The Center's Vision

Our deep belief in our educational and pedagogical mission stems from our belief in the importance of full cooperation and constructive communication with all those who are deeply interested in teaching and learning English in Egypt and the Arab countries. This interest includes a wide range of individuals and organizations concerned with the English language and its teaching.

This interest is based on a full understanding of the importance of continuous professional development for teachers of English as a foreign language, as well as for teacher trainers and those who manage their learning environments. Therefore, we place great emphasis on a culture of standards, which helps us define our goals and ambitions for English language teaching, as well as review teaching mechanisms and programs to ensure these ambitions are met and work to enhance them.

• The Center's Mission

This requires formulating standards agreed upon by the Ministry, university faculties, and other institutions with which we work. This is followed by developing the programs offered in accordance with these standards.

Center's objectives

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Objectives:

Supporting English language education across the university in general, and in English language departments in particular.

Collaborating with Faculties of Education and the Ministry of Education to design training programs for teachers and supervisors in the field of English language teaching as a foreign language across various branches of education (general and technical).

Preparing and graduating highly qualified personnel to take on the task of training and developing English language teachers.

Reviewing and evaluating English language curricula at different educational levels.

Encouraging research and professional training in the field of English language teaching.

Documenting and disseminating information related to modern trends in English language instruction.

Organizing training courses for university staff, staff from other universities, and personnel from various institutions.

Hosting scientific conferences aimed at exploring recent developments, exchanging expertise, and enhancing the skills necessary to improve English language teaching and learning for students across all educational levels and types, in accordance with the latest global training systems and programs.

Center's specializations

• Organizing various training courses and programs to train teachers and supervisors in the fields of English language teaching and learning.

• Organizing various training courses and programs for students and community members in the field of learning and mastering the English language.

• Organizing training programs for graduate students at various Egyptian universities to learn and master the English language.

• Organizing seminars and workshops for faculty staff in English departments at the university's faculties to hone skills, keep abreast of new developments, and keep pace with scientific advances in research and teaching methods.

• Organizing an annual national conference to address areas of enhancing English language teaching and learning, discuss issues and problems in language teaching, and present modern trends, visions, and innovative ideas in English language teaching.

• Documenting and disseminating information and scientific research on modern trends in the field of English language teaching through the publication of a specialized academic journal issued quarterly (Occasional Papers).

• Publishing a booklet containing the research and scientific papers addressed by the annual scientific conference, entitled "Proceedings."

Center's achievements

Key Achievements and Activities of the Center:

The center previously offered scholarships for master's theses specialized in English language teaching methodologies, a practice that was suspended in 1987 to avoid duplication with similar theses granted by the Faculty of Education.

Since 1996, the center has offered preparation courses for English Language Proficiency Tests, being the first center at Ain Shams University to do so.

The center publishes a peer-reviewed academic journal titled Occasional Paper, with 85 issues released as of January 2024.

A language laboratory equipped with 20 computers was established to support English language learning and teacher training using technology. Efforts are underway to establish a modern language lab to keep up with advancements in English language teaching.

The center organizes TEFL training programs that incorporate modern technology and applications to enhance the teaching skills of English language teachers at all levels of education (general and technical).

Numerous specialized, low-cost training courses in conversation and other language areas are held for students and those interested, benefiting Ain Shams University and other institutions, aiming to improve English language proficiency.

Specialized training programs are provided for Mathematics and Science teachers who teach in English, with continuous development to match global scientific and educational advances.

In collaboration with international publishing houses, the center conducts regular scientific workshops and seminars to enhance the skills of English teachers in public, experimental, and international schools.

In cooperation with the British Council, the center was the first in Egypt to implement the Cambridge Assessment Program for evaluating English teaching methods.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, USAID, and IELP II, the center published the SPEER English Language Book in 2000 for use in language schools.

In 2006, the center held free training courses for English teachers enrolled in postgraduate studies on Educational Technology in Schools, focusing on computer literacy and applications, in collaboration with USAID.

The center has published 77 volumes of its annual conference proceedings (Proceedings) up to January 2022.

Center experts have contributed to the training of 150 senior teachers and supervisors, many of whom went on to obtain professional diplomas, master's, and Ph.D. degrees from the Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University.

Thousands of teachers have been trained across different educational regions, in cooperation with the Training Directorate at the Ministry of Education.

The center has developed 52 training modules for teacher development.

At the request of the National Center for Educational Research, the center conducted an evaluation of English textbooks for preparatory and secondary stages to assess their suitability for students' needs and capabilities.

Prepared printed and recorded instructional materials for first- and second-year students at Faculties of Education.

Collaborated with faculty members from various universities to develop and pilot English language materials for third- and fourth-year students.

Center experts have been involved in training and teaching assistant professors and lecturers at various universities.

