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Do you want to improve your English but find that classes are just too expensive? Or you find that the classes are never held during the time that you are available?

AMIDEAST has the perfect solution! Why don't you learn English from home? We can offer you 90-day access to any of the skills below for only AED150. For less than the cost of a meal you can improve your English and improve your chances of promotion or finding a better job.

Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation have announced the signing of a bilateral agreement with New York’s Carnegie Hall in the interest of furthering the Arts and developing educational programs. The collaboration will involve the developing of joint activities and events whereby local talents will have the opportunity to showcase their talents at each other’s venues.

The agreement was signed by the Founder of ADMAF, Hoda Al-Kamis Kanoo, and Sir Clive Gillinson, the Executive and Artistic Director of Carnegie Hall, who plan to work together to introduce educational programs and to encourage and support artistic and musical development within both cities.

In attendance was Mary Corrado, Member of the Advisory Board for ADMAF and Country Director of AMIDEAST.
 

What is the TFI Test?

The Test de francais international (TFI) is a French language proficiency test for people whose native language is not French. It measures the everyday French skills of people working in an international environment. A standardized test that measures French proficiency on a single, continuous scale, the TFI test is for language learners of all levels, regardless of their occupation or background. Test scores indicated how well people can communicate in French with others in daily life and workplace settings. The test does not require specialized knowledge beyond that of a person who uses French in everyday work activities.

When and Where Can I Take the TFI Test?

The TFI test is available throughout the world. Testing can be arranged through schools, corporations, or other organizations that ask students or employees to take the TFI test. If testing has not been arranged through your organization, you can contact your AMIDEAST to find out when and where you can take the test.

What Score Do I Need To "Pass" the TFI Test?

The TFI test is not the kind of test that one "passes" or "fails." Not every job or task requires the same level of French proficiency. The TFI test measures different levels of French ability or proficiency. It helps learners set goals and measure their progress as their French improves; it enables people to demonstrate what they currently can accomplish in French. The single, continuous scale also makes it possible for learners to set attainable goals and to measure their progress as their French improves. Some companies use the TFI test to set their own score standards, based on the levels of French necessary to carry out particular responsibilities. Other companies offer French  training to help their employees reach target TFI test scores.

Ms. Catherine Chikhani, MBA

Catherine Chikhani is a highly experienced management consultant and trainer who has worked in Lebanon, United States of America, Belgium, Bahrain and the UAE for more than 20 years.  During this time, she has worked for a number of educational institutions of global presence, such as AMIDEAST, Harvard Overseas Executive Programs and Berlitz Language Center. Ms. Chikhani offers management coaching and group training programs tailored to the requirements of foreign and local companies operating in the region.  She excels at tackling management change issues, business development challenges and difficulties revolving around cultural differences.  Ms. Chikhani is a certified NLP Master Coach and holds an MBA degree with concentration in organizational behavior and change management from the American University in Dubai. 

Ms. Joy Gumz, CPA, CISA, PMP

Joy Gumz brings a unique perspective to her training and consulting work by combining the fields of project management, information technology, accounting, and auditing.  She has consulted with numerous Global 2000 organizations, including Novartis, Chevron, the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, Ashland Oil, Credit Suisse, Wolseley, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, the United Nations, SAP AG, and Siemens.  She has taught project management and auditing courses at KPMG UK, Takreer Refinery, the Majid Al Futtaim Group, DHS, Parker-Hannifin, Cal State University and the University of California, as well as other global organizations.  Ms. Gumz has published numerous papers in project management and is an international speaker.  She is a member of the Project Management Institute’s Technology Member Advisory Group, a 10-member board that provides advice on information technology.