General English

Elementary Level

Students in the Elementary Level have studied English before, but they need more practice and more confidence. Students entering this course usually do so with the general goal of improving their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for use in daily life. You will finish this level with a strong, basic English ability.

Pre-Intermediate Level

The Pre-Intermediate Level class focuses on participation in many class activities where you practice new language structures in real life situations. Students entering this course usually do so with the general goal of improving their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for use in daily life. Students will improve their competency where all skills are combined. This course also contains a wide range of genres for students to practice, and therefore students will understand how English is used in a multitude of social contexts.

Intermediate Level

Intermediate Level students take a significant step up in the level of language that they learn. This level is very challenging, and a strong grasp of basic communication skills, grammar and vocabulary is very important. Students entering this course usually do so with the general goal of improving their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for use in daily life. Students will be able to read and write more complex texts from a wide range of contexts.

Upper Intermediate Level

The Upper Intermediate Level involves a significant change in the communication skills, grammar and vocabulary learned at the Intermediate Level. Here, students are challenged through the practical application of advanced language structures. This will involve active participation in classroom discussions of various topics as well as the opportunity for students to extend the use of their language skills beyond everyday conversations.

Advanced Level

The Advanced Level follows on from the language learned at the Upper Intermediate Level. With extra attention focused on polishing your mastery and fluency of higher level language structures. At the Advanced Level, students language skills are tested in real life work situations. Students entering this course usually do so with the general goal of improving their presentation skills, thinking and problem solving skills.

Level Placements

Your placement in these levels is determined by a paper test and oral interview when you enter the school. Level placement is based on your knowledge of English and on your ability to communicate. These scores below are approximate: