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With native speakers our in-person and online virtual classes offer a combination of the Communicative method and the Traditional European school of learning.
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Intensive English:
The Intensive English Program is a non-credit program offered throughout the year, Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Structurally the Program consists of six levels that are lined up with the Common European Framework of Reference for degrees of languages proficiency (CEFR) A1-C2. Classroom instruction includes the development of four language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and takes students through a series of the Program proficiency levels: Beginner (A0-A1); Advanced Beginner (A2); Pre-Intermediate (B1); Intermediate (B1+); Pre-Advanced (B2); Advanced (C1)
Each Level is a 13-week course. The schedule is a 4.5-hour class meeting four times a week and would have a total duration of 18 hours per week.
TOEFL Part 1 & 2: is a combination of two 13-week courses. The schedule is a 4.5-hour class meeting four times a week and would have a total duration of 18 hours per week.
College Prep Courses:
College Essay Writing & Academic Vocabulary are 13-week courses. The schedule is a 4.5-hour class meeting four times a week and would have a total duration of 18 hours per week. Can be delivered in-person & online.
Citizenship Exam Prep & ESL for Adults are 12-week courses. The schedule is a 2-hour class meeting two times a week and would have a total duration of 4 hours per week. Can be delivered in-person & online.
Private Individual / Tutoring classes for Adults are scheduled and planned individually. Can be delivered in-person & online.
Hours:
Day 1 pm – 5:30 pm
Night 5:30 pm – 10 pm
Basic words and phrases, simple interactions.
A1
You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. You can introduce yourself and others and you can ask and answer questions about personal details, such as where you live, people you know and things you have. You can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2
You can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). You can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. You can describe in simple terms aspects of your background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate basic need.
Everyday conversation, complex topics
B1
You can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. You can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. You can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. You can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B1+
You can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in your field of specialization. You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. You can produce clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Proficient language use, building argument in a presentation, TOEFL Prep
B2
You can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. You can express yourself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. You can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. You can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C1
You can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. You can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. You can express yourself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
Faculty at Haverford International School
Our highly qualified teachers bring their expertise from a variety of Colleges and Universities. They deliver creative and energetic classes, with dynamic and motivating assignments, designed to build upon the students’ strength. You will experience unbending support and encouragement from our teachers who will build your confidence as you advance towards fluency. They will create a relaxed and informal classroom environment in which every student feels comfortable to color their learning process with their individuality. Professionally designed syllabus incorporated the most advanced textbooks, which teachers supplement with authentic resources such as newspapers, videos, internet.
find out your level of English before you Choose an English language course?
Read carefully the instructions before you take the test.
• Beginner IEP 101
• Advanced Beginner IEP 102
• Pre-Intermediate IEP 201
• Intermediate IEP 202
• Pre-Advanced IEP 301
• Advanced IEP 302
• TOEFL Test Taking Skills* 401 – 402
• College Essay Writing CP501
• College Academic Vocabulary CP502
• Citizenship Exam Preparation CEC 100
*Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers wishing to enroll in U.S. universities. You will find comprehensive information about TOEFL here.
