Courses

English For High School

This course is mainly aimed at international learners aged between 12 and 18 who have intentions of studying at a high school here in Malaysia. Once they pass this course, they should be well-prepared to transition to either a Malaysian or international school.

Our aim with this course is to place students in a learning environment that closely resembles a high school here in Malaysia. Each one of our teachers has carefully studied the Malaysian Educational System and understand what each student will need to be well-prepared .

Rest assured that your child will be in capable hands. Our teachers strive to motivate students to grow their personal study and research skills in addition to helping them gain confidence in their teamwork abilities and general expression. By the time your child graduates their course, they will be more than ready to enter a Malaysian high school atmosphere.

This course is available in two levels

1. English For High School Level 1

2. English For High School Level 2

The Academic English course is split into two different levels begins with a pre-advanced level and ending with an advanced level that is designed to push students confidently into the real world. Each level lasts 12 weeks and offers the opportunity to advance to an IELTS Preparation course for an additional 10 weeks once you graduate.

Regardless of which level your child enters, as they advance in their course, they will be :

  • Developing key English skills: writing, listening, reading and speaking.
  • Building skills for a language that is applied in various subjects that include Mathematics.
  • Building key skills that apply to Malaysian and international classrooms such as: strategic learning.
  • Learning how to converse confidently in their day to day lives.
  • Taking part in various sports to stay active and fit as well building new friendships.
  • Learning about Malaysian culture and the general society in addition to other international societies.
  • Building useful life skills that include communication and leadership.

Your Learning End Result

Once your child has completed our high school English course, they should be adequately prepared to enter any high school classroom in Malaysia. They will also be confident enough to fit in with other pupils and communicate with teachers effectively. Below is a table that explains in detail just what your child will achieve with our high school English course:

High School English

Skill Beginner and Elementary Intermediate and Advanced
Listening Capable of piking up basic tones and meanings of simple English words. Capable of understating different English words when used in varying accents, tones and settings.
Speaking Able to speak basic English and pronounce words with little no difficulty. Able to speak advanced English, employing correct grammar and tone in addition to pronounce more challenging words with little to no difficulty.
Writing Capable of producing simple sentence structures and spelling basic English words in addition to possessing basic grasp on noun, verb and adjective use. Capable of writing letters and generally more complex sentence structures. Should also be able to spell complex English words in addition to applying them correctly in sentences and stories, using the correct tone, noun, verb, adjective etc.
Reading Able to understand basic sentences and English words. Able to understand advanced words and sentence structures.
Business English 1

Reading

Identify different genres of text and identify their purpose.

Business English 1

Writing

Write well-structured and formatted paragraphs of various types.

Business English 1

Listening

Listening to people talking in different situations.

Business English 1

Speaking

Use stress, tone and intonation to convey meaning clearly.

Lesson Plan


Morning

Speaking and listening

Form groups and give your opinion on the issue discussed in previous class

Listening

Listen to different people give their opinions on various issues about their schools and study life

Listening

Listen to your teacher giving advice on study skills; discuss good study habits

Writing

Writing Skills - The Paragraph

Afternoon

English for Maths

Probability: draw tree diagrams from given information, find the probability

Self-Accessing Learning Centre

Morning

Speaking

Prepare debate and speak on given topic

Malaysia Studies

Read and understand about Malaysia history

Writing

Using a diagram, describe similarities and differences of the Malaysia education system and education system in other countries

Afternoon

Literature writing

Summarize chapters 1 and 2 of a given texts

Self-Accessing Learning Centre

Morning

Listening

Listening and take note-note from a recorded tape

English for Science

Chemistry

Speaking and note taking

Discuss the similarities and differences between the Malaysia education system and the education system in other countries.

Afternoon

English for Maths

Probability: draw tree diagrams from given information, find the probability

Self-Accessing Learning Centre

Morning

Reading and speaking

Read about the structure and philosophy of two schools and take notes; discuss the differences between the schools in pairs

Grammar

Giving advice for study skills and how to pass your exams

Reading and speaking

For a given topic, talk for or against.

Afternoon

Listening

Listen to different student’s opinion about the same issue

Self-Accessing Learning Centre

Morning

Listeningb

Listen to your teacher giving advice on study skills; discuss good study habits and how to score high marks in all subjects

Speaking and listening

Pinpoint main points from a spoken text, fill in the blanks of a summary.

Reading and speaking

Discuss arguments for and against an issue in the news

Afternoon

Writing

Using a diagram, describe similarities and differences of the Malaysia education system and education system in other countries

Self-Accessing Learning Centre

 

English studies in Malaysia

If you are planning to pursue your college or university in Malaysia or oversea , we recommend taking the English for academic purposes to get you prepare before choosing other programs such as IELTS Exam preparatory.

Testimonial

I am so glad that I attended the Inter-Link Language Centre. I enjoyed and benefited from the educational and cultural program. It gave me the knowledge and confidence that I needed to succeed in studying in the Malaysia and adjust to living here. The program helped me to improve my English, so I was ready for the college program that I was going to attend in the Malaysia.  I also learned a lot about the Malaysia culture which prepared me to live with my Malaysia host family. The teachers and staff gave me a lot of encouragement and support to make this big transition.  Thank you ILC!

Kar Ye,China.

Course Description

Course Duration

20 weeks per level (2 levels available)

Hours Per Week

15 hours in-class and 5 hours of supervised study in Self-Accessing Learning Centre.

Time Table

Monday to Friday8.30am to 2.30pmEvening & weekend classes are available

Entry level

EFHS 1

CEFR A2- EFPS 3, YLE(Flyer) & KET

EFHS 2

CEFR B2- EFAP 1, Pre-Advanced, IELTS 5.5, TOEFL 87 CEFR B1- EFHS 1, PET, Upper-Intermediate.

Placement text is available to determine right level to start.