Bactria Cultural Center: Mission and Educational Services
Because of the continuous degradation of Tajikistan’s educational structure, Bactria Cultural Center aims to democratize access to information and education by providing opportunities for learning and vocational training.
With more than 1200 registrations per year for its language classes (English, French) which are taught by an educational team of 14 teachers supervised by an expatriate director of educational programmes, BCC has established itself as a key and complementary structure to pre-existing Tajik educational institutions. BCC also plays a crucial role by disseminating information about scholarships and study programmes abroad to Tajik students
Bactria Cultural Center also combines a series of free services for anyone wishing to develop their skills and gain knowledge about other cultures. Bactria provides:
- A library containing a wide collection of films and books in English, French, German, Russian and Tajik
- Weekly film screenings in the film’s original language with Russian sub-titles,
- Weekly thematic discussion Clubs (French, English) led by native speakers.
- Organization of cultural events related to the languages taught by BCC
These services are very popular and attract a large number of visitors.
Bactria Cultural Center Education Department – Contacts
Tel: +(992 37) 221-81-34 / 227-03-67 / 224-65-83
Language Courses Coordinator
YulduzRakhmatulloeva
(+992) 95 582 74 78
bactria.education@acted.org
Education Manager
COURSES : STRUCTURES AND CONTENTS
CERTIFICATES/DIPLOMAS
REGISRATION/FEES
OTHER PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES
COURSES : STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
Besides its general English and French languages courses, Bactria Cultural Center invites you now to attend Russian, Persian and Chinese courses, for beginner and elementary levels.
In accordance to the principles established by the European Common Framework of References for Languages [ECFRL], the academic year is divided into 3 term course sessions, plus an intensive summer course session, as follows:
Session |
Months |
Weeks |
Hours |
Frequency |
1st Term course session |
FromJanuary to April |
12 |
72h |
2 or 3 times/week |
2ndTerm course session |
From April to July |
12 |
72h |
2 or 3 times/week |
Summer intensive session |
July-August |
4 |
72h |
6 times/week |
3rd Term course session |
FromSeptember to December |
12 |
72h |
2 or 3 times/week |
Note: Classes are conducted throughout the week (weekend included), from 7:10am to 7:35pm, for the duration of the year. Short-term intensive language courses can be organized upon request.
In order to train its students to pass examinations such as DELF/DALF (French) and iBT TOEFL (English), Bactria Cultural Center also provides preparation modules within its pedagogical activity cycles.
CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS
Certificates delivered by Bactria Cultural Center for English and French language courses are all recognized by the Ministry of Education of Tajikistan (license obtained in 2008).
iBT TOEFL (English) – Preparation courses for the test
Bactria Cultural Center offers its students an iBT TOEFL (Internet-Based Test Of English as a Foreign Language) preparation cycle conducted by a native English speaking teacher.
This course aims to familiarize students with the iBT TOEFL process and improve their communication skills in order to be better prepared for the examination. The module’s content includes: grammar and vocabulary exercises, creative writing activities, how to develop oral understanding and expression, etc.
The iBT TOEFL preparation cycles are taught in BCC’s new language laboratory, which is equipped with computers and multimedia tools, as well as with sound and registering systems.
DELF/DALF
As there is no French Alliance or French Institute in Tajikistan, Bactria Cultural Center was accredited by the French Ministry of Education in 2006 as a test centre for the DELF/DALF exams.
DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) and DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française) exams are official diplomas awarded by the French Ministry of Education. Based on standardized exams, they certify competency in French language skills of foreign candidates and French people who are born in non-French-speaking countries and do not hold a French secondary or higher education diploma. Standardized and recognized at the international level, these diplomas are necessary for those who plan to study at a French university.
There are 4 independent DELF diplomas, each corresponding to the four levels of the European framework of reference for languages: A1, A2, B1, B2.
There are 2 independent DALF diplomas, each corresponding to the two highest levels of the European framework of reference for languages: C1, C2.
At each level, the 4 following skills are evaluated: oral comprehension, oral expression, reading comprehension and written expression.
Since the 6 diplomas that constitute DELF/DALF are totally independent, candidates can register for the test of their choice, considering their level in French.
For more information about DELF/DALF exams and consultation of annals - http://www.ciep.fr/delfdalf/
DELF/DALF examinations in BCC
Bactria Cultural Center organizes DELF/DALF examinations twice a year in Dushanbe (in April and in December), but also once a year in the Khatlon region (in April).
Students learning French within Bactria Cultural Center automatically take part in DELF/DALF examinations.
External candidates (who want to pass these examinations without previously being enrolled in Bactria’s French courses) can register in DELF/DALF exams for the following fees:
|
Prices TJS |
Employees |
90 |
Students |
50 |
External candidates can also enroll in a one month preparation course (6 hours per week) for the following fees:
|
Prices in TJS |
Employees |
60 |
Students/Schoolchildren |
30 |
REGISTRATION/FEES
Registration
REGISTRATION FOR THE NEW SPRING SESSION WILL START ON MARCH 27th AND CLOSE ON APRIL 15th.
TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT YULDUZ (Language Courses Coordinator – Education Department)
Contacts :
Tel: +(992 37) 221-81-34 / 227-03-67 / 224-65-83
Yulduz Rakhmatulloeva
(+992) 95 582 74 78
bactria.education@acted.org
The following documents are required in order to register:
- a copy of your passport
- your school registration document or your student ID.
Schoolchildren under 12 years old can be registered only if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Payment of courses fees must be done on the day of registration.
Course fees: All prices are in Tajik Somoni
|
English |
Russian |
Persian |
Chinese |
French |
Employees |
550 |
550 |
550 |
550 |
500 |
Students |
550 |
550 |
550 |
550 |
500 |
Kids (under 12) |
550 |
550 |
550 |
550 |
400 |
GRANTS : The best learner at each level of each language will be able to register free of charge for the following session.
How to apply:
Please submit your application on the day of registration. Your application must include a CV, a motivation letter outlining your academic or professional project, school and university results, and documents justifying the need for financial support.
OTHER PEDAGOGICAL ACTIVITIES
In addition to its language courses, Bactria Cultural Center offers you a large selection of activities free of charge.
Resource Center
BCC offers its students, as well as all of its visitors, free access to its Resource Center. There you have access to a wide range of books, magazines, DVDs, CDs etc. – in Russian, Tajik, English, French, German and many more languages – That you can also borrow!
Discussion Clubs
Discussion clubs in foreign languages are amongst the most popular BCC activities and weekly gatherings of large audiences are common. Led by English and French native speakers, they are open to anyone who wants to express him/herself in Shakespeare’s and/or Moliere’s language.
Club Voltaire – Every Tuesday from 4.30pm to 6pm.
English Club – Every Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm.
Club Saint-Exupéry – Every Friday from 4.30pm to 6pm.
Kino Sessions
On a regular base throughout the Spring and Summer, Bactria Cultural Center organises « Kino Session » in its cinema hall. Come and enjoy recent blockbusters or classics in their original version accompanied with Russian sub-titles!
