English Center - Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
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English Center - Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies
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English Center
Your Portal to English Proficiency
Apply Now
FAQ
Level up Your English
The primary purpose of the AIIAS English Center is to provide educational support services that prepare students for success in graduate academic programs. The English language program offered on the AIIAS campus has been carefully developed by professionals to deliver intensive, personalized instruction in an English-speaking environment. In addition, it equips individuals with essential English language skills to support their professional growth and mission development goals.
Apply Now
English Center Information
English Proficiency
Placement Test
Proficiency Levels
Enroll Now
School Calendar
Cohorts & DLC
Alternative Assessment
English Proficiency
AIIAS is an English-speaking institution where English serves as the medium of instruction and communication for all on-campus and online courses. Due to its international context, AIIAS brings together faculty and students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Given the demands of graduate-level study, proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking English is essential for academic success. Therefore, all applicants to both on-campus and online programs are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants may fulfill this requirement in one of the following ways:
The applicant’s primary language is English.
The applicant holds either a baccalaureate degree or a graduate degree in which English was the primary medium of instruction and production for the degree conferred.
An acceptable score on a standardized test of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT, IELTS) must be sent directly from an official testing center or take the VEPT at the AIIAS English Center.
English test results are valid for two years.
TOEFL iBT:
Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test
IELTS
: International English Language Testing System
VEPT:
Versant English Placement Test
AIIAS Required Scores equivalency to programs and tests:
CEFR
TOEFL iBT
IELTS
VEPT
Professional Degree/Masters
B2
68
6.0
56
Academic Degree/Doctorate/TESOL
B2
79
6.5
60
When an applicant does not reach the required score for a graduate-level program, the score from the English proficiency test can be used to determine the level at which the applicant can study at the AIIAS English Center.
Placement Test
Students who do not provide a passing score on the TOEFL iBT or IELTS for entering a graduate-level program may take the English Placement Test on campus on the dates designated in the AIIAS academic calendar, normally shortly before the beginning of every term. The test offered at the English Center is the Versant English Placement Test (VEPT). It is an online computer-based examination that evaluates non-native English speakers’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. It takes around fifty (50) minutes to finish, which includes 81 questions. Candidates can also request to take the same placement test before leaving their home country using the VEPT Remote Proctoring.
Proficiency Levels
The English Center offers four levels of English language instruction. Students will be assessed using the Versant English Placement Test (VEPT) and placed accordingly into the appropriate instructional level.
Level 1
A student who receives a score of 39 or below on the VEPT (CEFR A2) will work full-time on English and register for Beginner English (Level 1).
Level 2
A student who receives a score of 40-45 on the VEPT (CEFR A2+) will work full-time on English and register for Elementary English (Level 2).
Level 3
A student who receives a score of 46-50 on the VEPT (CEFR B1) will study English full-time and register for Intermediate English (Level 3).
Level 4
A student who receives a score of 51-59 on the VEPT (CEFR B2) will study English full-time and register for Upper-Intermediate English (Level 4). Upon the successful completion of Level 4, the student will have the option to demonstrate proficiency through one of the following standardized assessments:
VEPT, TOEFL iBT, or IELTS
.
Enroll Now
New students
Complete the
Admission for Application
process.
Returning students
Send an email to
ecdirector@aiias.edu
.
School Calendar
English Center Calendar for Academic Year 2025-2026
First Semester
TERM A – August to October
English Placement Test – August 7, 2025
English Center Registration – August 8, 2025
Classes Begin – August 11, 2025
Classes End – October 10, 2025
TERM B – October to December
English Placement Test – October 13, 2025
English Center Registration – October 14, 2025
Classes Begin – October 15, 2025
Classes End – December 12, 2025
Second Semester
TERM A – January to March
English Placement Test – January 5, 2026
English Center Registration – January 5, 2026
Classes Begin – January 6, 2026
Classes End – March 6, 2026
TERM B – March to May
English Placement Test – March 12, 2026
English Center Registration – March 13, 2026
Classes Begin – March 16, 2026
Classes End – May 15, 2026
Intersemester
English Placement Test – June 4, 2026
English Center Registration – June 5, 2026
Classes Begin – June 8, 2026
Classes End – August 4, 2026
Cohorts & DLC
English requirements for Cohort and Distance Learning Center students can be considered under three categories:
No English proficiency examination is required of students who have graduated from colleges/universities using English as the principal medium of instruction.
