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Learn English the Right Way!

PHILINTER’s differentiation comes from how happy and satisfied our students are.

Our ESL courses operate in two ways.

Spartan Program

The academic schedule is tight, and evening programs must be attended
even after school.

Intensive ESL

Semi-Spartan Program

Requires minimal regulations for a studying atmosphere.

General ESL
Intensive Power Speaking
Light ESL

Intensive Power Speaking

The Intensive Power Speaking program is a highly specific and effective course designed to improve student’s proficiency in speaking through a balanced development of fluency and accuracy. It offers intensive lessons that enable students to practice and master communication language for a range of different situations. With a focus on both fluency and accuracy, students will gain the confidence to communicate effectively in any setting.

Our experienced teachers will provide personalized guidance and support to ensure that each student can achieve their language learning goals. By the end of the course, students will have the skills and confidence to speak English fluently and accurately, making this program an essential step toward achieving their language learning objectives.

This course is recommended for short-term studies of 1 or 2 weeks up to 12 weeks.

CURRICULUM FEATURES

  • The curriculum is designed to help individuals improve speaking skills within a short period. Along with general speaking topics, the program includes specialized subjects to create a comprehensive and optimized curriculum for enhancing speaking abilities.

  • This course is taught by teachers who have clear pronunciation and a competent track record in speaking education.

  • SEMI-SPARTAN SYSTEM: School regulations are not strict, and you are free to go out if there are no classes. Recommended for those who want to ‘study abroad’ and make ‘memories’ together.
COURSE DURATION
  • 1-12 weeks
  • The optimal duration of the course is 8 weeks but can be extended for up to 12 weeks depending on the needs of the student. However, if studying for more than 12 weeks, we recommend a business or test preparation course after IPS.
CURRICULUM

 

CLASS TYPE NUMBER OF CLASSES SUBJECTS

 1 ON 1

4

 Literary Conversations Voices of Today Idioms and Slangs (Conversations) Express Yourself (Fluency) Speak Right

SMALL GROUP CLASS
(45 Minutes)

4

 Speak Like a Pro Contemporary Topics Advanced Listening Expressions for Conversations Debate Excellence TED Talks Power Multi Media Media Analysis

*2 (45-min Connecting Class: Basic / Advanced Accent Training Public Speaking and Debate )
 

EVENING STUDY
(Optional)

2

 From 7pm to 9pm

Vocabulary enhancement, review, guided self-study, homework, and academic consultation

EVENING ACTIVITY
(Optional; Monday-Thursday)

 

1

 Monday: Yoga Basics
Tuesday: Zumba & Board Game Time
Wednesday: Music Club
Thursday: Movie Club
TOTAL 10

 

One on One Class

  • Literary Conversations – A class designed to engage students in deep discussions about literature, helping them improve their vocabulary, critical thinking, and conversational skills through the analysis of various texts and literary works.
  • Voices of Today – A class that explores current trends and modern issues, helping students express opinions and engage in meaningful discussions about today’s world.
  • Idioms and Slangs (Conversations)  – A class focused on teaching students popular slang and idiomatic expressions used in everyday English, helping them sound more natural and fluent in casual conversations and social interactions.
  • Express Yourself (Fluency) –A class focused on improving speaking fluency, encouraging students to communicate ideas smoothly, confidently, and with greater spontaneity.
  • Speak Right – A one-on-one class focused on perfecting pronunciation, intonation, and enunciation, helping students develop clearer and more accurate speech for both everyday conversations and professional settings.

Small Group Class (45 Minutes)

  • Power Multi Media – A dynamic class that combines multimedia resources (videos, podcasts, and more) to enhance students’ listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills through engaging, real-world content.
  • Expressions for Conversations – Focuses on teaching students practical phrases, idiomatic expressions, and everyday language commonly used in conversations. The goal is to equip learners with the tools to engage in natural, fluent dialogues in various social or professional situations.
  • TED Talk – An integrated class of Vocabulary and Public Speaking that focuses on the study and practice of delivering effective speeches in a style similar to that of TED Talks.
  • Speak Like a Pro – Designed to help students develop advanced speaking skills for professional or formal communication. This type of class focuses on refining fluency, pronunciation, intonation, and the use of complex language structures to sound more natural and confident in a variety of professional contexts.
  • Compelling Conversations – A conversation class that focuses on developing and improving participants’ conversational skills in English. This class provides structured lessons and discussions that encourage students to engage in meaningful and interesting conversations.
  • Debate Excellence – A class that focuses on developing critical thinking, argumentation skills, and public speaking techniques through structured debates, encouraging students to express their opinions confidently and persuasively.
  • Contemporary Topics – A class that centers on relevant and up-to-date subjects, allowing students to share perspectives, build critical thinking, and communicate effectively in group discussions.
  • Advanced Listening – A class designed to enhance students’ ability to understand complex spoken English in various contexts, such as academic lectures, discussions, and media, focusing on improving listening comprehension, recognizing nuances, and interpreting implied meanings.

