ELT Central: your one stop guide to academic excellence & employment in the UAE

FREE academic help for UAE students

About Us

We can make you so good you won't have to work too hard

ACADEMICS: We run a series of free workshops for students who are thinking of going to university or want to get the best out of their uni experience. Our workshops cover all the necessary basics skills to ensure you get the best from your time at university. We can come to your school, visit your university, we work online, or you can come to us. Our workshops include (though are not limited to) time management, how parents can help, intro to academic writing, intro to research, critical thinking skills, creative thinking skills, paraphrasing, citing & referencing (APA, Chicago, Harvard) writing a thesis statement, nailing the essay, writing a killer lit review and smashing the presentation.

CAREERS: We offer more free workshops to make sure that when you leave university, it’s not with a pat on the back, a degree certificate and a good luck message, which is sadly too often the case at many universities. The simple fact is, these days a degree certificate is not enough. We at ELT Central not only want you to walk into a great job, but we also want to make sure that you’re properly equipped with hands on experience, as well as the theoretical knowledge to hit the road running and impress your new boss. We will teach you how to approach the interview, how to network effectively, how to make the right connections and how to interact with them and build solid and reliable relationships to carry your through your study period and then into internships and work placement.

Testimonials

Few people have the opportunity to work with someone who is a mentor and pioneer like Andy. His ability to guide students by understanding their doubts and needs was invaluable. He is a pioneer; he organised seminars for students to deal with stress during exams, and successfully set up talks with industry leaders, helping us understand the job market and enhance our chances of employment. He also created a committee of students who were able to come together to work on a magazine, GEDD!T, run for and by students in the UAE. Andy played an integral role for all students; he was a mentor who was always ready to guide us, and that added real value to our university experience. He is a leader who brings out the best in people.

Rag Sager

Student

On my first day on the job, Andy ensured that I was welcomed and briefed about the work culture and the history of the university. I remember his words "just ask if you ever needed anything." Even though we both worked in different departments, he never failed to lend a helping hand when needed. Andy goes above and beyond when it comes to his role; he is knowledgeable and talented in multiple areas. What really inspired me was seeing how he put students at the heart of everything he did, which explains why students and staff love him so much. His loyalty, dedication and integrity towards his job are admirable, and ELT Central will reap the benefit.

Sara Al Gohary

Director of Marketing

I met Andy during a critical 3 month uni period, where one of my units was essay writing: something I had never done before. I was petrified. Andy was not only my lecturer, but also a mentor at the same time. Every student who engaged with Andy's enthusiasm, effort and entertainment in his lectures benefitted, his lectures became legendary. His knowledge, passion and love of teaching turned the most mundane subjects into the most memorable. Andy is extremely approachable, and I owe a lot to his coaching. His door was always open, his feedback always logical and easily understood. I could not write a sentence when we met, and 3 years later I have my degree. All thanks to Andy’s valued support. I never got to say this, Andy, but thanks again. It was a pleasure being your student.

Gary Hills

Student

I first met Andy when he asked me to be in a panel to talk about Artificial Intelligence and what his students need to think about in navigating the future. He lined up some awesome questions that got everyone thinking. It is so refreshing to see students so engaged and to see people in education, like Andy, being proactive in helping their students understand the future and equip them to navigate it at as well as one can. Andy has subsequently stayed connected with our circle and has engaged in many debates around advancement of technology, the impact on work and the ethics around it. His way of thinking and curiosity are huge assets. Andy - thank you for taking the initiative to rope me in and I look forward to continuing collaborating in the future.

Deborah Webster

Founder Amani Circle

Workshops: skip to our student support page for tutorials

How parents can help

We run regular workshops for parents too. University is a huge financial investment, and if you want your investment to pay off, you can learn how to help your child get the best from their studies.

Preparing for university: time management

Making the most of your study time is important not only at university, but it will also prepare you for life once you finish studying and go into the real world of working for a living.

Nailing the essay

Building and arguing an essay is no easy feat if you don’t know how to approach it. Our hands on and practical “learn while you do” workshops help students build their skillsets heuristically and with purpose. Using easy to understand, tried and tested methods, you will walk away with the best techniques that will set you up for your time at university.

Paraphrasing made easy

Integrity is an academic virtue, and it is one of the reasons we can hold our heads high when we earn our degree. Learning how to paraphrase helps you use other people’s work as a base for your own ideas and arguments. Knowing how to paraphrase effectively is one of the most important aspects of academic writing, and our short introduction and longer workshops can mean the difference between distinctions and high distinctions, and passing or failing.

Citing and referencing

Knowing how to cite and reference your sources is an important part of raising your assignment marks. In text citations and reference lists often carry up to ten percent of a grade (it tends to be higher in your foundation year), and getting this part right could mean the difference between a pass or fail: it really is that important. Our workshop will introduce you to your university’s method of referencing, and show you how to stick to the guidelines and offer links to handy websites that ensure you get it right.

Intro to research

Understanding your subject and getting an all round objective view is all part of researching to contribute and support your arguments. Without understanding where to go and how to search is not an easy task, however, we can show you how to find your sources, and understand which are credible and usable.