English in Company

~1 h

to accurately test a group of 5 or 6 students

2 × 1.5 h

suggested schedule: Mon & Wed, or Tue & Thu

12 h

minimum class hours per group per month

How we work

01 Placement Tests 02 Classes 03 Evaluation and Assessment 04 Resources 05 Facilities

Placement Tests

International House placement tests are both quick and accurate when it comes to placing students in the correct level. A group of 5 or 6 students can be accurately tested in an hour, for example. Placement tests are compulsory, to ensure the classes are as homogenous as possible.

The levels at International House are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), an international standard for describing language ability. The six CEFR levels show what a student ‘can do’ in different situations and describe their skill-based communicative proficiency.

Classes

Frequency, duration and methodology tailored to the company.

The suggested schedule for group classes is 90-minute classes twice a week (3 hours a week) on Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Hours: there is a minimum number of 12 hours a month per class.

Evaluation and Assessment

The company receives student attendance updates every month and an individual progress report for each student every two months.

At the end of the first three months, the students can take a formal proficiency test to highlight their progress.

Resources

The company or student should acquire the course book and workbook recommended by the institute when appropriate. All other materials will be provided by International House.

When students invest in the course in some way, they are more likely to commit to the results.

Facilities

The company needs to provide an appropriate workspace for the lessons, including a laptop, Wi-Fi and a whiteboard.