Standard Programs

The standard English language programs enable students to complete a full course over the duration of an academic semester. Offered by the International Language Center, these courses emphasize an integrated development of the four core language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The programs are structured across three levels: 

– ESTA 1 (equivalent to IELTS Band 4) 

– ESTA 2 (equivalent to IELTS Band 5) 

– ESTA 3 (equivalent to IELTS Band 6) 

These courses are developed in line with the university’s strategic goals to foster international communication and collaboration with leading global universities and research institutions.

Participants must attend classes at the scheduled times. Each course comprises 16 sessions, with each session lasting 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Teacher Training Programs

These specialized programs encompass training for English language instructors and IELTS preparation course instructors. The general English teacher training covers effective methodologies for teaching language skills, classroom management, and assessment techniques. The IELTS teacher training includes instruction on IELTS-specific skills, as well as test administration and scoring procedures.

Benefits for Undergraduate Students at Amirkabir University of Technology

English language courses delivered by the International Language Center are a compulsory component for Amirkabir University of Technology students. Successful completion exempts undergraduate students from the General English 1 and 2 courses. For doctoral candidates, it also fulfills the English proficiency requirement for the comprehensive doctoral examination.

Additional benefits for undergraduate students include: 

– Issuance of an ESTA 3 proficiency certificate upon successful completion 

– Upgrading of self-funded course credentials to international program status 

– Comprehensive preparation for recognized international English proficiency examinations 

– Validity of the proficiency certificate throughout the student’s program at the university, extending to doctoral studies for eligibility in the comprehensive examination 

English Language Assessments

Placement Assessment

The placement assessment is conducted online through the secure TESTA platform, in full compliance with CEFR and ESTA standards. This allows students to complete the test remotely and receive results promptly without visiting the center.

Ongoing Assessments

Progress is evaluated through regular assessments during the semester. A mid-term skills assessment is held in the seventh session of each term. Speaking proficiency is assessed via individual interviews, which are fully recorded. Scoring allocation is as follows: mid-term examination (36 points), final examination (50 points), and active class participation (14 points).

ESTA Proficiency Examination

The ESTA is a comprehensive English proficiency examination that evaluates all four language skills. It is held once per academic season at the Amirkabir International Language Center.

Exam Description

The examination consists of written and oral sections. The written component assesses listening, reading, and writing skills and lasts approximately three hours. The speaking assessment is conducted in person.