These courses are representative of the Semi-Spartan program. If you need a reasonable class time and enough personal time after school, this course is for you. You can go out freely after school and easily interact with your friends, so you can "KEEP BOTH YOUR STUDIES AND MEMORIES WITH YOUR FRIENDS."
The class focuses on speaking, and the curriculum is balanced with speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. However, the curriculum can be changed upon the student's request.
Curriculum
Depending on the presence or absence of one-on-one Native Speaker's class, it is divided into Regular ESL and Native ESL.
| Class Type | Regular ESL | Native ESL | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:1 | 3 | 3 | Speaking Strategy, Conversation Path, Travel English, Building Reading & Vocabulary, Grammar in Use, Step Up Listening Creative Writing. |
| Native1:1 | - | 1 | Speaking Master, Accent Master, Current Issues |
| SMALL GROUP | 3 | 3 | English Expression, Current Issues, Public Speaking, Debate Club, TED Talk, Verb Usage, Grammar in Use, Spoken Grammar, Study Film. Conducted by Native speakers mainly. |
| BIG GROUP | 2 | 1 | Listening & Dictation, American Accent Training, Daily Vocabulary, Mastering Idioms. Conducted by Native speakers or Filipino teachers. |
| EVENING PROGRAM | - | - | Optional |
| Total | 8 | 8 | |
| Activity | - | - |
· Club activities (music, reading): Every Thursday, 6-7 PM. · English Day: Last Friday of every month, 3:30 PM. · Outreach Program: Once every 4-6 weeks.Sundays |
| Saturday Class | 3 classes in the morning. Optional. |
- The class unit is 45 minutes, 5 minutes’ break. However, 5th and 10th classes are 40 minutes.
- Activities may change depending on the circumstances.
Course Features
- A BALANCED CURRICULUM CENTERED ON SPEAKING SKILLS is provided: you can learn speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, etc., and the course assignment may vary depending on the student's request and needs.
- STRESS-FREE WITH MODERATE CLASS LOAD: 8 classes per day. After that, it's personal time.
- NATIVE SPEAKERS CORRECT YOUR PRONUNCIATION AND LEARN PRACTICAL EXPRESSIONS currently used in the US and UK.
- FREE ONLINE CLASSES ARE OFFERED: Practice speaking, pronunciation, verb conjugation, and vocabulary before you enroll, building your confidence for academic life here. The classes last from two to four weeks, depending on your level.
- SEMI-SPARTAN STYLE: Somewhat loose regulations apply. You can go out freely after school and school regulations are not strictly applied.
Admission Qualification & Date
- There is no specific level requirement for admission to this course.
- However, if your English level is too low to keep up with the class, the class will be organized as one-on-one classes for a certain period of time. 2 hours in a small group is considered as 1 hour in a one-on-one class.
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Admission date: We recommend arriving at school on Sunday, but weekdays are also possible.
✓ Sunday (or Saturday morning): Classes start on Monday.
✓ Weekday enrollment is also possible. If you begin classes on Wednesday, you can attend classes until Tuesday of your graduation week.
Course Duration
- 1-24 weeks
- If you are planning a long-term study abroad of more than 20 weeks, it is recommended to study this course for 8-12 weeks and then move to another courses such as IELTS or Advanced Business.