Over the last 20 years, ICELDA has developed and designed solutions for apparently intractable language problems, for universities, universities of technology, and private education institutions.
Our language tests, courses and policies are targeted to consistently address our clients’ requirements.
Current projects
MA in Applied Linguistics
Initiated by ICELDA, a new postgraduate qualification will be offered by the University of Pretoria’s Unit for Academic Literacy from 2025 onwards: a coursework M.A. in Applied Linguistics.
This is a one-year degree for qualifying postgraduate students who want to contribute to a multilingual, democratic society by immersing themselves in the design of applied linguistic interventions, such as language courses, multilingual pedagogies, tests, policies, and the like.
The degree includes coursework and the writing of a mini-dissertation.
Other projects include
- Fair and unbiased testing (including online and paper-based, discipline specific testing and test translation) in multiple languages, funded by SADiLaR.
- Diagnostic, placement, and proficiency testing, funded by SADiLaR.
- Writing development aids (online writing aid platform), funded by SADiLaR and KU Leuven.
- Writing centre support materials (educational videos, handouts, exercises, consultant training manual), funded by NWU.
- Anti-plagiarism training materials: an interactive referencing tool, with exercises, handouts and videos, funded by NWU.
Our track record
- We add value to existing offerings by institutions, by helping to refine and improve them.
- We advance multilingualism in all the interventions we design.
- We design and provide solutions to difficult language problems.
- We back up our designs with scholarly analyses and research.
- We exploit our extensive networks for the benefit of our clients.
- We use technology to advance multimodal language learning, autonomous learning, blended learning and online modes of delivery.
- We stimulate postgraduate studies in the fields of language and literacy.
Our networks
