General English |
All courses are 4 weeks in duration. Students can choose from any combination of the following
(maximum 6 hours of study per day):
|
Standard General English
[ 3 hours per day
] |
Our core English course with an integrated approach to all skills. Students are provided with a course book. |
08.15 - 11.15 |
|
Extension 1 [
1 hour per day]
|
An additional hour focusing on a specific language area (i.e. listening, pronunciation, grammar). Students select from a choice of 2 based on their own needs. |
11.30-12.30
or
13.45-14.45
(depending on level) |
|
Extension 2 [
1 hour per day
] |
An additional hour focusing on improving the students’ speaking ability. Higher levels also have the choice of extra ‘fun’ classes such as Drama, Music and Video, Introduction to Business English, etc |
13.45-14.45
or 14.45-15.45
(depending on level) |
|
Self-Access
[1 hour per day] |
An additional hour of self-study. Students can make use of our extensive computer room materials as well as a library, quiet room and listening lab. Special Student “Clubs” are also run during this period such as The Book Club; Sit-Com Club, Debate Club, etc |
11.30-12.30;
13.45-14.45;
or 14.45-15.45
(depending on level*) |
|
*Course times are staggered to make maximum use of our self-access facilities.
Please note – the minimum age requirement for all courses is 17. |
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1 to 1 classes
|
These are private classes with an experienced teacher tailored to your specific needs. Past 1 to 1 courses have included: report writing, pronunciation, literacy, preparation for the Cambridge CPE, BEC exams as well as general and business English. Starting dates are flexible. |
Course dates for 2010 |
| 11 January - 05 February |
|
05 July - 30 July |
| 08 February - 05 March |
|
02 August - 27 August |
| 08 March - 01 April |
|
30 August - 23 September |
| 12 April - 07 May |
|
27 September - 22 September |
| 10 May - 04 June |
|
25 October - 19 November |
| 07 June - 02 July |
|
22 November - 15 December |
Public Holidays – the school is closed on the following dates: 22 March, 2 till 12 April, 27 April, 16 June, 9 August, 24 September and 16 December until January 2011. (Please note that Public Holidays will not be recompensed). |
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Class Levels |
IH Johannesburg offers all levels from Beginner through advanced.* All students are interviewed and tested upon arrival and placed into a class. New students are then monitored by their teacher for the first few days to ensure they are in the appropriate level. |
Corresponding level at IH Johannesburg |
Overall competency description |
Cambridge Exams |
IELTS |
Council of Europe Equivalent |
Proficiency B |
Proficiency A |
Advanced B |
|
Fully operational command of the language at a high level in most situations, e.g. can argue a case confidently, justifying and making points persuasively. |
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) |
Band 9
Band 8
| C2 |
Advanced A |
Lower-Advanced B |
Lower-Advanced A |
|
Good operational command of the language in a wide range of real world situation, e.g. can participate effectively in discussions and meetings. |
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) |
Band 7 |
C1 |
Pre-Advanced B |
Pre-Advanced A |
Upper-Intermediate B |
Upper-Intermediate A |
|
Generally effective command of the language in a range of situations. e.g. can make a contribution to discussions on practical matters. |
First Certificate in English (FCE) |
Band 6
Band 5 |
B2
Vantage |
Intermediate B |
Intermediate A |
Pre-Intermediate B |
Pre-Intermediate A |
|
Limited but effective command of the language in familiar situations, e.g. can take part in a routine meeting on familiar topics, particularly in an exchange of simple factual information. |
Preliminary English Test (PET) |
Band 4
Band 3 |
B1
Threshold |
Elementary B |
Elementary A |
Beginners |
|
Basic command of the language needed in a range of familiar situations, e.g. can understand and pass on simple messages. |
Key English Test (KET) |
Band 2
Band 1 |
A2
Waystage
A1 Breakthrough |
|
*Subject to availability. |
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Student Progress |
Assessment |
Students are continually assessed throughout the course and their teachers are always available to assist and provide guidance. At the end of every 4-week course, students are also tested and will either move to the next level or continue at the same level depending on their evaluation. Students are given a progress report at the end of every 4-week course. Upon completion of their studies, all students are presented with a certificate indicating the final level the student passed. |
Self-Access |
During their first week at IH, students are given an introduction to the Self-Access Centre. Regular training sessions on basic computer skills are also offered during self-access times free of charge. Student s receive on-going support with their self-access study by their morning teacher, the librarian, and computer room assistant. |
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