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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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Presentation of the International Language Academy

A language academy and foundation year in linguistic, scientific, digital and methodological skills to prepare for higher education in Gabon, internationally and through the IAIET pathway.

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A language, preparation and guidance academy

The International Language Academy supports students, future baccalaureate holders, young professionals and people returning to study through intensive language learning and higher-education preparation.

Its programme combines academic, professional, conversational and technical English, preparation for international certifications, digital skills, soft skills and academic and career guidance.

It also serves as a foundation year for the IAIET pathway: linguistic, scientific, digital and methodological preparation before continuing into technology and engineering.

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A first step towards the IAIET pathway

Future IAIET students begin with a foundation phase combining intensive English, science, mathematics, computer science, digital culture, soft skills and methodological preparation for technological and engineering studies.

This shared year strengthens the foundations before students choose to continue within UIL / IAIET or pursue an international study plan.

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Immersion and international outlook

  • Immersive activities, debate clubs and English practice.
  • Cultural exchange and access to international resources.
  • Preparation for using academic and technical content in English.
  • Individual academic and career guidance.

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.

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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
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Science and mathematics

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

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

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

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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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