Language Assisted. A conversational level of English proficiency (VEPT score of 50 or IELTS 5.5) is required for admission to the specified Cohort or DLC program. The requirements for such a language-assisted program are as follows: it must include a language study course taught by a qualified TESOL instructor, and written assignments must either be submitted in the student’s proficient language or be supported with editorial assistance if submitted in English.
Fully Translated. In a Cohort or Extension Site where lectures are translated, students are not required to demonstrate English proficiency. No English proficiency examination is necessary for admission to such a Cohort or Extension Site program. However, the following requirements must be met:
All students must speak the same language.
Adequate learning resources must be available in a language understood by all students.
A qualified translator, holding a graduate degree in the field of study, must be available during and after the course.
An additional 50% of instructional hours is required if simultaneous translation is not utilized.
Every Cohort or DLC student needing to take a course in a different cohort or modality will be required to demonstrate the relevant level of English proficiency if he/she is not under category 1.
Alternative Assessment
An alternative assessment of English proficiency may be permitted through the Graduate
School and Seminary as part of a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant and in compliance
with the policies of their respective school. The final decision of a program’s recommended
waiver would rest with ASAC.
Contact Us
Please email us if you have any questions about our English Language Program.
Beverly Nunes
English Center Director
ecdirector@aiias.edu
Ednalen Barangan
English Center Secretary
englishcenter@aiias.edu
Email Us
admissions@aiias.edu
Call Us
+63 46 4144 318
+63 917 838 6119
If you have any inquiries regarding the application process, please call us at
+63 (46) 414 4318
from
Monday to Thursday at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Jennifer Princesa-Valenia
Admissions
admissions@aiias.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is one term?
Each term is 8 to 9 weeks long. There are 5 terms in one school year.
What are the course levels?
There are four levels, ranging from Elementary (A2) to Intermediate (B2).
All levels are offered in all five terms during the school year.
Who can take ESL classes?
Anyone who is at least 16 years old and would like to learn and improve English language skills, particularly those who have completed a bachelor’s degree and would like to continue studying at AIIAS or at an English-speaking institution.
What are the school year dates?
English Center Calendar for Academic Year 2025-2026
First Semester
TERM A – August to October
English Placement Test – August 7, 2025
English Center Registration – August 8, 2025
Classes Begin – August 11, 2025
Classes End – October 10, 2025
TERM B – October to December
English Placement Test – October 13, 2025
English Center Registration – October 14, 2025
Classes Begin – October 15, 2025
Classes End – December 12, 2025
Second Semester
TERM A – January to March
English Placement Test – January 5, 2026
English Center Registration – January 5, 2026
Classes Begin – January 6, 2026
Classes End – March 6, 2026
TERM B – March to May
English Placement Test – March 12, 2026
English Center Registration – March 13, 2026
Classes Begin – March 16, 2026
Classes End – May 15, 2026
Intersemester
English Placement Test – June 4, 2026
English Center Registration – June 5, 2026
Classes Begin – June 8, 2026
Classes End – August 4, 2026
What are the study modes?
Classes are held on campus, from Monday to Thursday, with six hours of class time every day: from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Students need to meet the requirements of each level, such as class attendance/participation, assignments, exams, and extra practice through online resources and reading assistant software.
Our program covers all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing (with grammar embedded in all skills).
How do I get into the English program?
Based on the score results of a placement test or English proficiency examination, students will be placed accordingly into the appropriate instructional level. The AIIAS English Center offers four levels of English language instruction (CEFR A2, A2+, B1, B2).
To learn more about the accepted English proficiency tests, check the links below:
TOEFL iBT:
Find out more details and practice tests >
IELTS:
Find out more details and practice tests
>
VEPT: only offered at the English Center, on campus, or online. Check the
VEPT preparation materials
and email
admissions@aiias.edu
to schedule your VEPT test.
What resources will I use?
Textbooks based on the integrated-skills approach for academic purposes: NorthStar Collection from Pearson.
Reading Assistant Program (Clear Fluency), to enhance speaking, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Online resources through the MyEnglishLab platform.
Supplementary printed and digital materials.
Moodle and Google Classroom.
What are your fees?
Approximately USD $755 for each level (8 to 9 weeks each level). This does not include housing and other fees related to visa and living expenses. To learn more, visit
Tuition and Fees
.
