Our Work
English Language Programs
English language skills open doors of opportunity
Interest in learning English- the leading language of business communication across the region- is growing exponentially. Our programs assist students of all ages and backgrounds to acquire confidence in oral and written English.
We offer both general English language training and specialized instruction for professionals in specific areas. We design courses tailored to the specialized needs of individual organizations, businesses, and government agencies. In addition, AMIDEAST is involved in training English teachers and providing technical assistance to large and small businesses, educational institutions, government agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.
Hope Fund
Program Summary
The Hope Fund Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to provide talented Palestinian youth who possess leadership potential with an opportunity to pursue an undergraduate degree in the United States. It targets Palestinian refugees living below the poverty line throughout the Mideast, but especially in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, where the needs are most urgent. The program is the result of the generosity and commitment of Dr. Fahim Qubain, with support and cooperation from AMIDEAST’s offices in West Bank/Gaza, Jordan, and Lebanon. Since its inception in 2000, nearly 30 bright young men and women have begun their undergraduate studies in the United States.
Main Goals
- Expand educational opportunity for youth of Palestinian background living in Lebanon, Jordan, or the West Bank and Gaza, particularly those living in refugee camps
- Encourage youth with leadership potential and desire to give back to their communities
Program Results
- Nearly 30 young women and men have received four-year scholarships from U.S. higher educational institutions since the establishment of the Hope Fund in 2000.
- Participating schools include Augustana, Bridgewater, Columbia, Guilford, Hollins, Illinios, Manhattanville, Randolph-Macon, Roanoke, and Swarthmore Colleges and Washington and Lee University.
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Hope Fund
Program Summary
The Hope Fund Undergraduate Scholarship is designed to provide talented Palestinian youth who possess leadership potential with an opportunity to pursue an undergraduate degree in the United States. It targets Palestinian refugees living below the poverty line throughout the Mideast, but especially in the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria, where the needs are most urgent. The program is the result of the generosity and commitment of Dr. Fahim Qubain, with support and cooperation from AMIDEAST’s offices in West Bank/Gaza, Jordan, and Lebanon. Since its inception in 2000, nearly 30 bright young men and women have begun their undergraduate studies in the United States. |
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Main Goals
- Expand educational opportunity for youth of Palestinian background living in Lebanon, Jordan, or the West Bank and Gaza, particularly those living in refugee camps
- Encourage youth with leadership potential and desire to give back to their communities
Program Results
- Nearly 30 young women and men have received four-year scholarships from U.S. higher educational institutions since the establishment of the Hope Fund in 2000.
- Participating schools include Augustana, Bridgewater, Columbia, Guilford, Hollins, Illinios, Manhattanville, Randolph-Macon, Roanoke, and Swarthmore Colleges and Washington and Lee University.
Professional Training Course Descriptions
In this two-day workshop, participants learn to organize data, write outlines, write various types of business-related correspondence, and respond to letters, memos, and electronic correspondence, both formal and informal. Participants target their writing to a specific purpose and audience and learn to apply a clear and concise business writing style, and to use appropriate technological tools for their work.
In this two-day workshop, participants learn to organize data, write outlines, and write various types of business reports, both formal and informal. Participants target their report writing to a specific purpose and audience and learn to apply a clear and concise business writing style, and to use appropriate technological tools for their work.
In this two-day workshop, participants learn how to assess their communication styles and how to affirm and understand different personalities and preferences. The course increases interpersonal effectiveness through demonstrating the impacts of different communication styles.
Professional Training Course Descriptions
English Course Descriptions
The General English course focuses on accuracy and fluency with an integrated skills and strategy-based curriculum that aims at developing the four language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course also focuses on improving pronunciation and increasing vocabulary. Participants are placed in one of the following stages based on their placement test results: beginner, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate, and pre-advanced. To ensure consistency of instruction, one series is used for each stage. Each book is covered in three consecutive levels. Certificates are awarded at the successful completion of each stage.
AMIDEAST conversation courses are divided into four levels. The training focuses on a variety of everyday essential topics to ultimately improve participant fluency, accuracy and ability to communicate. The conversation courses give the participants the extra practice they need to become fluent. The main idea of the conversation course at AMIDEAST is to focus on the students' ability to express themselves in everyday situations. Therefore, students work on pronunciation, vocabulary and idioms (in the advanced level) to further develop their conversational skills. They also receive individualized feedback on grammar and pronunciation errors. Class activities include: group discussions, role plays, pronunciation, and games.
Testing Frequently Asked Questions
When I apply to universities, what admission tests may I be expected to take?
Are there tests other than the TOEFL and TSE that may be useful in assessing my English proficiency?
What about tests that may help me complete college more quickly?
When should I take university entrance exams?
Where do I find information about the tests?
What should I do on the day of the test?
How long is my test score valid?
How can I prepare for the exams?
When should I receive my test scores?
What should I do if my test scores don't arrive in this time frame?
When I apply to universities, what admission tests may I be expected to take?
SAT II
What is the SAT Subject Tests?
The SAT Subject Tests is a series of tests on specific academic subjects. Some of these tests may be required by some U.S. and international colleges and universities, both for entrance and placement, during the undergraduate admissions process. Among the tests offered are
· Writing
· Literature
· U.S. History
· World History
· Math Level IC
· Math Level IIC
· Biology (Ecological/Molecular)
· Chemistry
· Physics
· Languages, including French, Spanish, and English, among others
More details can be found in the SAT Subject Tests test bulletin.
AMIDEAST maintains a supply of test bulletins. If you are not in a country where AMIDEAST has an office, please visit your high school guidance counselor or local advising office to obtain a bulletin.
Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Preparation Course
The GMAT course is designed to help students improve their verbal, quantitative, and analytical skills, and build their confidence to enable them to perform well on the GMAT and improve their chances of gaining admission to graduate schools of business. The six varieties of questions on the exam are explained and strategies are suggested to improve performance. Students will have access to computers with GMAT software, enabling them to become familiar with the computer-based exam. A full-scale practice test is also at the end of the course to prepare students. In addition, techniques for increasing test-awareness and reducing test anxiety are discussed. The GMAT course is a 42-hour course divided into verbal and quantitative sections of 21 hours. The verbal component of the course covers the following areas: reading comprehension, critical reasoning, sentence correction and analytical writing assessment. The quantitative section of the course covers: math review (arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and word problems), problem solving, and data sufficiency.
