CEAP offers the General Foundation Program (GFP) that prepares students for higher education. The GFP is open to all non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their English, pursue their studies in higher education, or further their professional careers.
The program is based on an integrated-skill approach and is designed to help our students get the best learning experience. Learning, to that effect, is pretty much student-centered and our teachers engage in best teaching practices.
GFP Goals
- Assisting students in enhancing their English language proficiency in the four language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) with an emphasis on critical thinking;
- Improving students’ knowledge in basic and applied /pure mathematic skills;
- Reinforcing students’ knowledge in basic computer applications.
- Equipping students with the fundamental study skills that will help them succeed in their higher studies.
Admission Requirements & Procedures
Delivery of Classes
Class Schedule
- Morning shift for levels one and two: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Afternoon shift for levels three and four: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Evening shift: 4:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Contact hours
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Fall semester |
Spring semester |
Summer semester |
|---|---|---|---|
LEVEL 1,2,3 & 4 |
15 weeks |
15 weeks |
14 weeks |
Assessment: quizzes, assignments, class participation, final exams
Course passing mark: 70% / a grade of “C”
Courses
| LEVEL 1 | LEVEL 2 | LEVEL 3 | LEVEL 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
ENGL 0011 |
ENGL 0021 |
ENGL 0031 |
ENGL 0041 |
Students who are planning to pursue degree studies, need to take additional courses in mathematics (Level 3 and 4) and computing (Level 4). Those courses are designed to ensure the general mathematical and computing skills of students entering to degree programs.
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Math 10 Basic Mathematics LEVEL 3 |
This course is assessed for arithmetic, understanding of Coordinate systems, elementary handling methods of mathematical calculations without the use of calculator. Topics include fundamentals of algebra, linear equations, inequalities, exponents, polynomial, solving and graphing equations of lines. | contact hours: 60 assessment: quizzes, Student-teacher office hours, midterm test, final exam passing mark: 60% |
| Math 20 /Math 21 Applied/Pure Mathematics LEVEL 4 |
Applied Mathematics is focused for students entering to higher education in Business, Education, Linguistic, Social sciences etc. The topics covered in Applied Mathematics are Basic Algebra, commercial Mathematics and some basic concepts of Statistics. Pure Mathematics is designed to cater the need of students entering to Engineering, Sciences, and Health Sciences etc. The topics covered are Basic Algebra, Basic Trigonometric Concepts, Basic Probability and Statistics and related application problems. |
contact hours: 60 assessment: quizzes, Student-teacher office hours, midterm test, final exam passing mark: 60% |
| COSC 10 Fundamentals of Computing LEVEL 4 |
The course introduces the basic concepts of data processing and explains computer based information systems in general. The course covers the documentation, spreadsheet manipulation, creating presentations and fundamentals of computer networks and internet. | contact hours: 60 assessment: quizzes, assignments, Student-teacher office hours, midterm test, project , final exam passing mark: 60% |
GFP Faculty
All of the English language instructors have advanced degrees or certificates in teaching English and are eager to help students elevate their English language to a great success. Besides Omani instructors, many instructors are from America, Canada, Europe and Asia, which allows students to experience other cultures.