English Program for International Students

Objectives

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Communicate ideas and information effectively.
• Read and write a variety of fiction and non-fiction materials.
• Understand the language structure and expand their vocabulary.
• Use basic conversational English.

Target

The program is intended for students between the ages of 8 and 18 whose native tongue is not English.

Duration

Each program offered by the Notabilia Education Centre consists of 5 levels. Students are expected to complete one level per month and encouraged to complete all 5 levels.

Assessment and Monitoring of Progress

We conduct assessment tests that help us place students in the appropriate level of a program. Their progress is reflected in quizzes and tests conducted throughout a course. Students will also receive progress reports prepared by their teachers at the end of each course.

Courses and Contents

All courses are comprised of teachers' instruction, guided practice in class and independent practice outside of the classroom. The program is divided into four parts: 1) Writing 2) Reading 3) Listening and 4) Speaking and Etiquette.

Writing: Each program focuses on the use of a variety of sentence types and the structure of paragraph and essay writing.

Reading: Students will be trained to read independently with a critical thinking mind.

Listening and Speaking: There will be numerous interactive computer activities, audio and visual aids used to enhance the effectiveness of the program. In addition, students are given ample opportunities to immerse themselves in an English speaking environment outside of the classroom. A series of extracurricular activities include visits to shopping centres, concert halls, sports stadiums, museums and other educational venues, as well as dining in restaurants.

Etiquette: Throughout the activities mentioned above, students will gain experience while maintaining decorum and deportment in a variety of social occasions.

Summer Camp

During the summer months of July and August, Notabilia offers fun and exciting educational programs that focus on remedial and advanced level courses to ensure that your child is ready for the next school year!

Target
The summer camp caters to students of all ages from the primary to high school levels.

Duration
Students can sign up for half day or full day summer camp workshops for a duration of two, four, six or eight-week sessions.

Assessment and Monitoring of Progress
The Centre conducts assessment tests to place students in the appropriate level of summer camp programs. The student's progress will be reflected in the quizzes and tests conducted during the courses. A final progress report will be prepared by the teacher at the end of each program.

Course Instruction
Courses are conducted with teachers' instruction and guided practice in class. This learning is supplemented with the student's independent practice (homework).

Summer Camp 2009 – Table of Contents

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