All graduate students must pass the Advanced English requirement unless they have passed the requirement in a different Graduate program at the Technion or are eligible to an exemption as specified below.

Passing the Advances English in any way (as an exam, course or exemption) will grand the student 2 point credit in addition to the credit requirements of their academic program.

The Process of Passing “Advanced English”:

1. First semester – students must take the Advanced English test; registration to the course is not mandatory at this stage. Students who pass the exam (a grade of 65 at least) have filed their English requirements. Registration to the exam is online at: https://humanities-reg.web.technion.ac.il/
2. Second semester – students who didn’t pass or didn’t take the English exam during the first semester must register to the Advanced English course and pass the test by the end of the second semester. Students have to register to course number 328013. Students in a research track may register to course 328014 as an alternative. The registration is done at: https://humanities.technion.ac.il/
3. Third semester – students who didn’t pass the exam will get a final chance to pass it during the third semester. We will terminate the studies of students who didn’t pass the exam at this stage. Students have to register to course number 328013. Students in a research track may register to course 328014 as an alternative. The registration is done at: https://humanities.technion.ac.il/

The studies of students who haven’t passed the exam by the end of the third semester will be terminated.

• The registration to he English scientific writing course is done through the student portal. The course number is 328050.
• The English scientific writing course provides tools for analyzing the structure of an academic article in various research areas, while emphasizing characteristic grammatical and syntax errors. The course includes a weekly two-hour lecture and personal meetings for discussion and improvement of each student’s writing.
• Acceptance to the course is conditional upon the completion of the expanded English requirement (see above).
• Notice regarding the commencement of registration for the class will be sent via email.
• Completion of the course requirement is conditional upon participation in the lectures, personal meetings and the submission of a final paper with a “passing” grade.
• For doctorate students:
  The English scientific writing course is a required course that must be completed within three semesters from the beginning of the course of study. An exemption from the course will be provided with the recommendation of the course coordinator on the basis of the exam held in the first lecture. Students in the direct track for a PhD are required to complete the course within three semesters from having their status changed to a PhD. Non-completion of the requirement on time – A student who does not complete the requirement by the third year of his studies may complete it in the fourth semester. In the event that the student does not complete the requirement in the fourth semester – the student will be classified as in an “improper” academic state and will be given one additional opportunity to complete the requirement. In the event that the student does not complete the requirement in the fifth semester – his studies will be interrupted.
• For master’s students:
  Students studying towards a master’s degree who completed the expanded English requirement may register for the course (Master level) on an available space basis. Students who will continue towards a PhD at Technion, will be able to take an exam on the first day of the PhD level “English Scientific Writing” course. Passing the exam will grant an exemption from the course.  Notice of the registration dates are sent to students via email.

Information about the Advanced Graduate English Course(Course number 328014) can be found here. The registration is done through the student registration portal.

Information about the the English Proficiency Exam(Course number 328013) can be found here. The registration is done through the student registration portal.

More information about the Course / Exam can be found here.

An exemption from the exam can be granted to:

• A person with a PhD
• A person with a grade of 75% or higher in the language portion of the GRE/GMAT
• A graduate of a high school or recognized academic institution in which the language of instruction is English

A student who fails the exam or does not take the exam in the first semester of his studies:

• Must participate in the preparation course and pass the test in the second semester. If the student does not complete the requirement at this time, the student will be classified as in an “improper” academic state.
• In the third semester, the student will be given another opportunity to complete the requirement.
• If the student fails the exam at this time – the student’s studies will be interrupted.