ELC Course Structure and Levels

Very Young Learners

In Kinder classes, students are grouped into classes by age. Creative instructional activities (songs, stories, drama, games, arts and crafts, etc.) that stimulate the learning ability of each child with special attention to listening and oral language expression are presented. In this way, English is introduced to very young learners in a natural way. 

Early Primary Learners

Early Primary English classes are fun and dynamic, using materials from Cambridge and resources created by our teachers developed according to students’ ages and language level. Students are motivated to practice listening, speaking and beginning reading and writing skills through theme-based instruction related to the seasons, holidays and celebrations developed throughout the year. Vocabulary and language structures are developed in a natural way.

Primary Learners

Primary Learners classes are very dynamic and use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our teachers developed according to students’ ages and language level. Students are motivated to practice listening, speaking and developing reading and writing skills through theme-based instruction related to themes about families, superheroes, music, sports, etc.

Upper Primary Learners

Upper Primary Learners continue developing listening comprehension and oral expression and use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our teachers developed according to students’ ages and language level. Vocabulary and grammar structures are introduced through direct instruction and students are given opportunities to apply this new learning through project-based activities using iPads.

Teen Pre-Intermediate Learners

Teen Pre-Intermediate Learners focuses on developing students’ lexicon and basic language structures in English. Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing and Use of Grammar structures are given equal importance in each session. Classes are active and facilitate and encourage oral communication. Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.

Teen Intermediate Learners

Teen Intermediate students learn more complex language structures that require a broader linguistic understanding to express themselves correctly in everyday situations. Learning is based on areas of knowledge of a language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Classes are active and encourage the use of a variety of language and grammatical structures fluently and flexibly in familiar contexts. Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.

Upper Intermediate Learners

Upper Intermediate students learn more complex grammatical structures that require an advanced level of reading and writing than in previous courses. The oral component of the courses are also more rigorous as students must demonstrate that they can use all these structures when communicating. Learning is based on areas of knowledge of a language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.

Preliminary for Schools (B1)

Preparation for Cambridge Preliminary for Schools (B1) exam.

Preliminary for Schools (B1) students learn more complex grammatical structures that require an advanced level of reading and writing than in previous courses. The oral component of the courses are also more rigorous as students must demonstrate that they can use all these structures when communicating. Learning is based on areas of knowledge of a language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.  For more detailed information about our Preliminary for Schools (B1) course, visit this link.

First
for Schools
(B2)

Preparation for First for Schools (B2) exam.

The content of this course reflects a linguistic understanding and fluency with even more complex, formal structures. The level of listening comprehension and oral expression is more rigorous. Students must demonstrate their language skills in a variety of themes and situations. Learning is based on the main areas of knowledge of a language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.  For more detailed information about our First for Schools (B2) course, visit this link.

Preparation for Cambridge Advanced (C1) exam.

The Advanced (C1) level consolidates linguistic fluency skills and oral and written expression. Although the structures have already been previously introduced in previous courses, students must continue to work on using them correctly when speaking and be able to express themselves flawlessly in English.  Learning is based on the main areas of knowledge of a language (listening, speaking, reading and writing). Teachers use materials from Cambridge and resources created by our center developed according to students’ ages and language level.  For more detailed information about our Advanced (C1) course, visit this link.