English Language Course

English Language Course for Central Asian Republic Countries

The course aims at enriching English language proficiency of participants by developing and sharpening their knowledge and skills in structural English.  This program would help them express and articulate their thoughts and ideas in coherent manner.  In particular, the training focuses on improving skills in business communication, presentation and public speaking. 

Methodology

Lectures supported by task-based approach where participants will be doing individual and group exercises, discussions and presentation. 

Target audience

The course is designed for middle level officers of central banks and financial institutions who have at least 3 years of banking experience and belong to the countries of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan. 

Fees and funding

Participation fee is US$ 5,500 per head which includes cost of boarding and lodging at NIBAF for the entire period of the course; tuition fee and cost of study materials, study tours/weekend trips; and airport transfers in Islamabad.  However, applicants will have to arrange for their two-way ticket. 

Funding for selected candidate would also be available.  This would cover: two-way air ticket; boarding and lodging at NIBAF for the entire period of the course; tuition fee and cost of study material; study tours/ weekend trips; and airport transfers in Islamabad. 

Only those persons would be considered for funding who would apply through their institutions.  Furthermore, to ensure broad representation, NIBAF would entertain only 1-2 nominations from each country who will be eligible for funding. 

How to apply

Once the course is announced, NIBAF would seek nominations from central banks and financial institutions through Pakistan embassy/high commission in respective CAR countries.