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IELTS 8-week plan with 8.0 teachers!

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The [IELTS 16-WEEK FOR 6.5] program will ensure that you achieve
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IELTS 16-WEEK FOR 5.5

The fastest IELTS 5.5 program for Upper-beginners.

Our school operates two types of IELTS 16-WEEK PROGRAM for those without IELTS experience. As the first program, this IELTS 16-WEEK FOR 5.5 is for those who have a low English level but have a desire to take IELTS. Moreover, this program is suitable for those who want to acquire IELTS 5.5 or higher and have a long-term plan to achieve a high IELTS score in the future.

CURRICULUM FEATURES

  • A program for upper-beginner level students without IELTS experience.

    ✓ The admission level for Upper-beginners is IELTS 1.5 or TOEIC 160-240 points, meaning they do not have basic English skills. Therefore, for the first eight weeks, we solidify basic skills such as English grammar, vocabulary, basic listening, and basic writing based on speaking.
    ✓ A total of 16 weeks program: Based on many years of experience, we present you with the most effective way to acquire IELTS.
    ✓ Intensive ESL (first 6-8 weeks): Daily 9-hour course. Develop sufficient basic English skills before taking IELTS.
    ✓ IELTS Intensive (for the next 8-10 weeks): Daily 10-hour course. A course to learn how to quickly achieve a score of 5.5 or higher with an IELTS teacher.

  • An environment where the SPARTAN SYSTEM is applied, and students can focus only on their studies from Monday to Friday.

  • We have proven and skilled teachers: ESL teachers who provide kind and in-depth learning to low-level students, and teachers with extensive experience in IELTS teaching.

  • In 2024, Philinter Academy will launch the IELTS 8.0 Teacher Training Project, boasting the highest level of IELTS instructors among Philippine language schools.

  • FINANCIAL SUPPORT: Discounts are offered when registering for Intensive ESL and IELTS courses together. Additionally, you will receive full support for the official IELTS test fee.

  • British Council IELTS Certified Test Center: A place where you can take the official test on campus.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE

During the first 6 to 8 weeks of the program, students will focus on improving their basic English skills. This will include developing their speaking abilities, as well as enhancing their vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening, and writing skills. Afterward, students will proceed to a comprehensive 8 to 10-week IELTS study program.

It is important to note that the first eight weeks of the program are crucial for success, and students can expect a significant workload during this period.

Admission Test Strengthening Basic English skills Building IELTS 6.5
Take the test for free before or after registering Intensive ESL study for 6-8 weeks after admission 8-10 weeks IELTS Intensive study
Upper-beginner English level is required for admission. The process of creating a pre-intermediate (IELTS 3.5) or higher level.

If you follow this course well, it will be easy to acquire IELTS 5.5.

Depending on the student, the study period maybe 6 or 8 weeks.

 From adapting to IELTS and acquiring 5.5 all at once!

 

Take the official exam in week 16.

 
COURSE DURATION
  • 16 weeks
CURRICULUM
Intensive ESL (First 6-8 Weeks) IELTS Intensive (Next 8-10 Weeks)

The program lasts for a total of 16 weeks, including 6-8 weeks of Intensive ESL and IELTS Intensive for the remaining weeks.

It operates under a Spartan system where students can focus only on their studies during the week. Participation in the evening program (REVIEW, IELTS MISSION) after regular classes is mandatory.

CLASS TYPE NUMBER OF CLASSES SUBJECT / CONTENT
1-on-1 4 or 5 Speaking and Listening Reading and Vocabulary Word Smart Grammar for Writing Grammar for Speaking Pronunciation Clinic
Small Group 2 or 4 Daily News Start Talking Basic Accent Training Usage of Verbs Phrasal Verb and Collocations Tenses Empowered TED Talk Accent and Intonation Contemporary Topics
Big Group N/A
Evening Program 2 REVIEW Mandatory participation. Monday to Thursday (2 hours from 7 pm-9 pm)
Total 9 or 10

One on One Class

  • Speaking and Listening – a class that can be customized depending on the student’s needs that primarily focuses on developing students’ speaking and listening skills to understand spoken English, engage in conversations, and express themselves confidently.
  • Reading and Vocabulary – a class that can be customized depending on the student’s needs that is designed to improve students’ reading comprehension skills and expand their vocabulary in the English language.
  • Word Smart – a class that focuses on developing students’ vocabulary skills by introducing and teaching new words and phrases. This class aims to have students learn and master approximately 500 words per month.
  • Grammar for Writing – a class that is specifically focused on teaching students the grammar and writing skills necessary for effective and accurate written communication in English.
  • Grammar for Speaking – a class designed to teach students the specific grammatical structures and rules necessary for effective and natural spoken communication in a foreign language, typically focusing on conversational and everyday language use.
  • Pronunciation Clinic – a class in the form of a workshop or intensive training designed to help students improve their standard English pronunciation and spoken language skills.