Small Group Class (Connecting)

  • Basic / Advanced Accent Training – A class aimed at helping students refine their pronunciation and reduce their native accent, offering both beginner and advanced levels to improve clarity and fluency in spoken English.
  • Public Speaking and Debate – A comprehensive class that combines the art of public speaking with debate skills, helping students develop the confidence and skills needed for effective communication in both formal and informal settings.

Evening Study (Review)

Time for a specific topic or mission, consisting of class/self-study/discussion, etc. It is held for 2 hours after school, and attendance is compulsory from Monday to Thursday.

ADMISSION QUALIFICATION & DATE
AGE PHILINTER LEVEL (code) IELTS TOEIC
18 + Elementary (201) 2.0 above 250 above
  • This course does not provide general subjects such as grammar or writing. We focus solely on speaking-related curriculum. Therefore, you must have a minimum knowledge of English grammar to apply for this course.
  • It is recommended that you study basic English grammar beforehand.

ADMISSION DATE

  • Every Sunday (Please inquire in advance for Saturday Admission)
DAILY SCHEDULE

The following is an example of an IPS (Intensive Power Speaking) course routine. The student can change the start time and vacant time to suit their lifestyle.
During free time, some students swim on campus, play golf, or visit malls and coffee shops since this course is run in a semi-spartan system.

TIME ACTIVITY CLASS TYPE SUBJECT / CLASS
07:30 – 08:10 am BREAKFAST
08:00 – 08:45 am 1st Class 1on1 Speaking and Listening
08:50 – 09:35 am 2nd Class 1on1 Current Issues
09:40 – 10:25 am 3rd Class 1on1 Voice of America
10:30 – 11:15 am 4th Class SGC Dialogue Patterns
11:20 – 12:00 am 5th Class
11:50 – 12:30 pm LUNCH
13:00 – 13:45 pm 6th Class SGC Debate Excellence
13:50 – 14: 35 pm 7th Class 1 on 1 Public Speaking
14:40 – 15:25 pm 8th Class 1 on 1 Speak Right
15:30 – 16:15 pm 9th Class SGC Mastering Idioms
16:20 – 17:00 pm 10th Class
17:30 – 18:10 pm DINNER
18:10 – 19:00 pm
19:00 – 20:00 pm
20:00 – 21:00 pm

SGC – Small Group Class

EXAMS

Placement Test

Every Monday. The initial consultation is given right after the exam, followed by school orientation in the afternoon. Regular classes begin on Tuesday morning; however, for short-term classes of 1-2 weeks, classes start on Monday afternoon.


Weekly Test

The weekly test covers the following areas: (1) Grammar for Speaking, (2) Pattern English, (3) Usage of Verbs, and (4) Essential Vocabulary. Tests are conducted once a week in these four areas, starting at 5 PM on Wednesday and lasting 20 minutes. The degree of difficulty varies across three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Participation in this test is optional.


Progress Test 

Once a month every Friday to assess the monthly progress. Short-term students (those enrolled for less than 1 month) may not take the test. Students within 2 weeks of admission or 2 weeks before graduation can take regular classes without participating in the test.

 

TOEIC Mock Test

Held every other week. If you wish, you can participate in this test. However, general ESL students pay a fee.


IELTS Mock Test

Held every week. General ESL students pay a fee.

PHILINTER LANGUAGE LEVEL

Our systematic level system ensures substantial growth in your English proficiency!

We accurately assess students’ current English skills and expedite their progress to higher levels. As their English proficiency advances, we provide tailored guidance on official test scores that align with their level and recommend the most suitable courses for their progression.

PHILINTER’s result-oriented educational operation begins with this systematic and precise level system.

