About IELC
The International English Language Centre (IELC) is a pivotal and influential unit within the Presidency of Sulaimani Polytechnic University. It was established by Ministerial Decree No. 21800, issued by the KRG Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on 9 November 2014. IELC is one of the leading public language centres in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, renowned for delivering high-quality English language training and examination services.
IELC is housed in a purpose-built facility, featuring a state-of-the-art computer lab, modern classrooms, extensive learning resources, and advanced audio-visual equipment. Since its establishment, IELC has offered a diverse range of English language training programmes to academics, employees, and students within and beyond Sulaimani Polytechnic University. This success is driven by its highly qualified and experienced instructors, along with its efficient and dedicated administrative staff.
Additionally, IELC provides specialised English language courses for postgraduate applicants, postgraduate students, and university instructors pursuing academic titles, in compliance with the guidelines and under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Moreover, IELC delivers in-sessional academic English courses for postgraduate students, equipping them with essential academic and study skills to enhance their performance. IELC also oversees the English Language Foundation Course, which is centrally administered at the university level and is a mandatory requirement for all first-year students across the colleges and institutes of Sulaimani Polytechnic University.
Furthermore, IELC is an officially authorized examination venue for the British Council Iraq, responsible for administering IELTS examinations
