High School Preparation (HSP) Course for Intermediate students (CRICOS Course Code: 0101918)
This course has been designed for students who are seeking to lift their English levels to meet entry requirements for Australian high schools.
It will equip students with the necessary skills to progress to the next level of competency, and it will also prepare them for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Exam. We recommend our Intensive General English Course for High School Students, to students who are at a lower level than Intermediate (B1). Please contact us for more details if this is the case.
Description
- Class structure: 30 hours total per week
– 4 hours of face-to-face learning per day [mandatory]
– 1 hour of IELTS exam preparation per day [mandatory]
– 1-hour of self-study time or extra exams practice per day [optional] - Classes run Monday to Friday
- Intensive General English classes can have a maximum of 8 students (10 in high season)
- Students will be provided with the learning material relevant their placement level
Levels
- Intermediate (B1): 12 weeks
We recommend our Intensive General English Course for High School Students, to students who are at a lower level than Intermediate (B1). Please contact us for more details if this is the case.
Mode of study
- On-campus at our English school on the Gold Coast
- Address: Level 2/ The Oasis Shopping Centre – Broadbeach 4218
IELTS Exam Preparation
- Designed to prepare international high school students of years 9 to 11 for the General IELTS English Exam.
- Please note, the IELTS Exam will be taken at the local IELTS testing centre.
Fees
- Please click here to view our current Pricelist for more details
Assessments
Assessments will prepare students for the IELTS Exam, which includes:
- Speaking
- Listening
- Writing
- Reading
- Participation
- Motivation
Other types of assessment such as essay writing, report writing, spoken (oral task), and research assignments may be covered.
Why choose this course?
- To meet entry requirements for Australian high schools
- To prepare for the IELTS Exam – one of the official exams that is internationally accepted and used to enter mainstream schools and universities in Australia and other countries.
- To learn and use English in everyday life, and build confidence for a high school environment.
Brochure
For more information, download our brochure in English.
English
Course Details
Course Length:
12 weeks
Starting Date:
There is no specific start date for any of the above levels. You can start your Intensive General English Course on any Monday of any week (except for public and school holidays).
Entry Requirements:
The course entry requirement is a minimum of Intermediate (B1) language proficiency. Age requirement is between 14 to 16 years old
Class Structure:
30 hours per week
CEFR Levels:
B1
Why study at The Language Academy?
- Interactive classroom culture: Students will have plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice with both teachers and students to develop their language proficiency and fluency.
- Weekly progress tests: Stay on track with our weekly progress tests and teacher feedback, and level-up when students’ abilities improve.
- Recognised standards: The Language Academy is aligned with the CEFR, Cambridge Exams System, National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National Code 2018) and the ELICOS Standards 2018.
(Please note, only the Morning Timetable is available for Enrolment)
Show Timetable
Time
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Period 1
9:00 – 10:00am
GE Integrated skills
GE Integrated skills
GE Integrated skills
Core Vocabulary for science (CLIL)
Presentations (Research project)
10:00 – 11:00am
GE Integrated skills
GE Integrated skills
GE Integrated skills
GE Integrated skills
Presentations (Research project)
11:00 – 11:15am
Morning Tea
Period 2
11:15am – 12:15pm
BTN Science
GE Grammar
Functional: e.g. How to prepare a Powerpoint/ Prezi/ research project)
Writing for sciences (Academic IELTS)
Assessment (IELTS)
12:15 – 1:15pm
BTN Science
BTN Australian culture
GE IELTS Grammar
Writing for sciences IELTS practice
Assessment (IELTS)
1:15 – 2:15pm
Lunch
Period 3
2:15 – 3:15pm
GE IELTS Reading
GE IELTS Speaking & Listening
ICT research project
Speaking fluency and pronunciation
Health/ PE (CLIL)
3:15 – 4:15pm
IELTS exam Practice
IELTS exam Practice
IELTS exam Practice
IELTS exam Practice
IELTS exam Practice