Message from our Director

Welcome to the University Preparatory Program (UPP) at the International University of Grand-Bassam. My colleagues and I hope you enjoy your time in our program, which provides students with a foundation of English and study skills they will need in their undergraduate career, graduate studies, and beyond. We are continually improving our program to provide the most interesting and useful activities in our courses. 

New students at IUGB are facing a whole new world. Not only do they need to master a new language, they must adjust to a new educational system that is very different than what they experienced in high school. Those students who spend time in the program have the advantage of practicing skills crucial for success in the American system, such as critical thinking, research, note-taking, oral presentation, and listening strategies. They have a chance to become more comfortable with group work, classroom discussions, and use of technology in education. We welcome you to join us for this adventure.