PHILINTER LEVEL EQUIVALENT SCORE
IELTS TOEIC PTE DET CAMBRIDGE CEFR
601 Proficient 8.5 – 9.0 970 – 990 85 – 90 145 – 160 Proficiency (CPE) C2
501 + Upper Advanced 7.5 – 8.0 900 – 970 79 – 84 135 – 140 Advanced (CAE) C1
501 Advanced 7.0 880 – 900 76 – 78 125 – 135 Advanced (CAE) C1
401 + Pre-Advanced 6.5 800 – 880 65 – 75 115 – 125 First (FCE) B2
401 Upper-Intermediate 5.5 – 6.0 700 – 800 59 – 64 100 – 115 First (FCE) B2
301 + Intermediate 5.0 600 – 700 51 – 58 90 – 100 Preliminary (PET) B1
301 Pre-Intermediate 4.0 – 4.5 450 – 600 43 – 50 75 – 90 B1
201 + Upper Elementary 3.0 – 3.5 350 – 450 36 – 42 65 – 75 Key (KET) A2
201 Elementary 2.0 – 2.5 225 – 350 30 – 35 55 – 65 A2
101 + Upper Beginner 1.5 160 – 225 23 – 29 45 – 55 A1
101 Beginner 1.0 0 – 160 10 – 22 10 – 45 Pre-A1

LEVEL DESCRIPTION

Describes the details of English proficiency for each level.

PHILINTER LEVEL DESCRIPTION
601 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
501 + Can reformulate ideas differently in order to ensure that people understand exactly what is meant, eliminating the possibility of misunderstandings. Also, has a good command of a broad vocabulary, including collocations and idiomatic expressions; Can overcome gaps in vocabulary with alternatives. Can consistently maintain a high degree of grammatical accuracy; errors are rare and difficult to spot. Can express myself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly.
501 Can express fluently and spontaneously, except occasionally, when speaking about a conceptually difficult subject. Has a good command of a broad vocabulary. Can sometimes have to search for expressions but can then find alternatives to express what he/she want to say. Maintains a high degree of grammatical control in speech and writing.
401 + Can express clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what he/she wants to say. Can reformulate ideas in different ways to ensure people understand exactly what is meant. Can maintain good grammatical control. Can sometimes make mistakes but can easily correct them afterwards. Can communicate fluently and spontaneously, even when talking at length about complex subjects.
401 Can communicate with reasonable accuracy and can correct mistakes if they have led to misunderstandings. Has a sufficient range of vocabulary to vary formulation and avoid repetition. Can produce stretches of language with a fairly even tempo; although can be hesitant when searching for expressions, there are few noticeably long pauses. Can sustain relationships with native speakers without unintentionally amusing or irritating them or requiring them to behave other than they would with a native speaker.
301 + Can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts, though with noticeable influences from mother tongue. Has a sufficient range of language to describe unusual and predictable situations and to express thoughts on abstract or cultural as well as everyday topics (such as music, films). Can express relatively easily when talking freely and keep the conversation going effectively without help, despite occasional pauses to plan and correct what is being said.
301 Can keep a conversation going, but sometimes have to pause to plan and correct what is being said. Knows enough vocabulary to talk about family, hobbies and interests, work, travel, news and current events. Can use simple expressions politely in a neutral way in everyday situations.
201 + Can generally communicate the main points of what is wanting to say, though sometimes have to simplify it. Knows enough vocabulary for familiar everyday situations and topics but needs to search for the words and sometimes must simplify. Can participate in a longer conversation about familiar topics, but often needs to stop and think or start again in a different way. Can socialize simply but effectively using the simplest common expressions and routines.
201 Can communicate in a simple and direct exchange of limited information; in other situations, can generally have to compromise the message. Can use correctly simple phrases learnt for specific situations, but often make basic mistakes – for example mixing up tenses and forgetting to use the right endings. Has enough vocabulary to communicate in simple everyday situations. Can understand with short, simple phrases, but often needs to stop, try with different words – or repeat more clearly.
101 + Can communicate limited information about self, family and job in a simple and direct exchange. Has a basic repertoire of phrases to talk about oneself and communicate in common everyday situations. Can use correctly some simple structures that has been memorized. Can speak slowly in a series of very short phrases, stopping and starting when trying to say different words.
101 Can speak in very short phrases and isolated words. Has a very basic repertoire of words and simple phrases about family and personal details, plus simple everyday situations. Can use memorized, short phrases for specific purposes with reasonable accuracy.

 

Student Review

What does Philinter Academy look like according to its graduates?

Natsuha

Rated 4 out of 5
The General ESL course helped students improve various English skills in a balanced way, and I liked that I could make a schedule that suited me by changing my timetable several times. However, I found the first schedule a little strange because it included four vocabulary classes and two classes with the same title taught by different teachers. The teachers are very knowledgeable and they teach in a very kind and careful way. They explained things by rephrasing them many times, which made the lessons very easy to understand. I really appreciate all teachers’ support.
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Peter

Rated 4 out of 5
The course, classes, and teachers are good.
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