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International Language Academy

The International Language Academy offers intensive language training and a university-preparation year with linguistic, scientific, digital and methodological foundations.
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International Language Academy

A language academy and foundation year to learn, find direction and build the next step in your pathway.

The Academy’s dual role

A language to learn. Foundations to move forward.

The International Language Academy focuses on intensive language learning, international certifications and support towards higher education.

It also serves as a first foundation year in linguistic, scientific, digital and methodological skills for students who plan to join IAIET in particular.

Discover the IAIET pathway
A clear progression
01Understand
02Express yourself
03Prepare
04Continue

Year 1

Strong foundations for what comes next

The first year combines intensive English, science, mathematics, computer science, digital culture, soft skills and personal development. It prepares students for further study in technology, engineering or an international pathway.

01

Intensive English

An immersive programme developing general, academic, professional, conversational and technical English.

  • Listening and speaking
  • Reading and writing
  • Scientific and technological vocabulary
  • Preparation for international certifications
02

Science and mathematics

Strengthening scientific reasoning and quantitative methods before technological and engineering studies.

  • Mathematics
  • Logical reasoning
  • Problem-solving
  • Fundamental sciences
03

Computer science, systems and networks

The first digital, programming, systems and networking foundations for learning, collaborating and progressively entering technological studies.

  • Introduction to computer science and digital tools
  • Algorithms and programming
  • Computer systems fundamentals and an introduction to networks
  • Introduction to Python when included in the pathway
  • Responsible use of generative AI and digital research
04

Soft skills and personal development

Transferable skills that support independent learning, project presentation and growth in a professional environment.

  • Communication, public speaking and professional confidence
  • Teamwork, leadership and creativity
  • Organisation, time management and autonomy
  • Critical thinking, guidance and study methods

The Academy at the heart of the IAIET pathway

Your pathway starts with strong foundations

English + Science + Mathematics + Computer Science + Soft Skills.

See the UIL / IAIET pathway

International certifications

English that opens doors

Students prepare for the certifications included in the programme so they can attend courses in English, use international scientific resources and work in an English-speaking professional environment.

TOEFL
IELTS
TOEIC
Other international language certifications included in the programme

After the foundation year

Two ways to build the next step

01Pathway A — UIL / IAIET

Continue towards the Licence and then the Master

After the foundation year, students may continue at IAIET: Licence years 2 and 3, then Master years 4 and 5, subject to the pathway conditions.

Discover IAIET
02Pathway B — International

Prepare for further study abroad

The Academy supports a language, academic and cultural study plan towards a Licence, Bachelor or scientific, computer science, technology or engineering programme, subject to the admissions decisions of the institutions concerned.

Discuss your study plan
For the UIL / IAIET pathwayYear 1 — Foundations → Licence — years 2 and 3 → Master — years 4 and 5

International outlook

Prepare a study plan

  • Language preparation and language-test preparation.
  • Academic methods and an understanding of international university expectations.
  • Cultural preparation, application-building and support for the study plan.
  • Guidance towards technological, scientific, computer science or engineering studies.

Employability

Skills useful beyond the classroom

  • Communicate in English-speaking professional environments.
  • Understand and use international academic, scientific and technical documentation.
  • Strengthen the ability to collaborate, present a project and work with international teams.
  • Access more resources, certifications and learning opportunities.

Resources and contact

Prepare the next step

Find the available presentation material and the Academy’s official contact details.

Enrolment open for 2026–2027

Start your foundation year

Join the Academy to strengthen your English and your scientific and digital foundations, then build your study plan in Gabon or internationally.

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Prepare the next step in your pathway

Review the published information, then confirm your situation with the Registrar’s Office.
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