Welcome to UBTAcademy

UBTAcademy (UBTA)

UBTA was established to offer students a unique opportunity to learn English. In today’s global job market, being able to speak English is a huge asset. UBTA will not only help students master the English language, but will also equip them with the critical thinking skills and communication skills employers look for.

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VISION

To promote English language proficiency and to be a leading private academy, one that is nationally and internationally recognized through deploying the best teaching methodology whilst ensuring active language learning.

Mission

UBTA's Mission is to provide students with the English language skills required for college education as well as the ability to communicate effectively in their professional and social life.

Dean's Message

Welcome to UBTAcademy (UBTA), the gateway to your academic success and future career.

By starting with us at UBTA, you are joining one of the most well-established, prestigious, and accredited private universities in Saudi Arabia: the University of Business & Technology (UBT).

At our two Campuses, ELA is committed to provide our students with a rich and fulfilling experience, along with a supportive and creative learning environment. All that is designed to guide our students towards their university degrees at the UBT Colleges of Business Administration (CBA), College of Engineering (CE), Jeddah College of Advertising (JCA), and College of Law (CL).

We look forward to another success story with you.

All The Best,

Ghassan A. Shaker

Dean, UBTAcademy

OBJECTIVES

  • Prepare students for their academic studies at UBT.
  • Equip UBT students with the linguistic and transferrable skills needed for their professional endeavors.
  • Broaden and enrich students’ personality.
  • Develop the students’ critical thinking skills.
  • To ensure students’ utilization of digital platforms to fortify learning and develop lifelong learner identity.

WHY UBTA?

    Programs

    The English Programs have been designed to help learners of all levels in a modern and interactive way. 

    Our trainees will learn and practice English for everyday life with an additional focus on practicing speaking and writing. In addition to this, trainees have the option to study English for Specific Purposes which is job-specific English.

     

    We Monitor Your Progress

    Throughout the course, trainees will have regular test assessments with their teacher to monitor and record their progress.

    We Give Variety

    We use the Communicative Language Teaching Approach, which incorporates technology, various materials, and other resources to provide engaging lessons and maximize learning.

    We Focus on Communication

    We focus on successful communication by ensuring a balance between grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND STRUCTURE

UBTA  lessons focus on a series of highly engaging student-centered activities through National Geographic Life Series (Cengage’s Life 1- 4 textbooks series - American edition). Upon admission to UBT, students take the required standardized placement tests to determine their proper English proficiency level.

The entire program is delivered in four modules. Each module lasts eight academic weeks at a rate of 25 hours per week, ranging from Beginner (A1) to Upper Intermediate (B1) on the CEFR scale with its level descriptors.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

UBTA utilizes various methods for assessing students to ensure proper learning.

Quizzes, Writing workshops – Assesses the students’ writing skills as an integral productive skill to embark on university studies. MyELT: A digital platform for students to practice what they studied in class and to reflect on their learning. Projects: Assess the students’ speaking and interpersonal skills as they have to present on multiple topics of interest. Final Exam – Tests all material studied in the session/ semester.

Each 8 weeks covers one level of the program and is considered a full and independent course. Students are assessed as having successfully completed and passed one level by acquiring a cumulative score of 70%. Upon reaching level 4, students can proceed to enroll in their desired college programs at UBT.

UBTA A Program overview & Structure

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

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GRADING SYSTEM

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ADOPTION OF (CEFR) INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

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TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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PLACEMENT TESTS

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STUDENTS’ ATTENDANCE

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Services

A CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL TESTING CENTER

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Students ts Recreational Activities & Facilities

INFRASTRUCTURE AND FACILITIES

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USER FRIENDLY BUILDING

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STUDENTS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES

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SMART INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARDS

UBTA classrooms feature “SMART Interactive Whiteboards” fitted with LCD projectors. The system is fully utilized by teachers. Using these SMART Interactive Whiteboards has improved the teaching and learning experience for both teachers and students. It is also easy to share all kinds of media files. This enables a more conversational, richer mode of teaching.

IT GENERAL SERVICES

IT services are provided to UBTA Male and Female Campuses with IT support for administrative, academic, and quality assurance operations throughout the year. Specifically, the following services are extended to UBTA faculty & personnel:

Computers:
UBTA provides computer facilities, software, resources and IT service to students, staff and Teachers. All classrooms are equipped with high performance desktop computers with genuine Microsoft Windows 10, User friendly Smart Board and Projector, and all the classroom-presentation-tool & software’s required for teaching purposes.

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ADMINISTRATION

ADMINISTRATION

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HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT AND FACULTY MEMBER

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT AND FACULTY MEMBER

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Calendar

PLACEMENT TEST TUTORIALS & Sites

Online Oxford English Placement Test

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Oxford Online English Test

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Oxford Placement Test Tutorials

ELA EVENTS

SOCIAL MEDIA

Contact UBTAcademy

Mobile or WhatsApp: +966 55 909 2777

Email:

  • g.shaker@UBT.EDU.SA
  • nahass@UBTAcademy.edu.sa
  • bashandia@ubtacademy.edu.sa
  • s.alraddadi@UBTAcademy.edu.sa

University of Business and Technology,P.O. Box 110200,
JEDDAH - 21361
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.

ELA FINAL EXAMS SCHEDULE

ELA - FINAL EXAM SCHEDULES OF FALL 2020

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COLLEGE LEVEL ENGLISH LANGUAGE

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