About Our Programme

The English Preparatory Program at the School of Foreign Languages (SFL) implements a modular curriculum aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which defines language proficiency across six levels from A1 to C2 and groups these levels into three broad bands: Basic User, Independent User, and Proficient User.

In accordance with the CEFR proficiency framework, A1 and A2 correspond to the Basic User level, while B1 and B2 represent the Independent User level. As students advance through the program, they transition from utilizing English for basic and familiar communicative needs to demonstrating greater autonomy in comprehending and producing language across a wider range of contexts. This progression fosters increasingly effective and independent language use, systematically preparing students for the linguistic and academic demands of their undergraduate and graduate degree studies.

Students are placed into appropriate proficiency levels based on their performance in the English Placement Exam; therefore, individual learning trajectories vary depending on initial placement levels and academic progress achieved throughout the academic year. The program aims to ensure that students attain at least a B2 level of proficiency, thereby empowering them to actively engage in academic coursework where English is the medium of instruction.