As indicated in a previous posting, the work of Emmanuel English Language Centre is changing. We have rented premises in the Einguella district of Djibouti City since 1976, first on one side and then on the other. The work has waxed and waned over the years; at its peak well over 200 students were enrolled …
Time to say Goodbye – well it is getting closer!
The time has now come for the closure of EELC in its current form and location. It had already been downsized for Sept 2023 to reduce costs: with only one teacher, only one classroom was needed, and the potential fee income was going to be limited. Moreover the social and physical environment immediately around the …
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A New Term!
Well, September has come and gone! Here in the country it has been hot (in the 40s) but that has not put a damper on the re-opening of Ecole Emmanuel. The school year began with the placement exams on 9th September. With the newer structure of the course in 6-week modules and the new look …
What does it take to have a library?
Well, at the bare minimum it requires books and shelves and some kind of building to house them in. It's simple and easy. Anyone can have a library. But what makes a good library? Well, that would have to be the people. The people who run the library. The people who come and visit the …
A Day on the Beach
One of the great things about having a school in Djibouti is that no one is too far away from a beach! EECL has at least one beach outing a year, for the students to enjoy themselves, to meet people they may never have met before, and practice their English in a more relaxed environment. …
Thursday 27th October was Film Night at EELC!
One of the ways that has proved successful in learning a language is through videos, TV, and films. So, most months EELC has a Movie Night when students watch a movie that is enjoyable but also has some good learning features and useful discussion topics. The charge is a cheap 100 Djiboutian Francs, so virtually …
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Grace Upon Grace
The school year at EELC has officially started! The first English classes were held on Saturday 24th September and by the following Tuesday every class had had at least one lesson. The teachers were thrilled this year to have so many students and teachers that it was possible to have two level 2 classes, a …
Placement Tests 2022-23
On 10th – 12th September, Emmanuel English Language Centre held placement tests! These are offered every year for new students to test and see if they have a solid foundation in English so are ready to join the teaching programmes. It is also a great way for teachers to learn more about Djibouti, through its …
News from EELC – May 2021
Graduation Day approaching! Graduation 2020 was delayed until December because of the coronavirus pandemic so this year’s course has been short and very intense! The course ends on 20th May with exams in their final week – NOW! There is extra administrative work for teachers preparing and supervising exams and then there is the task …
New Term with a New Student Intake
School restarted this evening. Three adult English evening classes from level 2, pre intermediary, to level 4, upper intermediary will be held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 7-9pm from January to May. Please pray that teachers will cope well with a bigger workload than usual students will grow in knowledge and understanding students will …
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