COURSE LEVEL
COURSE DETAILS
Age: 18+
Start Day: Every Monday except on holidays (please check page 23)
Minimum Length of Study: 1 Week
Class Size: 8-10 students on average (up to 14 students)
Hours Per Week:*Part-time (16 lessons/week, no visa)**Full-time (20 lessons/ week, need visa)
Students have their progress measured every Friday
Minimum Required Level: Please refer to course level chart
ENGLISH LEVEL DURATION
Beginner*1-3 Terms (up to 12 weeks)
Intermediate 11-4 Terms(up to 16 weeks)
Intermediate 21-4 Terms (up to 16 weeks)
High-Intermediate 11-4 Terms (up to 16 weeks)
High-Intermediate 21-4 Terms (up to 16 weeks)
Advanced1-8 Terms (up to 32 weeks)
*Beginner classes are not for complete beginners. This course assumes some basic knowledge of the English alphabet, basic vocabulary and the ability to understand a simple sentence.
*PART-TIME **FULL-TIME
• 16 lessons/week (Core curriculum)
• Student visa NOT required
• 20 lessons/week (Core curriclum +
one elective)
• Student visa requiredOR
• U.S. citizenship, residence or green card required
FULL TIME STUDENTS ELECTIVES& ENRICHMENTBeginner, Intermediate 1 & 2: EnrichmentStudents at these levels receive extra materials and speaking opportunities that enrich the English for Communicaiton content.
High Intermediate 1 & 2 and Advanced: ElectivesThese students chose a course each term. Sample courses include:
Practice and enjoy using English in the friendly environment provided in our general English course. As our most popular program, we offer classes for every English learner. All levels cover reading, writing, listening & speaking, with a focus on communication.
• Communication for Everyday Situations• Listening – Understand More of What You Hear• English through Film• Fun with Phrasal Verbs• Solve a Murder Mystery• Marketing• English for Working in Tourism and Hospitality• English for TOEIC and Other Standardized Tests• History and Culture of Hawaii• Law and Order
Length of Lesson: 1 Lesson = 55 min
ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
UNIVERSITY GATEWAY SYSTEM
MORNING: HIGH INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED
TIME MON TUES WED THURS FRI
8:30 am -10:20 am
Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking Listening & Speaking
10:30 am -12:30 pm
Reading & Writing Electives(Full-Time students)
Reading & Writing Electives(Full-Time students)
Reading & Writing
AFTERNOON: BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE
TIME MON TUES WED THURS FRI
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free Workshop** (ex: TOEIC, Conversation Circle)
Free Workshop**(ex: TOEIC, Conversation Circle)
1:.00 pm -2:50 pm Listening, Speaking,
Reading, & Writing
Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing Listening, Speaking,
Reading, Writing
Listening, Speaking, Reading, & Writing Listening, Speaking,
Reading, & Writing3:00 pm -5:00 pm
Enrichment Lessons(Full-time students)
Enrichment Lessons (Full-time students)
OPTIONAL TUTORING Students have the option to add private tutoring during their study. (Minimum 4 weeks study)
• Monthly 1-hour tutoring (Topic is based on student’s request)
• Academic consultation
BEGINNER12 WEEKS
INTERMEDIATE32 WEEKS
HIGH INTERMEDIATE20 WEEKS
ICC Hawaii provides assistance to students who wish to attend a university in partnership with our school.
**Free workshop will only take place with a minimum of 5 students and is not offered every week
ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION
