«The English language is nobody's special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself.»

Derek Walcott (b. 1930),
West Indian Poet

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Registration closed for the Fall 2009 term.

English study opportunities
Join the UN English Club
(for advanced level learners and native speakers), or try other recommendations.

Current  term:
8 Sept. - 30 Nov. 2009
Exams: 30 Nov. - 3 Dec.

Next term:
3 January - March 2010
Registration begins 26 October

The English Language Programme (ELP) offers 

  • a wide variety of courses to help United Nations staff and Permanent Mission diplomats improve their English skills,
  • a break from the workday routine, a place where you can meet colleagues from every part of the United Nations family and exchange ideas in an enjoyable setting.
To find out more about general policies of the Language and Communications Programme (LCP) including eligibility to take language classes and registration details, please visit the LCP website.

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