Upper Secondary (Mathayom 4-6)

Course objectives & methodology

To enhance students’ fluency and accuracy in tasks and activities requiring listening, reading, writing, and speaking (with a focus on clear, accurate pronunciation)
To develop receptive skills to help students deal effectively with the kinds of academic texts and recordings that are a principal feature of study at senior secondary and tertiary levels
To help students maintain a conversation on a wide range of topics, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
Lessons feature small group discussions to help students learn to prepare, present and discuss key topics effectively
We work closely with the school to ensure academic targets are in line with school objectives and tests
We use key academic topics to develop skills and grammar, as well as broaden students' vocabulary and understanding of academic discourse
A range of academic resources are used to help students prepare for examinations (such as IELTS) and university study
Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and self-reflection skills

Options for partnership

Fully integrated daytime programme with the British Council as the sole provider of English language input

Class hours: Approximately 200 class hours per academic year per class

Course focus: The skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking with an emphasis on clear pronunciation) and the Foundation (grammar and vocabulary)

Supplementary daytime programme with the British Council providing English language input for the learners in cooperation with the school's own language teachers

Class hours: Approximately 100 class hours per academic year per class

Course focus: Communicative abilities (tailored to the particular needs of students)

Intensive holiday courses with British Council teachers during school breaks (e.g. around Songkran)

Class hours: Approximately 30 class hours per course per class

Course focus: Course content will be dependent on particular needs, ranging from presentation skills to academic writing to IELTS preparation

Weekend & after-school classes

Class hours: Approximately 80 class hours per academic year per class

Course focus: Additional support for the school's English curriculum