Yemen's Premier Language Institute Since 1975    Proudly celebrating 32 years of service to the Yemeni people

Founded by the United States Embassy in Sana’a, YALI now celebrates its 32^nd anniversary as the largest and most respected English language institute in Yemen. Backed by the United States Government and the international non-profit organization, AMIDEAST, YALI is part of the mission to strengthen mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. As a testament to this end, over a hundred thousand students have studied at YALI and consider it their second home.

Mission To provide public diplomacy by enhancing the English language proficiency of the Yemeni people and to further understanding of the United States, its people, and its culture. Benefit With a rich and effective curriculum using well-known textbooks, challenging study materials and rigorous tests it is no surprise that the YALI certificate is well regarded by businesses, government, and non-governmental organizations. YALI students go on to study at universities abroad and lead successful careers. Among YALI’s graduates you will find embassy employees, government officials, business men and women, academics, journalists, translators, engineers, and doctors.

A graduate receives the certificate at YALI’s graduation ceremony from the US Embassy Assistant Public Affairs Officer Megan Goodfellow and YALI Director of Courses Greg Olson on January 31. More than 2,850 students are now enrolled in YALI’s English language program. The program assists students in mastering English as a Foreign Language and prepares them to study at universities abroad or work at international companies. Hundreds of friends, family members and current students attend the graduation ceremony, which takes place at the end of every five-week term. At this ceremony, Megan Goodfellow (left) spoke highly of the 25 graduates and encouraged the currently enrolled students to complete the program. YALI (c) Copyright. All rights reserved.

Study at YALI The next term begins June 14 – July 16, 2008 Registration takes place June 8 - 11, 2008 Placement exams are on May 22, 29 (at 9:00 a.m.) June 8 (at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.) June 9, 10 (at 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00p.m) Summer teen Program: Term 110 Teen date:    June 28 – July 23 Term 111 Teen date:    July 26 – August 20 Placement test dates:  May 22, 29 (at 9:00 a.m.), June 8 (at 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.) June 9, 10 (at 9:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.) Registration date:         June 8 - 18 Teach at YALI Individuals with English language teaching qualifications and experience should contact YALI for more information regarding teaching opportunities. Contact Information PO Box 15766 (located near Baghdad Street) Sana'a, Republic of Yemen Call for more information: 448-039, 445-482/3/4 Fax: 448-037 yali@amideast.org