Established 9 December 2008 Print media Read'n'Roll (Magazine) Address Tashkent, Uzbekistan Founded 9 December 2008 | Location Tashkent, Uzbekistan Website lyceum.wiut.uz Phone +998 71 238 74 27 | |
Type vocational education institution Affiliations Westminster International University in Tashkent Similar Westminster International University, University of World Economy, Tashkent Institute of Railway T, Tashkent Institute of Irrigation, Tashkent State Economic Profiles | ||
Academic Lyceum under Westminster International University in Tashkent (WIUT AL) is a vocational education institution in the Republic of Uzbekistan which conducts its activities in close cooperation with Westminster International University in Tashkent in compliance with the requirements of the education standards of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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The lyceum provides enhanced education in such disciplines as English, mathematics, and informatics. Third-year students have an opportunity to combine their lyceum studies with Certificate of International Foundation Studies course validated by Westminster International University in Tashkent. Those who finish the course successfully can be directly enrolled for one of the bachelor programs offered there.
Foundation
Academic Lyceum under Westminster International University in Tashkent was established on December 9, 2008, in accordance with Decree # 270 of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The first students of the lyceum were granted admission in 2009.
Location
Academic Lyceum under Westminster International University in Tashkent is in the heart of Tashkent, the capital city of the Republic of Uzbekistan in vicinity of well-known Amir Timur Square and Forums Palace which are on Shaxrisabz street in the Mirabad district. The lyceum is alongside of Westminster International University in Tashkent so they are on the same campus.
Academic curricula
The period of studies in the lyceum is three years, like in other vocational education institution of the Republic of Uzbekistan. An academic year consists of two semesters, 20 teaching weeks each. There are winter holidays between two semesters when students can have a rest and acquire new strength for studies.
During the semester, students take two mid-term examinations and one final examination on each subject they learned. Moreover, during their studies students undergo in-class written and oral tests. The objectivity and impartiality of work assessment is provided by use of ID number system: Each student writes his or her special ID number instead of name and surname. During the studies students are given special tasks (projects) they should accomplish with.
English, mathematics, and informatics are deep-learned subjects. The English language program of the lyceum includes instructions on English reading, grammar, writing, and speaking skills. In line with the national maths program, the students learn additional materials on higher mathematics as well as some part of logic. During informatics classes, the students gain technological knowledge on programming, PC security, work with graphic editors, on-line resources etc.
During the academic year, special guest lectures are organized for students.
Learning resources
The lyceum has three computer labs and library learning resources. The library includes two separated areas: reading hall and discussions hall. Both are equipped with furniture and computers. The lyceum’s library provides students a variety of academic and fiction books in English, Russian, Uzbek, German, Spanish and French. Books in English include manuals for learning English as a foreign language and textbooks on other academic disciplines such as economics, law and business in the English language. The library's collection allows access to newspapers and magazines published in Uzbekistan and abroad. There are also electronic materials which can be downloaded from the lyceum’s website.
Graduation
The graduates of Academic Lyceum under Westminster International University in Tashkent receive an official graduation diploma which allows them to apply for higher education institutions. The first graduation ceremony was held on 21 June 2012.
The lyceum offers students in their last year of education to take a one-year, 120 credits worth Certificate of International Foundation Studies (CIFS) course verified by Westminster International University in Tashkent in accordance with British National Foundation Qualification (BNFQ). The course is taught in English. In case of successful completion of the course, graduates are at liberty to be admitted to Westminster International University in Tashkent as bachelor students and continue their education on a self-funded basis.