Find out more on how you can pay >
Skip to the content
English Center
Your Portal to English Proficiency
Apply Now
FAQ
Level up Your English
The primary purpose of the AIIAS English Center is to provide educational support services that prepare students for success in graduate academic programs. The English language program offered on the AIIAS campus has been carefully developed by professionals to deliver intensive, personalized instruction in an English-speaking environment. In addition, it equips individuals with essential English language skills to support their professional growth and mission development goals.
Apply Now
English Center Information
English Proficiency
Placement Test
Proficiency Levels
Enroll Now
School Calendar
Cohorts & DLC
Alternative Assessment
English Proficiency
AIIAS is an English-speaking institution where English serves as the medium of instruction and communication for all on-campus and online courses. Due to its international context, AIIAS brings together faculty and students from diverse linguistic backgrounds. Given the demands of graduate-level study, proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking English is essential for academic success. Therefore, all applicants to both on-campus and online programs are required to demonstrate English proficiency. Applicants may fulfill this requirement in one of the following ways:
The applicant’s primary language is English.
The applicant holds either a baccalaureate degree or a graduate degree in which English was the primary medium of instruction and production for the degree conferred.
An acceptable score on a standardized test of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT, IELTS) must be sent directly from an official testing center or take the VEPT at the AIIAS English Center.
English test results are valid for two years.
TOEFL iBT:
Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test
IELTS
: International English Language Testing System
VEPT:
Versant English Placement Test
AIIAS Required Scores equivalency to programs and tests:
CEFR
TOEFL iBT
IELTS
VEPT
Professional Degree/Masters
B2
68
6.0
56
Academic Degree/Doctorate/TESOL
B2
79
6.5
60
When an applicant does not reach the required score for a graduate-level program, the score from the English proficiency test can be used to determine the level at which the applicant can study at the AIIAS English Center.
Placement Test
Students who do not provide a passing score on the TOEFL iBT or IELTS for entering a graduate-level program may take the English Placement Test on campus on the dates designated in the AIIAS academic calendar, normally shortly before the beginning of every term. The test offered at the English Center is the Versant English Placement Test (VEPT). It is an online computer-based examination that evaluates non-native English speakers’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. It takes around fifty (50) minutes to finish, which includes 81 questions. Candidates can also request to take the same placement test before leaving their home country using the VEPT Remote Proctoring.
Proficiency Levels
The English Center offers four levels of English language instruction. Students will be assessed using the Versant English Placement Test (VEPT) and placed accordingly into the appropriate instructional level.
Level 1
A student who receives a score of 39 or below on the VEPT (CEFR A2) will work full-time on English and register for Beginner English (Level 1).
Level 2
A student who receives a score of 40-45 on the VEPT (CEFR A2+) will work full-time on English and register for Elementary English (Level 2).
Level 3
A student who receives a score of 46-50 on the VEPT (CEFR B1) will study English full-time and register for Intermediate English (Level 3).
Level 4
A student who receives a score of 51-59 on the VEPT (CEFR B2) will study English full-time and register for Upper-Intermediate English (Level 4). Upon the successful completion of Level 4, the student will have the option to demonstrate proficiency through one of the following standardized assessments:
VEPT, TOEFL iBT, or IELTS
.
Enroll Now
New students
Complete the
Admission for Application
process.
Returning students
Send an email to
ecdirector@aiias.edu
.
School Calendar
English Center Calendar for Academic Year 2025-2026
First Semester
TERM A – August to October
English Placement Test – August 7, 2025
English Center Registration – August 8, 2025
Classes Begin – August 11, 2025
Classes End – October 10, 2025
TERM B – October to December
English Placement Test – October 13, 2025
English Center Registration – October 14, 2025
Classes Begin – October 15, 2025
Classes End – December 12, 2025
Second Semester
TERM A – January to March
English Placement Test – January 5, 2026
English Center Registration – January 5, 2026
Classes Begin – January 6, 2026
Classes End – March 6, 2026
TERM B – March to May
English Placement Test – March 12, 2026
English Center Registration – March 13, 2026
Classes Begin – March 16, 2026
Classes End – May 15, 2026
Intersemester
English Placement Test – June 4, 2026
English Center Registration – June 5, 2026
Classes Begin – June 8, 2026
Classes End – August 4, 2026
Cohorts & DLC
English requirements for Cohort and Distance Learning Center students can be considered under three categories:
No English proficiency examination is required of students who have graduated from colleges/universities using English as the principal medium of instruction.
