EXTERNAL SERVICES
Arabic Language Proficiency Exam (ALPE)
The ALPE is given to enrolled Master in Islamic Studies students who wish to have their knowledge and skills in the Arabic language assessed by an expert Arabic Instructor. Passing the ALPE will prove their mastery of the language and will exempt them from taking the required Arabic Language courses.
Application Procedure:
- Check ALPE announcement
- Secure ALPE form from the Office of the College Secretary or IIS website
- Submit ALPE form to the Office of College Secretary and pay through the UP Cash Office
- Submit a copy of the receipt at the Office of the College Secretary though email at iis@up.edu.ph
- Wait for the scheduled ALPE
Translation Services (Arabic, English, Filipino and Other Philippine Muslim Languages)
Refers to the translation of books or documents such as passports, marriage certificates, and other documents from Arabic to English, Arabic to Filipino, Arabic to other Philippine Muslim languages and vice versa.
- Fill out the request form — Google Form: (https://bit.ly/3BkF0zb) or Hardcopy (can be secured from IIS RPED)
- Submit the duly accomplished request form with the attached document/s to be translated to the IIS office or via email at iis@up.edu.ph or iis_rped.upd@up.edu.ph.
- Await the job order from IIS stating the specifications of the services requested, required fees, and payment channels. Once signed, send this back to the IIS.
- Pay the required fee at the Research, Publication, and Extension Division (RPED) Office or through the payment channels indicated at the Job Order.
- Wait for the notification from IIS if the translated documents are ready for pick up.
- Translated documents includes a Certificate of Translation signed by the IIS assigned translator and the Dean. This certificate also has the dry seal of the Institute to ensure authenticity.
Islamic Rituals
Refers to Islamic rituals such as Islamic sermon (Khutbah), marriage (Nikah), birth ritual (Agigah or Paggunting), and conversion (Pagbalik-Islam) officiated by some IIS faculty members.
Procedure:
- Fill out the request form — Google Form (https://bit.ly/3XA3hcg) or Hardcopy (can be secured from IIS RPED)
- Submit the duly accomplished request form with the attached document/s related to the request to the IIS office or via email at iis@up.edu.ph or iis_rped.upd@up.edu.ph.
- Wait for the email from IIS for further clarification and the status of your request.
Islamic Lectures, Fora, Workshops, Training and Seminars
Refers to invitations addressed to IIS faculty members and REPS to serve as Resource Persons or Experts in Islamic lectures, fora, workshops, training, and seminars.
Procedure:
- Fill out the request form — Google Form (https://bit.ly/3XA3hcg) or Hardcopy (can be secured from IIS RPED)
- Submit the duly accomplished request form with the attached document/s related to the request to the IIS office or via email at iis@up.edu.ph or iis_rped.upd@up.edu.ph.
- Wait for the email from IIS for further clarification and the status of your request.
Islamic Consultancy
Refers to consultancy services requested from IIS faculty members and REPS. This may include interviews for documentary films, news outlets, or research studies as well as consultancy services on topics related to Shari’ah and other Islamic/Muslim concerns.
Procedure:
- Fill out the request form — Google Form (https://bit.ly/3XA3hcg) or Hardcopy (can be secured from IIS RPED)
- Submit the duly accomplished request form with the attached document/s related to the request to the IIS office or via email at iis@up.edu.ph or iis_rped.upd@up.edu.ph.
- Wait for the email from IIS for further clarification and the status of your request.