About Qayya Academy
Personalized English Language Courses for Individuals and Small Groups
Qayya Academy is a consultancy service that offers private English language courses tailored to the needs of the students. We are highly proficient in both professional and academic English with over twenty years of instruction in the field. Our courses are impactful, enhancing all aspects of communication in the English language – Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking – while emphasizing the areas that are most important to the student’s immediate needs. Whether you are a professional who needs to improve daily communication in an office environment or a student who needs assistance to pass the TOEFL examination, we can assist you. Because our program is individualized, scheduling is very flexible, and classes are available from anywhere in the world. While our primary area of operation is French West Africa, we have had students from all over the African continent, the Middle East, and Asia.
How It Works In 3 Simple Steps
1
Initial Contact
Briefly tell us what you require in an English language course.
What do you need to get out of your class?
Which immediate needs must be met by your English language instruction?
2
Online Interview
Discuss your program
Get to know one another
Have a look at your background in English
Discuss your goals for the future
3
Curriculum & Schedule
We will design an individualized curriculum for you
Once we agree upon a schedule, your classes will begin
At Qayya Academy all courses are personal, yet remote. All sessions are conducted online with your instructor in real-time.
If you are in Senegal and would like to inquire about in-person or group courses, please contact us.
Because your class is customized to meet your needs, there are no textbooks to buy. All course materials will be provided for you by the instructor. The student must have a computer and internet access. A printer is helpful, but not necessary.
Depending on your needs, session rates vary, starting at $50/hour for individuals and $75/hour for businesses.
Interested students should START HERE.
About Our Founder & Primary Instructor
Mrs. Ruqayya Abdus-Salaam is an American, English language instructor, TOEFL trainer, and Presentation Coach with more than 20 years of experience in teaching and administration in the higher education industry of Senegal. She has a strong background in standardized test preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, SAT, GED, and Hi-Set) and academic advising for international students. In addition to her primary teaching positions, she has served as an instructor at many institutions in Senegal. As a business and professional English instructor, Mrs. Abdus-Salaam has extensive experience working with executives in mastering business communication and presentation skills. Mrs. Abdus-Salaam coached the Business English Presentation Team at ETICCA University to ELA Masters national championship in 2014 and 2015. She has been the instructor of choice for many prominent professional and political figures in West Africa.
Founder's Resume
NBA Academy Africa Saly, Senegal
- EFL Coordinator & Academic Preparation Manager, Oct 2018 – Oct 2023
- English Language Instructor, Jan – Sep 2018
Dakar American University of Science and Technology Somone, Senegal
- Academic English Department Head May 2017 – May 2018
- EFL and English Composition Instructor Jan – May 2017
ETICCA University (École des Techniques Internationales du Commerce, de la Communication et des Affaires) Dakar, Senegal
- Assistant Director for International Transfer, May 2014 – Jan 2017
- Professeur d’Anglais, Dec 2009 – May 2017
English Language Institute
- iBT TOEFL Preparation Instructor and Academic Advisor Jun 2011 – Dec 2016
Suffolk University Dakar Campus
- TOEFL Instructor and iBT TOEFL Assistant Program Director Nov 2007 – Jun 2011
- English Language Instructor Nov 2002 – 2007, Apr 2009 – Jun 2011
British Council Senegal
- English Language Instructor Nov 2007 – Apr 2009
Dakar English Language Center
- English Language Instructor 2003 – 2004