Duration
16h AUTR
Number of credits
| Bachelor in architecture | 2 crédits |
Lecturer
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the second semester
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
This test aims to certify students' level of proficiency in English in the areas of grammar, general and specialized vocabulary, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension.
At the end of the exam, students must achieve a result at least equivalent to the B1+ proficiency level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference, with the addition of technical vocabulary specific to architecture.
If this level is not reached, the Faculty will require you to select the course ARCH0605 "English for Architects - B1+ Objective" as an elective class in your Master's programme.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
The targeted skills include mastery of grammar, reading, and listening comprehension at the B1+ level as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference, with the addition of technical vocabulary specific to architecture.
The B1+ level describes the proficiency of an independent user in a context of simple yet comfortable communication for all parties involved. Regarding specialized vocabulary, the Faculty has compiled a glossary of architecture-specific terms that are considered part of the expected knowledge base for Architecture graduates at ULiège.
The grammar and vocabulary elements associated with the test are listed on its eCampus page and must be studied through self-learning.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
The test is accessible to and mandatory for all bachelor's students in the Faculty of Architecture.
If you already hold an official equivalent certificate of mastery, please forward it to sebastien.schoenmaeckers@uliege.be by 31/11/25 and wait for confirmation of receipt. If the certificate exempts you from the ARCH1016 test, your Faculty will be notified.
Students who require additional support are encouraged to explore alternative options. For more information about the resources offered by ULiège, please visit the portal: https://www.islv.uliege.be/cms/c_10332480/fr/institut-superieur-des-langues-vivantes.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
The associated eCampus page gives you access to self-assessment and self-learning tools in grammar (EGIPT / GABi), reading, and listening, as well as to the glossary selected for this academic year.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Remote course
Further information:
All material and skills are to be covered in self-study.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
Glossary of +/- 300 terms (words or phrases) specific to the field of architecture, listed by your Faculty.
Series of reading comprehension and listening comprehension automated tests to help you practice.
EGIPT (ISLV0000-12: English Grammar In-house Proficiency Test) is an in-house test designed for self-assessment of English grammar skills.
It was created to allow all members of the ULiège community to perform an initial self-evaluation of their language proficiency, with the aim of identifying the need for remediation if necessary.
GABi (ISLV0000-3.2: Interactive Basic English Grammar) is a grammar resource that is:
- Progressive ? aiming to cover grammar topics across 8 CEFR levels: A1, A2, A2+, B1, B1+, B2, B2+, and C1.
- Contrastive ? designed for French-speaking students and focuses on explaining the difficulties they typically encounter.
- Communicative ? decoding structures before teaching the correct uses.
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam ( multiple-choice questionnaire )
Further information:
Written assessment via multiple-choice questions (Penalty for guessing) covering the four announced language skills and aspects: grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening.
Participation in the test is by registration only. The associated form will be available via the eCampus page of ARCH1016; registration will open with an announcement prior to each session.
The test is held in a single session (June) for beginner and intermediate cohorts.
For the graduating cohort, a second session (August/September) will be available for students who did not pass (score below 10/20) in the first session (June).
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Self-study and preparation for the final assessment based on the material accessible on the eCampus page devoted to the test.
Contacts
Sébastien Schoenmaeckers, ISLV
sebastien.schoenmaeckers@uliege.be