{"id":18730,"date":"2023-01-09T13:17:53","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T10:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spu.edu.iq\/en\/?page_id=18730"},"modified":"2026-07-19T15:52:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T12:52:50","slug":"international-english-language-centre-ielc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spu.edu.iq\/en\/centers\/international-english-language-centre-ielc\/","title":{"rendered":"International English Language Centre (IELC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae3dc6865076a4b6ccf43b1858696ae7\" style=\"color:#a80707\">About IELC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<br>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.<br>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.<br>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.<br>Furthermore, IELC is an officially authorized examination venue for the British Council Iraq, responsible for administering IELTS examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2bbb915683549a26dac397cb02319cbb\" style=\"color:#a80707\"><strong>Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International English Language Centre (IELC) delivers high-quality English language education and training, equipping learners with practical linguistic skills that enhance their communicative competencies. Through academic programmes, IELC aims to empower students to become effective communicators and make meaningful contributions to their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d1d4448fd48ea6ac3717e1f916d3a978\" style=\"color:#a80707\"><strong>Vision<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aligned with international best practices, the International English Language Centre (IELC) provides comprehensive learning opportunities for English language learners both within and beyond Sulaimani Polytechnic University. The centre is committed to enhancing learners\u2019 skills through a structured and progressive approach, incorporating innovative teaching methodologies to empower them to build a successful future for themselves and contribute positively to their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-73ebec12fb6fae69f365720137b5e446\" style=\"color:#a80707\"><strong>Objectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Providing learning opportunities for English language learners both within and beyond Sulaimani Polytechnic University.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delivering English language instruction that develops key language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing) alongside essential language systems (grammar and vocabulary).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering English language courses for both general and academic purposes, tailored to meet the diverse needs of learners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting intensive courses designed to train students and researchers in academic writing, preparing them with the linguistic and analytical skills necessary for producing effective research papers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bbc133e92c8c5d9967bd55f4f2633a98\" style=\"color:#a80707\"><strong>English language services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eceded;font-size:16px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">1. <strong>English Language Foundation Course<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This annually conducted course focuses on English for Academic Purposes (EAP), equipping first-year students at Sulaimani Polytechnic University&#8217;s colleges and institutes with the essential English language skills required for academic success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eceded;font-size:16px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\"><strong>2. Postgraduate Academic English<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">his 15-week module is offered to Master\u2019s (MSc) students at Sulaimani Polytechnic University during their first semester and is supervised by the International English Language Centre (IELC). The module aims to enhance students&#8217; academic competencies through the development of the following key skills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seminar participation techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective presentation strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic writing conventions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced academic speaking skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research writing proficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plagiarism avoidance strategies in academic writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eceded;font-size:16px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">3. <strong>English Language Proficiency Course<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course is conducted in compliance with the guidelines and under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. It is specifically designed for postgraduate candidates and academic rank seekers. The programme consists of four proficiency levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced. Through this course, learners develop comprehensive English language skills and gain a deeper understanding of language systems, enabling them to meet the required qualifications for higher education admission or academic title attainment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eceded;font-size:16px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">4. <strong>International English Language Tests<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International English Language Centre (IELC) is an officially authorized IELTS testing centre under the accreditation of the British Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. IELTS Academic:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Computer<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. IELTS General Training:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On Paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On Computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS for UK Visas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS for UKVI Academic \u2013 On Paper + On Computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS for UKVI General Training \u2013 On Paper + On Computer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS for UKVI Life Skills A1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IELTS for UKVI Life Skills B1<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eceded;font-size:16px\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">5. <strong>Proofreading Services<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The International English Language Centre (IELC) provides professional proofreading and linguistic review services for Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) postgraduate students, assisting them in refining their theses and dissertations written in English.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bc04a41878bfa4a93375d19c98554b26\" style=\"color:#a80707\">Meet Center&#8217;s Academic Staff<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-49\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-49\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\"><span style=\"color:#0070C0;\"><strong>Academic Staff<\/strong><\/span><\/th><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><strong>Department<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><strong>University email<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><strong>Google Site Link<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">1. Dr. Hogar Mohammed Tawfeeq<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">IELC<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"mailto:hogar.tawfeeq@spu.edu.iq\">hogar.tawfeeq@spu.edu.iq<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/spu.edu.iq\/hogar-tawfeeq\/\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/spu.edu.iq\/hogar-tawfeeq\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">2. Dr. Hevar Mohammed Tawfeeq<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">IELC<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"mailto:hevar.tawfeeq@spu.edu.iq\">hevar.tawfeeq@spu.edu.iq<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/spu.edu.iq\/hevar-tawfiq\/\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/spu.edu.iq\/hevar-tawfiq\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">3.Hozan Othman Ahmed<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">IELC<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"mailto:hozan.ahmed@spu.edu.iq\">hozan.ahmed@spu.edu.iq<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/spu.edu.iq\/hozan-ahmed\/home\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/spu.edu.iq\/hozan-ahmed\/home<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">4.Dlnya Raouf Muhealddin<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">IELC<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"mailto:dilnya.raouf@spu.edu.iq\">dilnya.raouf@spu.edu.iq<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/spu.edu.iq\/dilnya-raouf\/home?authuser=0\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/spu.edu.iq\/dilnya-raouf\/home?authuser=0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">5.Awder Raza Aziz<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">IELC<\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><a href=\"mailto:awder.aziz@spu.edu.iq\">awder.aziz@spu.edu.iq<\/a><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/spu.edu.iq\/awder-aziz\/\">https:\/\/sites.google.com\/a\/spu.edu.iq\/awder-aziz\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><td class=\"column-2\"><\/td><td class=\"column-3\"><span style=\"color:#0563C1;\"><u><\/u><\/span><\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">6. Niyan Saeed Mahmood<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">IELC<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">niyan.saeed.m@spu.edu.iq<\/td><td class=\"column-4\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-49 from cache -->\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britishcouncil.org\/english\"><br><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#eceded\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b21821f57780ea821a4baec13c53c3e\" style=\"color:#a80707\">CONTACT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address: Sulaimani Polytechnic University-International English Language Center<br>Kurdistan Region of Iraq- Sulaimani Governorate, Qirga District- Wrme St. , Mardin 327, Alley 76<br>Phone No: +964(0)7730235828<br>Email: ielc@spu.edu.iq<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/IELC.SPU?mibextid=ZbWKwL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>IELC-Facebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About IELC The International English Language Centre (IELC) is a pivotal and influential unit within the Presidency of Sulaimani Polytechnic University. 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