ELI Celebrates the 90th National Day

KAU announced the ELI as recipient of the first place prize for the KAU Sports Activities Competition for the academic year 2019/2020, followed by the Faculty of Economics & Administration, the Faculty of Arts & Humanities, and the Faculty of Engineering.

The announcement was made on Thursday April 16, 2020, during a ’Virtual’ Awards Ceremony honored by the presence of KAU President, Prof Abdulrahman Al-Youbi.

In the KAU General Activities Competition, the ELI bagged 3rd place, following the ...

The ELI Dean and Vice-Deans held the annual meeting with ELI Faculty at King Faisal Convention Center earlier this week to explore new ways of thinking to take the Institute to new heights.

At the start of the meeting, the Dean, Dr. Abdullah Al-Bargi, welcomed faculty members and thanked them for their hard work and dedication in delivering the ELI Preparatory Year English Language Program (ELI PYELP), the success of which is clearly evidenced by the students' outstanding performance in the first quarter standardized tests of the current academic year 2019/2020. Dr. Al-Bargi stated, ...

The ELI Dean and Vice-Deans held the annual meeting with the Preparatory Year (PY) students entitled "The Student Voice” on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the King Faisal Conference Center.

At the start of his speech, the ELI Dean, Dr. Abdullah Al-Bargi, warmly welcomed the students wishing them a rich university life and experience in which they would acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills in preparation for joining their University colleges. He said, ...

KAU President Prof. Abdulrahman Al-Youbi has received the ELI Annual Report for academic year 2018/2019. The Report included the achievements of the Institute, and documented the high levels of academic and administrative performance and professional development achieved during the year according to the Key Performance Indicators targeted in the Institute's Strategic Plan "Maani" 2018-2020.

The Report was delivered to the President by the ELI Dean Dr. Abdullah Al Bargi in the presence of ...

In support of ELI’s extensive set of digital language learning tools, and its expansive and recently enhanced academic English programs, the Professional Development Unit, with the support of the Vice-Dean for Development, kicked off its year 2019 Professional Development Workshop Series at the King Faisal Conference Center with a workshop on 'Effective and Dynamic Use of Mobile Apps in the Language Classroom'. Experienced faculty gathered to ...

King Abdulaziz University President, Prof. Abdulrahman Al-Yubi, sponsored the ELI celebration of the 89th Saudi National Day on Thursday, September 26, 2019, in the presence of the University Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Prof. Abdulmoneim Al-Hayyani.

The President toured the exhibition of the three pillars of Saudi Vision 2030 (a vibrant society - a thriving economy - an ambitious nation). He then watched a video presentation in English entitled: ...

In celebration of our 89th National Day, a 2019 special issue of Arab World English Journal for the ELI faculty is now out.

‎“Application of Global ELT Practices in Saudi Arabia.”

Congratulations to our authors.

On Sunday, September 1st, 2019, the English Language Institute (ELI) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) held a welcoming reception for Preparatory Year English Language Program newly-admitted students for the 2019/2020 academic year. The new students were greeted at ...

The ELI is excited to announce nearly 40 members of its faculty have begun prestigious Train the Trainer course from Cambridge University’s Assessment English department this week at King Abdualaziz University. This year long program seeks to help participants build a significant foundation as teacher trainers and educators in-line with international best practices in teacher development. This year’s participants join the ...

The ELI is excited to announce nearly 40 members of its faculty have begun prestigious Train the Trainer course from Cambridge University’s Assessment English department this week at King Abdualaziz University. This year long program seeks to help participants build a significant foundation as teacher trainers and educators in-line with international best practices in teacher development. This year’s participants join the ELI cohort of over 100 previous course graduates making it ...

The English Language Institute (ELI) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) was named winner of the KAU Quality and Academic Accreditation Award for the academic year 2018/2019 on Thursday May 23, 2019. Minister of Education, Dr Hamad Al Alshaikh, handed the award to the ELI Dean, Dr Abdullah Al-Bargi, at ...

Minister of Education, Dr Hamad Al Alshaikh, officially opened the new ELI Writing Center during an inaugural ceremony held at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) on Thursday May 23, 2019. The Minister launched the ELI Writing Center following the conclusion of the 6th KAU Council Session for the academic year 2018/2019. The ELI Writing Center was given ...

After two days of enlightening talks, illuminating sessions and interactive and lively workshops, the King Abdulaziz University (KAU) English Language Institute (ELI) concluded Symposium 2019 looking to the future, with a firm commitment to ...

On Thursday, April 25, 2019, it was announced that the English Language Institute (ELI) at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) had come first in the university community for its comprehensive and exemplary execution of the ...

The English Language Institute (ELI) has received the KAU President Excellence and Creativity in e-Learning Award. HE Prof. Abdulrahman Al-Youbi, KAU President handed the award to the ELI Dean, Dr. Abdullah Al-Bargi, during ...

The King Abdulaziz University English Language Institute (KAU ELI) Dean, Dr Abdullah Al-Bargi, and the Institute Vice-Deans held a lively and enlightening open town-hall discussion with the Institute students, Tuesday.

Under the leadership and direction of the ELI’s Vice Dean for Development Dr. Khalid Al Harthi, the operational team from the ELI met on Thursday the 29th of November as part of ...

The Dean of the English Language Institute (ELI), Dr. Abdullah Al-Bargi, held a town hall meeting with the Preparatory Year Program (PYP) students in the Grand Hall at the KAU King Faisal Convention Center.

The English Language Institute (ELI) at King Abdulaziz University held recently its mid-year symposium dubbed “Back to basics: Core Competencies in Language Teaching” at King Faisal Convention Center.

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, handed the Prince Khaled Al-Faisal Prize for Moderation (in Translation) to the Dean of the English Language Institute, Dr Abdullah Al-Bargi, on Sunday in Jeddah.