronunciation, Stress and Intonation
 Listening and Reading Comprehension
 Written English for Various Purposes
 Optional Language Laboratory Sessions

International Business Communication

 Report writing
 Letter, Memo, Fax and E-mail Writing
 Summarising and Note-Taking
 Telephoning
 Taking and Giving Messages
 Presentations
 Negotiations
 Meetings
 Preparing a Curriculum Vitae/Resume
 Interviewing
 Promotional Literature and Advertising Copy
 Press Release Writing.

Free additional services are available to all students, subject to availability:

 Language Laboratory
 Internet and E-mail facility
 Self Access / IT Learning Centre
 Library

Period of Study

The programmes normally start in September, January, April and July.
Certificate Course	4-12 weeks
Higher Certificate Course	24 weeks
Diploma Course	36 weeks

All students have access to the MLS University Counselling Service.

Entry Requirements

Students must have a minimum Intermediate level of English on arrival and have completed secondary education in their own country.

Entry Tests

On arrival all students complete an English language entry test and are placed in classes accordingly.

Class size
Maximum 12 students per class.

Minimum Age
18 years

Optional Examinations

 Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
 Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
 Spoken English for Industry & Commerce (SEFIC)
 British Council International English Language Testing System  (IELTS)
 Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)
 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
 Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC)
 Computer Literacy and Information Technology (CLAIT / CLAIT PLUS)

Course Certification

At the end of the course, on completion of the required coursework and final test, each trainee will receive a Certificate, Higher Certificate or Diploma of Achievement as well as a full report on their progress and potential for further training.

Progression to Higher Education
MLS students have a good track record in progressing to British Universities having successfully completed the MLS Diploma and attained the required language level (British Council IELTS examination).