S.L. 327.447 Art. 4Objective and functions.

The aims of the Centre shall be:

(a) to support and promote English proficiency among University students by designing and delivering appropriate courses and tuition at pre-tertiary, undergraduate and postgraduate levels;

(b) to liaise, as and where appropriate, with Departments, Faculties, Centres and Institutes of the University of Malta on matters that may have a bearing on the English-Language Proficiency of the University’s students;

(c) to assess students’ level of proficiency in the English language for the purpose of offering effective support services, provided that this does not include assessment for the purpose of admitting students into university courses;

(d) to assist, as and where appropriate, in language policy implementation and language policy outcomes within the University and in broader contexts;

(e) to develop and deliver to University and also non-University bodies professional services related to and commensurate with the Centre’s commitment to the furthering of English Language Proficiency;

(f) to research English Language Proficiency in Malta at various levels and in its diverse aspects and contexts;

(g) to liaise, as and where appropriate, with non-University bodies on matters that may have a bearing on English Language Proficiency within broader educational, professional and national contexts;

(h) to issue publications and reports on English Language Proficiency in Malta; and

(i) to convene national and international symposia and similar meetings on matters of interest to the Centre.