The English Language Center (ELC) has been established within BUC since 2018. It also works in close cooperation with the various departments and colleges of the University to encourage students to develop their English language skills. These skills support their academic and professional life. The Center offers several English courses for general, academic, and special purposes in addition to a range of elective courses. These courses meet the needs of university students in different disciplines and colleges, as well as other courses and training courses that serve faculty and community members.
The Language Center is wheelchair accessible.
Basement level of the Administrative Building.
Saturdays-Thursdays 8:30 am-5:00 pm
In 2019, BUC announced its partnership with America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) Egypt resulting in raising the benchmark for its admission against international standards. AMIDEAST, the exclusive provider of ETS assessment in the MENA region, is a private American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training, and development assistance. BUC is proud to make use of AMIDEAST expertise to provide the TOEIC Bridge and the TOEIC Exam for all university graduates.
In 2019, BUC announced its partnership with America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) Egypt resulting in raising the benchmark for its admission against international standards. AMIDEAST, the exclusive provider of ETS assessment in the MENA region, is a private American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training, and development assistance. BUC is proud to make use of AMIDEAST expertise to provide the TOEIC Bridge and the TOEIC Exam for all university graduates.
No, the ELC does not award course credit. Since there are no associated course numbers for such classes, there is no way to award credit. If you score well enough on the exam (that is, your proficiency level meets or exceeds that required by your college or school), the LC will request a waiver of your foreign language requirement from your college or school.
If you achieved a high score that is higher than the 11 courses that we offer at the language center, you can get a language waiver however you still need to sit for an Exit TOEIC Exam before graduation.
The LC does not have practice exams or test preparation materials. The best way to prepare is to practice your reading, listening, and speaking of the language.
You will take your exam at the ELC Laboratory, which is located at Rm# 013 & 014 in the basement of the Administrative Building. We will work with you to arrange a day and time during our office hours for you to take the exam.
The time for tests depends on the source of the test. You are allowed up to 2 hours for the TOEIC Bridge Entry Exam.
The amount of time varies substantially depending on the test vendor. The entire process can take up to a week for online tests’ results.
No, you can’t retake a language exam.
If you have read and reviewed these FAQs, but you still have questions, please feel free to contact us at info@buc.edu.eg or by phone at 19592 Ext. 1123.