Embassy of the United States

Alc Calendar 2009/2010 

Regular Courses (44/50 hours)

Session I: October 5-December 19, 2009
Enrollment period: September 21-29, 2009
Placement test: September 29 & 30, 2009 at 18:00

Session II: January 4-March 20, 2010
Enrollment period: December 21-29, 2009
Placement test: December 29 & 30, 2009 at 18:00

Session III: April 5-June 19, 2010
Enrollment period: March 22-30, 2010
Placement test: March 30 & 31, 2010 at 18:00

Session IV: The program will be announced in May 2010.

“Hot Topics” Advanced Discussion Group (20 hours)


Session I:  October 7-December 9, 2009
Enrollment:  September 28-October 6, 2009

Session II:  January 6-March 10, 2010
Enrollment:  December 28, 2009-January 5, 2010

Session III:  April 7-June 9, 2010
Enrollment:  March 29-April 6, 2010
Proof of an advanced level in English is required for participation.

Conversation Courses (40 hours)


Session I: November 4-December 26, 2009
Enrollment period: October 26-30, 2009
Placement test: October 31, 2009 at 10:45

Session II: May 5-June 26, 2010
Enrollment period: April 21-28, 2010
Placement test: April 28, 2010 at 18:00

Intensive Courses (44/50 hours)


Session I: February 8-20, 2010
Enrollment period: January 25-30, 2010
Placement test: January 30, 2010 at 10:45

Session II: The program will be announced in May 2010.

Summer Vacation Courses for Secondary School Students (90 hours)


The program will be announced in May 2010.

TOEFL Preparation (50 hours)


Session I:  October 13, 2009 – January 5, 2010
Enrollment period: October 1-12, 2009
Candidates must show proof of an advanced level in English to enroll.

Session II:  February 9 - May 4, 2010
Enrollment period:  February 1-8, 2010 
Candidates must show proof of an advanced level in English to enroll.

English Proficiency Testing

English Proficiency testing (TELP, Michigan) is offered the first Friday of every month at 9:00 AM.  Testing usually requires the whole morning.  Candidates should register at least 24 hours in advance.