The course is divided into 8 separate compulsory modules along with 6 selective ones as outlined below:
Course outline
Compulsory Modules
Module 1: TESOL Methods
Module 2: Language Learning and Technology
Module 3: Developing Researcher Competence
Module 4: Teaching and Learning Online
Module 5: Teaching Language to Young Learners
Module 6: Syllabus and Materials Design
Module 7: Language Assessment
Module 8: Practice
Summative Task (Research/Dissertation/Written Assignment)
Selective Modules
Module 1: Teaching World Englishes
Module 2: English for Tourism
Module 3: Medical English
Module 4: English for Oil and Gas
Module 5: Business English
Module 6: English for Engineering
Most of the modules require 20 hours, some require 30 hours and only couple of them require 50 hours of study. The summative task is a research-based dissertation which generally requires about 20 hours to finish. Therefore, the course is expected to take around 250 hours to complete.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 5 students |
Maximum | 10 students |
Age range | 19 years old and older |
Average | 20 years old (21 in the summer) |
Vision Academy is a training center providing various programs for students, graduates and adults. The Center was established in 2009 and provided limited variety of training courses, particularly professional teaching of English and Russian. In short period Vision Academy professionally developed and currently it is providing quite wide range of services including:
- Professional teaching of English as second language
- TEFL\TESOL (officially accredited center)
- Thematic trainings for ESL trainers
- Teaching of other languages, including Russian, French, German, Arabic, etc.
- TOEFL, IELTS, YOS, ALES, TYS preparatory courses
- Conversation clubs with native speakers
- Kids’ conversation clubs
- Education abroad services
- Mock exams
- Master preparatory courses
- Computer courses and design programs
- Preparatory courses for public officials
- Education Abroad orientation
- Students’ employment trainings (BP, State Oil Company, as well as SME)
- Forums and conferences dedicated to education matters
The Center is located at Baku State University, largest university in Azerbaijan.
At present Vision Academy serves around 900 students on annual base.
Vision Academy’s mission is helping your vision to come true.
Our values are:
Trustworthiness: honesty, integrity, promise-keeping, loyalty;
Respect: autonomy, privacy, dignity, courtesy, tolerance, acceptance;
Responsibility: accountability, pursuit of excellence;
Caring: compassion, consideration, giving, sharing, kindness, loving;
Justice and fairness: procedural fairness, impartiality, consistency, equity, equality, due process;
Vision Academy’s 2 language web site is www.visionacademy.az
The nationality and age mix at Vision Academy Baku varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 21.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $10 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Baku based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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