For over 40 years, AMIDEAST has been proudly associated with the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, one of several programs committed to preparing leaders capable of meeting the challenges of the future.

Societies require effective public and private institutions in order to meet the social, economic and civic needs of their people. Programs focused on building the capacity of institutions to effectively implement their missions and respond to local demand for quality services are at the heart of successful development.

We are working with local, regional, and international partners to assist efforts to strengthen and build institutional capacity across the Middle East and North Africa region. These efforts are concentrated in four vital areas: education, legal and judicial reform, public administration, and civil society.

What is the TOEIC?

Who uses the TOEIC and how is it used?

How do I arrange for testing in the Middle East/North Africa?

What is the TOEIC?

The Test of English for International Communication, or TOEIC, is an English language proficiency test designed for international workplace environments. It is taken by more people than any other English language test and is recognized as a worldwide standard for English proficiency. The TOEIC test is used by more than 4,000 organizations worldwide, and over 2 million professionals and language students take the test every year.

The TOEIC test assesses English proficiency in reading and listening from beginning to professional levels. It measures the type of English that is found in the workplace but it does not require specialized knowledge or vocabulary. Its reliable results and continuous scale allow for comparison of test-takers and careful monitoring of their progress.

For all TOEIC testing at AMIDEAST, rapid scoring and reporting services are provided. Institutions can expect to receive score results within one week after a TOEIC administration. Handsome, color-coded certificates can also be provided to test-takers as a record of their accomplishment.

The TOEIC test, designed by the Educational Testing Service and published by the Chauncey Group International, is administered by AMIDEAST throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

Who uses the TOEIC and how is it used?

Employers use the TOEIC test as a management tool for

What is the ITP?

Who uses the ITP and how is it used?

How do I arrange for testing in the Middle East/North Africa?

What is the ITP?

Two English language proficiency tests are offered through the Institutional Testing Program (ITP)the TOEFL® ITP, designed for intermediate and advanced students of English, and the Pre-TOEFL®, for beginning- to intermediate-level students. The tests are based on past editions of paper-based TOEFL tests, making them an excellent assessment and learning tool for individuals who will eventually be taking the TOEFL.

Both the TOEFL ITP and the Pre-TOEFL are multiple-choice tests that measure listening comprehension, structure and written expression, and reading comprehension. The Pre-TOEFL also includes vocabulary questions. The TOEFL ITP takes 115 minutes to complete while the Pre-TOEFL takes 70 minutes.

AMIDEAST is authorized by the Educational Testing Service to administer TOEFL ITP and Pre-TOEFL tests to individuals or to groups. For all ITP testing at AMIDEAST, rapid scoring and reporting services are provided. Test administrators can expect to receive score results within one week after an ITP administration.

Who uses the ITP and how is it used?

English language training programs; schools, universities, and educational institutions that teach primarily in a language other than English; and organizations and agencies use the ITP to

What other tests are available?

Where do I get registration bulletins?

Where and when can I take these rests?

How do I register?

How do I prepare for these tests?

What do I do on the day of the test?

What about my scores? 

What other tests are available?

A number of other tests are offered regularly or by demand at AMIDEAST.

AMIDEAST trainers work with private companies, educational institutions, governmental agencies, and nongovernmental organizations to identify special training needs and develop programs tailored to meet them. In many cases, training covers a multi-year period, helping to build capacity needed in today’s competitive global environment.  Individual representatives are encouraged to contact country offices in the countries where they operate for additional information.

Some of the sectors in which we are engaged in contributing to workforce development include:

English Language Training for Air Traffic Controllers and Airline Pilots

AMIDEAST has worked with Tunisia’s air traffic controllers and pilots for nearly two decades to raise their proficiency in aviation English to the international aviation industry’s standards.

English Skills for Egyptian Tourism

Working with Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and its tourism industry. AMIDEAST is improving the English language proficiency and cross-cultural skills of 100,000 front-line tourism workers as Egypt seeks to grow its international tourism sector.

English for International Agencies

Working with the European Commission and United Nations agencies, AMIDEAST is assisting local professionals in international organizations to improve their language proficiency to operate more effectively. 

For more information please contact our English Language Training Director, Helena Simas at Hsimas@amideast.org

AMIDEAST is engaged in several innovative programs that target economically disadvantaged youth across the Middle East and North Africa, challenging them to develop their communications skills, learn new skills and expand their outlook on life. 

AMIDEAST believes that these programs are critical to advancing the broader goals of economic development and civil society in the region and is deeply committed to assisting these students to achieve greater personal, academic and professional success. 

Entrepreneurship can play a critical role in creating economic opportunity and changing lives. AMIDEAST is committed to working with local, regional, and international partners to advance entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa through programs and initiatives that raise awareness and provide training opportunities for men and women alike.

Our work in this area includes:

AMIDEAST training centers in several countries offer programs for business professionals, students, and executives interested in increasing competence in basic business skills and advanced management techniques.

Our centers offer courses, workshops, and seminars for individuals seeking to improve their skills and effectiveness in the workplace.  Topics include team building, global communications, public speaking, human resources management and technology integration.  AMIDEAST Centers also offer training in performance-based management practices. Taught mainly in English, these programs improve English language proficiencies in areas relevant to professional success.

Program Summary

The English Access Microscholarship Program (Access Program) is an exciting initiative of the U.S. Department of State. This highly effective training program is designed to provide a significant English-language learning experience to bright non-elite 14- to 18- year-old students. Funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, it also has the goal of improving students’ appreciation of U.S. culture and values, encouraging critical thinking and open-mindedness, and improving performance in regular school classes. Launched in 2004, the Access Program is worldwide. AMIDEAST is currently serving over 6,000 youth in nine MENA countries: Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia, the West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.