English Training Lounge - The International Baccalaureate® (IB): Middle Years (MY), Career Related Program (CP) & Diploma Program (DP) support courses and tuition

'The MY Program is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world.' (Taken from the IBO website). The MY, Middle Years program is a five-year program of secondary education for 11 to 16-year-olds. Students who complete the MY program are well-prepared to undertake the IB Diploma Program (DP), Career-related Program (CP) or even the UK Curriculum A, Level course. The MY Program curriculum The MY Program curriculum framework consists of eight subject groups, providing a broad yet balanced educational curriculum for secondary/high school students between the ages of 11 to 16 years old. The MYP requires at least 50 hours of teaching time for each subject group, in each year of the program. In the final two years of the program, carefully-defined subject group flexibility allows students to meet local requirements and personal learning goals. The 8 subject groups:... [-]

English for Specific Purposes (ESP) is a learner-centered approach to teaching English that focuses on developing communicative competence in a specific area such as: accounting, aviation, business, IT, teaching, engineering, medicine and so on. Learners are also exposed to English workplace cultural terminologies and real world English skills practice.

ESP programmes are different from general English language courses as they tend to focus on specific areas and needs:

English for Academic Purposes has been designed to prepare you thoroughly for higher education in Malaysia and other countries. The linguistic, academic and cultural skills taught on this course will help you achieve your goals and enter your chosen university course with confidence and proficiency

The classroom environment mirrors that of a university to prepare you for the style of classes you can expect there. You will be exposed to a variety of teaching methods, and the standards and expectations you will face at university. You will also benefit from the attentiveness and support of a school fully focused on international students.... [-]

The Stamford English Program prepares you for the modern world where proficiency in English is a necessity. A multi-level structure means your English language studies can begin at the optimal stage to gain confidence and learn effectively. The Stamford English Program is the path to success for your social, academic, and business life.... [-]

Students who need to prepare for tertiary studies can be well-assured that they will improve in all facets of English for Academic Purposes needed for entry into university education such as Essay writing, Report writing, Referencing and Presentation skills. These skills are an essential underlay for successfully achieving a diploma or degree from an Australian tertiary institution.

The English for Academic Purposes is assessment based. There is no final exam, but like many university courses, your final scores are an average and amalgamation of your entire work for the course. Twice during the course, there are proficiency tests to check that your English level is equivalent to relevant academic abilities, and this is designed to better guide your learning.... [-]