Many assistant lecturers and teaching assistants have been sent on training missions to universities in the USA and UK for professional development and research.

The center has established partnerships with accredited training centers outside Cairo to expand the accessibility of its programs to trainees across Egypt.

Since 2017, the center has held an annual talent competition for students of the Faculty of Education in areas such as acting, theater, singing, poetry, and musical performance, offering monetary and in-kind prizes to winners.

In 2016 and 2017, the center organized a career fair for students of the Faculty of Education, inviting private and international schools and universities to recruit qualified graduates.

The center provides diverse training programs in English-related fields for teachers of various subjects taught in English (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, etc.), training approximately 4,000 participants annually, including international trainees via online learning.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports – Youth and Adolescents Division, the center has trained 500 young learners (aged 11–18) in English language skills since 2022.

A new program is under approval to offer English language training for vocational school graduates and students to prepare them for careers in the maritime industry aboard multinational ships.

CDELT has held 36 International Conference as follows:

English Teaching in Egypt

Discourse Analysis Theory and Applications

English for Specific Purposes

English for Specific Purposes in Egypt

Language and Literature

Appropriate Methodologies

Testing and Evaluation in English Teaching

Professional Development: Education and Training

Literature, Linguistics and Culture in Language Teaching

Teaching English: The Decade Ahead

Creativity in English Teaching

New Policies and Strategies for English Teaching

Global Age: Issues in English Language Education

Dialogue of Languages and English Language Education

English Language in 2000

The English Language Teacher as Interpreter

The Role of the Reader in English Language Education

Language in Age of Knowledge

New Guidelines for Child Education in the 21st Century

The Role of CDELT in the Third Millennium

Meeting Challenges of ELT in the Arab World

The Specific Role of EFL for the Arab World: The Decade ahead

The Language Educator in the Arab World: Guaranteeing an Active Learning Environment

Teaching English in the Primary Stage: Theory and Practice

Current Developments in English Language Teaching

Literacy and English as a Foreign Language (EFL)

English as a Foreign Language… a Futuristic Vision

Technology and Language Learning: from Theory to Practice

E-Learning and Language…. The Spirit of Age

Globalization and English Language Teaching and Learning: Challenges and Strategies

Active Learning in EFL: Introspect and Prospect.

Teaching English in the 21st Century: New Horizons

Teacher as Researcher.

Passion for the Profession

Green Teaching: Eco-centric English in the Digital Age

i-Teach: Humachine in English Language Teaching (ELT)

Passing an English language placement test with a minimum score of 70% - 72-hour course in two stages

English language course for different faculty departments (24 hours per level)

English language teacher preparation course for teaching IGCSE courses.

An English language placement test is required. Candidates must score 70% to enroll in the course.

The English language course is 60 hours long.

A course to prepare teachers for teaching IGCSE British secondary school courses.

* An English language placement test. Candidates must obtain a 70% score to enroll in the course.

* A 36-hour English language course.

* A 54-hour specialty course.

English Language Math and Science Teacher Preparation Course for Different Levels

*English Language Placement Test (required)

Achieving a score of 70%

*Specialization Placement Test (required)

Achieving a score of 60%

*Preliminary English Language Course for those who score between 30% and 69% on the English Language Placement Test

*First Level in English

*Second Level in Specialization

Scientific Conferences

Organizing an annual national conference to address areas of enhancing English language teaching and learning. It discusses issues and problems in language teaching, as well as presenting modern trends, visions, and innovative ideas in teaching English.

Scientific Seminars and Workshops

Organizing seminars and workshops for faculty members in English language departments at the university's colleges to hone skills, keep abreast of new developments, and keep pace with scientific progress in research and teaching methods.

Research Services

Providing a specialized scientific library containing the latest books, references, and scientific periodicals in the fields of English language to serve students and researchers at the college and other universities.

Scientific Publications

The Center publishes a quarterly scientific journal called "Occasional Papers." This journal publishes specialized scientific research in the English language. Among the most important publications are those related to the latest methods of teaching English in university and pre-university education, for all types of private and technical education

An annual journal, Proceedings, is published as an annex to the scientific conferences held by the Center, and the research discussed in the conference sessions is published through it.
 

Training courses

Courses

TEFL (120 hrs.)

English for Kids (3 Levels* 24hrs)

TEFL for Young Learners (60 hrs)

TOEFL (48 hrs.)

IELTS (40 hrs.)

Pre-Celta (40 hrs.)

TOEFL (16 hrs.)

Pronunciation & Conversation (32 hrs.)

Oral Communication Skills (5 Levels * 24 hrs.)

General English (8Levels * 24hrs)

Conversation (8 Levels * 24hrs)

Translation (24 hrs.)

English for Parents (2 Modules)

KG English Language Teacher's (36 hrs.)

Academic Writing (36 hrs.)

STEM