Small Group Class

  • Daily News – an interactive and integrated class designed to enhance students’ vocabulary and conversational speaking skills by studying news articles every day, covering a range of topics and difficulty levels.
  • Start Talking – a class primarily focused on developing students’ speaking and oral communication skills in the English language.
  • Usage of Verbs – a class designed to make it easier for students to meet those challenges of learning verbs in English Grammar as this focuses exclusively on building the mastery of verbs without being distracted by other elements of grammar.
  • Phrasal Verb and Collocations – an integration of speaking and vocabulary class that focuses on teaching students how to use phrasal verbs and collocations effectively in the English language and be more proficient in understanding and using these combinations in their language communication.
  • Tenses Empowered – a class designed to make students fully comfortable with forming and using the verb tenses, both on their own and in conjunction with other tenses.
  • 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.
  • Accent and Intonation – a class that helps students acquire or improve their ability to speak English with an American accent. This class aims to teach students the pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and speech patterns commonly associated with American English.
  • Contemporary Topics –a notetaking and speaking course that focuses on exploring and discussing current and relevant issues, events, trends, or themes in various fields of study.
ADMISSION QUALIFICATION AND DATE
AGE PHILINTER LEVEL (CODE) IELTS
15+ Upper Beginner (101+) 1.5 above

 

  • To enroll in this course, you need to pass the ADMISSION INTERVIEW, which assesses your basic abilities in speaking, grammar, and vocabulary.
  • We only deal with the IELTS Academic Module. Please understand that we do not handle the General Module and UKVI.

ADMISSION DATE

  • Every Sunday (Please inquire in advance for Saturday Admission)
REGULATIONS & BENEFITS
  • There is nothing special about the regulations.
  • Since this course is not a guarantee program, there is no change in class type or benefits due to violation of regulations. You just need to follow general school regulations like students in other courses. See below for school regulations.
    https://philinter.com/registration/rule-orientation/
  • The cost of the IELTS official test is paid by the school. Limited to one time.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Intensive ESL (First 6-8 Weeks) IELTS Intensive (Next 8-10 Weeks)

The following is an example of an Intensive ESL course routine. The student can change the start time and vacant time to suit their lifestyle.

This course is run in a Spartan system, so going out during the week is prohibited. However, short outings after school to places such as supermarkets, shopping malls, and coffee shops are permitted.

TIME ACTIVITY CLASS TYPE SUBJECT / CLASS
07:30 – 08:10 am BREAKFAST
08:00 – 08:45 am 1st Class SGC Debate Excellence
08:50 – 09:35 am 2nd Class 1on1 Word Smart
09:40 – 10:25 am 3rd Class 1on1 Speaking and Listening
10:30 – 11:15 am 4th Class 1on1 Speaking and Listening
11:20 – 12:00 am 5th Class
11:50 – 12:30 pm LUNCH
13:00 – 13:45 pm 6th Class
13:50 – 14: 35 pm 7th Class SGC TED Talk
14:40 – 15:25 pm 8th Class 1on1 Reading & Vocabulary
15:30 – 16:15 pm 9th Class 1on1 Grammar for Writing
16:20 – 17:00 pm 10th Class
17:30 – 18:10 pm DINNER
18:10 – 19:00 pm
19:00 – 20:00 pm REVIEW 1
20:00 – 21:00 pm REVIEW 2

SGC – Small Group Class

EXAMS
Intensive ESL IELTS Intensive

Placement Test

Every Monday. Initial Consultation is given right after the exam. School Orientation is done in the afternoon.

Weekly Test

(1) Grammar for Speaking (2) Pattern English, (3) Usage of Verbs, (4) Essential Vocabulary. Weekly tests are conducted once a week in the above four areas. Starting at 5 pm on Wednesday, lasts 20 minutes.

Progress Test

Once a month every Friday to assess the monthly progress. Short-term students (less than 1 month) may not take the test.

IELTS Mock Test

It is conducted weekly and participation is mandatory. Held every Friday evening and Saturday morning.

IELTS Official Test

The official test is taken in the 16th week at the end of the program. Test fees are paid by the school.

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.

 

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What does Philinter Academy look like according to its graduates?

Ben

Rated 5 out of 5
The Business English course was fantastic and very practical. All the teachers were supportive, professional, and patient. At first, it was a challenge for me to speak English confidently in front of people, but the teachers encouraged me every day. Through daily role-play exercises, I overcame my fear and significantly improved my workplace communication skills. Business English curriculum is well-structured, covering useful skills like small talk, making contact, and presenting feedback. The teachers addressed this by providing real-life scenarios and constructive criticism using the sandwich menthod, whcih allowed me to learn effectively in a practical environment.
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Mia

Rated 4 out of 5
For the advanced business assessment, I highly recommend advising students to take a 6-week schedule instead of a 4-week. The practical courses are quite mentally demanding, and completing everything in just 4 weeks is extremely stressful. Furthermore, because the later stages were so overwhemingly busy, I actually felt my English skills were regressing rather than improving.
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