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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

PREMIUM SPEAKING

The Premium Speaking Course is a specialized group program designed to deliver an advanced and high-quality learning experience. It focuses exclusively on enhancing students’ speaking proficiency through interactive activities, practical communication, and guided fluency development.

CURRICULUM FEATURES

  • Expert teachers with high English proficiency (IELTS 7.5–8.0)

  • Weekly feedback to track progress in fluency, vocabulary, and interaction

  • Ideal for intermediate to advanced learners seeking intensive, structured speaking development

COURSE DURATION
  • 4 to 8 weeks
CURRICULUM
CLASS TYPE NUMBER OF CLASSES SUBJECTS

 1 ON 1

2

 Studies and Professions Situational English

SMALL GROUP CLASS
(45 Minutes)

6

 International News and Foreign Affairs Media Analysis

*4 (45-minute Connecting Class: Advanced Accent Training Public Speaking and Debate )
 

EVENING STUDY

2

 From 7pm to 9pm

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

Culmination Activity 

 Takes place a week before graduation. This serves as the students’ Progress Test.
TOTAL 10

 

One on One Class

  • Studies and Professions – A class that helps students discuss academic paths and professional fields, developing the ability to communicate ideas related to studies, careers, and workplace situations.
  • Situational English – A class focused on practicing real-life scenarios, enabling students to respond appropriately and communicate effectively in everyday situations.

Small Group Class (45 Minutes)

  • International News and Foreign Affairs – A class that explores global issues and current events, helping students develop critical thinking and express informed opinions on international topics.
  • Media Analysis – A class that trains students to analyze and discuss various forms of media, enhancing their ability to interpret content and share insights clearly and confidently.

Small Group Class (Connecting)

  • Advanced Accent Training – This class is designed to help students refine their pronunciation and reduce accent-related challenges, focusing on advanced techniques to achieve clearer and more natural speech patterns.
  • Public Speaking & 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

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 Requirement: 18 years old and above
  • Entry Level: Intermediate 301+ (Online test required)

ADMISSION DATE

  • Open enrollment for groups of 4–6 students
DAILY SCHEDULE

The following is an example of an Premium Speaking course routine. The student can change the start time and vacant time to suit their lifestyle.
This course is conducted in a Spartan System, therefore, going out during weekdays is not permitted. However, students are allowed to go on short outings after school to places like supermarkets, shopping malls, and coffee shops.

TIME ACTIVITY CLASS TYPE SUBJECT / CLASS
07:30 – 08:00 am BREAKFAST
08:00 – 08:45 am 1st Class 1on1 Studies and Professions
08:50 – 09:35 am 2nd Class 1on1 Situational English
09:40 – 10:25 am 3rd Class SGC International News and Foreign Affairs
10:30 – 11:15 am 4th Class SGC Media Analysis
11:20 – 12:00 am 5th Class
11:50 – 12:30 pm LUNCH
13:00 – 13:45 pm 6th Class SGC Advanced Accent Training
13:50 – 14: 35 pm 7th Class SGC Advanced Accent Training
14:40 – 15:25 pm 8th Class
15:30 – 16:15 pm 9th Class SGC Public Speaking & Debate
16:20 – 17:00 pm 10th Class SGC Public Speaking & Debate
17:30 – 18:10 pm DINNER
18:10 – 19:00 pm
19:00 – 20:00 pm Evening Study

SGC – Small Group Class

EXAMS

Placement Test

A comprehensive initial assessment conducted on the first Monday, covering reading, listening, grammar, writing, and speaking, including a pre-speaking recording to serve as a baseline for measuring students’ progress throughout the course.

 

Progress Test 

A culminating assessment held one week before graduation such as presentations, discussions, debates, or practical speaking tasks, allowing them to demonstrate their overall communication skills in academic, professional, and real-life contexts.

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?

Masa

Rated 5 out of 5
On the first day, I was worried about the classes because each class are very high quality. Moreover, I faced a difficult challenge that I couldn’t express my opinion and feelings in English. However, all teachers follow me and teach me how to express my opinion. Therefore, I extend gratitude to my teacher and other staffs, and my friends. By studying here, I could improve my English skills. I will continue to study English after I go back to Japan. In addition, I would like to come back here and learn English more! Thank you!
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Non

Rated 4 out of 5
All the teacher were unique, and I was able to enjoy their classes. The IPS course had four 1on1 sessions per day. Since speaking English inevitably increase during these sessions, I believe it helped strengthen my speaking skills. Even when I used incorrect expressions, the teacher understood and gave me advice, so I was able to speak English without fear of making mistakes.
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