Language Assisted. A conversational level of English proficiency (VEPT score of 50 or IELTS 5.5) is required for admission to the specified Cohort or DLC program. The requirements for such a language-assisted program are as follows: it must include a language study course taught by a qualified TESOL instructor, and written assignments must either be submitted in the student’s proficient language or be supported with editorial assistance if submitted in English.
Fully Translated. In a Cohort or Extension Site where lectures are translated, students are not required to demonstrate English proficiency. No English proficiency examination is necessary for admission to such a Cohort or Extension Site program. However, the following requirements must be met:
All students must speak the same language.
Adequate learning resources must be available in a language understood by all students.
A qualified translator, holding a graduate degree in the field of study, must be available during and after the course.
An additional 50% of instructional hours is required if simultaneous translation is not utilized.
Every Cohort or DLC student needing to take a course in a different cohort or modality will be required to demonstrate the relevant level of English proficiency if he/she is not under category 1.
Alternative Assessment
An alternative assessment of English proficiency may be permitted through the Graduate
School and Seminary as part of a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant and in compliance
with the policies of their respective school. The final decision of a program’s recommended
waiver would rest with ASAC.
Contact Us
Please email us if you have any questions about our English Language Program.
Beverly Nunes
English Center Director
ecdirector@aiias.edu
Ednalen Barangan
English Center Secretary
englishcenter@aiias.edu
Email Us
admissions@aiias.edu
Call Us
+63 46 4144 318
+63 917 838 6119
If you have any inquiries regarding the application process, please call us at
+63 (46) 414 4318
from
Monday to Thursday at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays at 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Jennifer Princesa-Valenia
Admissions
admissions@aiias.edu
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is one term?
Each term is 8 to 9 weeks long. There are 5 terms in one school year.
What are the course levels?
There are four levels, ranging from Elementary (A2) to Intermediate (B2).
All levels are offered in all five terms during the school year.
Who can take ESL classes?
Anyone who is at least 16 years old and would like to learn and improve English language skills, particularly those who have completed a bachelor’s degree and would like to continue studying at AIIAS or at an English-speaking institution.
What are the school year dates?
English Center Calendar for Academic Year 2025-2026
First Semester
TERM A – August to October
English Placement Test – August 7, 2025
English Center Registration – August 8, 2025
Classes Begin – August 11, 2025
Classes End – October 10, 2025
TERM B – October to December
English Placement Test – October 13, 2025
English Center Registration – October 14, 2025
Classes Begin – October 15, 2025
Classes End – December 12, 2025
Second Semester
TERM A – January to March
English Placement Test – January 5, 2026
English Center Registration – January 5, 2026
Classes Begin – January 6, 2026
Classes End – March 6, 2026
TERM B – March to May
English Placement Test – March 12, 2026
English Center Registration – March 13, 2026
Classes Begin – March 16, 2026
Classes End – May 15, 2026
Intersemester
English Placement Test – June 4, 2026
English Center Registration – June 5, 2026
Classes Begin – June 8, 2026
Classes End – August 4, 2026
What are the study modes?
Classes are held on campus, from Monday to Thursday, with six hours of class time every day: from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, and from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Students need to meet the requirements of each level, such as class attendance/participation, assignments, exams, and extra practice through online resources and reading assistant software.
Our program covers all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing (with grammar embedded in all skills).
How do I get into the English program?
Based on the score results of a placement test or English proficiency examination, students will be placed accordingly into the appropriate instructional level. The AIIAS English Center offers four levels of English language instruction (CEFR A2, A2+, B1, B2).
To learn more about the accepted English proficiency tests, check the links below:
TOEFL iBT:
Find out more details and practice tests >
IELTS:
Find out more details and practice tests
>
VEPT: only offered at the English Center, on campus, or online. Check the
VEPT preparation materials
and email
admissions@aiias.edu
to schedule your VEPT test.
What resources will I use?
Textbooks based on the integrated-skills approach for academic purposes: NorthStar Collection from Pearson.
Reading Assistant Program (Clear Fluency), to enhance speaking, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Online resources through the MyEnglishLab platform.
Supplementary printed and digital materials.
Moodle and Google Classroom.
What are your fees?
Approximately USD $755 for each level (8 to 9 weeks each level). This does not include housing and other fees related to visa and living expenses. To learn more, visit
Tuition and Fees
.
Find out more on how you can pay >