1. Review of ELI, KAU Mission and Vision and Statements
Mission:
Kau’s Mission
Community Responsibility: Developments Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
ELI’s Current Mission Statement
The Mission of the English Language Institute (ELI) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is to
provide intensive instruction as a foreign language, delivered by qualified instructors using an
internationally-oriented curriculum, to preparatory students in order to enhance their English
language skills and facilitate their academic progress.
New ELI Mission Statements:
Men’s Campus
The mission of the English Language Institute (ELI) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is to
provide effective instruction of English to speakers of other languages, delivered by qualified
instructors using an internationally-oriented curriculum, to students in order to enhance their
English language skills and facilitate their academic progress.
Women’s Campus
The mission of the Internationally accredited English Language Institute (ELI) at King
Abdulaziz University (KAU) is to provide a master program in TESOL in addition to intensive
instruction on English as Foreign Language facilitated by experimented and dynamic instructors
engaged in continuous professional development and ensuring university achieve immediate
level of English competency (CEFR B1) within one year through progressive and structured
curriculum supported by e-learning platform with specific learning outcomes and cultural
awareness.
Women’s colleges
The mission of the internationally-oriented English Language Institute (ELI) at King Abdulaziz
University (KAU) is to provide innovative instruction to foundation year students as well as
promoting research, professional development, and community services.
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