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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Admission to the International Language Academy

Enrolment for 2026–2027 is open for the linguistic, scientific, digital and methodological foundation year.

Who is the Academy for?

Future baccalaureate holders and students who want to strengthen their foundations.
People who want to improve their academic or professional English.
Future IAIET students and candidates for technological studies.
Students preparing an international mobility or further-study plan.

Enrolment for 2026–2027 is open

The foundation year takes place at the Essassa campus, PK 23, Estuaire, Gabon. The Academy supports candidates with their academic, language and career plans.

Admission requests can be submitted through the UIL-BJ admissions pathway or directly to the Academy.

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.

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

Science and mathematics

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

Mathematics
Logical reasoning
Problem-solving
Fundamental sciences

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

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.

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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.

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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

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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