ialf capability statement english
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Online brochure outlining the services and activities offered by the Indonesia Australia Language FoundationTRANSCRIPT
is a language training organization established in 1989 under a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Indonesia and Australia.
www.ialf.edu CapabilityStatement
To be the leading provider of language training and consultancy services in Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region.
The Vision
To contribute to economic, social and cultural development in Indonesia and the region, and to mutual respect and understanding between the people of Indonesia and neighbouring countries. IALF will achieve this by providing high quality programs and services, based on the highest professional standards and top quality curricula and resources.
The Mission
www.ialf.edu
Educational Services
General English
English for Academic Purposes
Test Preparation
Language Testing
Education Information Services
Specialized Training
Teacher Training
Indonesian Language Training
Projects
Publications
Chief Executive OfficerDenise Finney
Phone (62-361) 225243
All three IALF language
centres are accredited
by NEAS International
General English for Adults
English for Young Learners - SD English & SMP English
General English
IALF Bali has a strong reputation for its General English program for Adults, with 14 levels from Beginner to Advanced. Classes are offered with native speaker or Indonesian teachers or a combination of both.
IALF Bali has a dynamic and interactive program for young learners of English, designed to ensure that they have lots of fun – while communicating in English.
General English for Adults and Study Prep
IALF Surabaya offers a unique program that equips students with skills required for successful study either overseas or in an English speaking environment.
The General English for Adults (GEA 1 - 3) is for elementary level learners. The Study Prep program (SP 1 - 9) introduces Academic English skills at the Pre-intermediate and Intermediate levels.
English for Academic Purposes
The IALF program for training in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is the most extensive and the most effective in South East Asia. For more than 25 years, IALF has prepared Australian Development Scholarship awardees for further study in Australia. Through its work with AusAID and other clients such as NZAID, CIDA, DFID and ADB, IALF has provided over 10,000 students with skills required for successful English-medium study and training overseas.
Pre-departure EAP programs are provided at all 3 centres and aim to develop the language, academic, social, cross-cultural and study skills required to succeed in postgraduate or undergraduate programs abroad. Courses are custom-designed to meet the individual needs of funding agencies and student cohorts.
Pre-departure EAP
IEPOS - Intensive English Program for Overseas Study
The APP, for sponsored groups of candidates, begins with General English at Elementary level and introduces EAP as learners progress through to Intermediate level; there is a study skills focus throughout.
APP - Academic Pathway Program
IEPOS is an intensive pre-departure program which is available to the public. It provides a cost effective alternative to intensive English courses overseas and is popular with small groups of funded students and privately funded individuals wishing to develop their language skills for undergraduate or postgraduate study overseas. The program is offered at Intermediate and Upper Intermediate levels and each level includes an IELTS Preparation component.
Training includes: Academic EnglishLearning Strategies
Critical LiteracyInformation Literacy
Computer SkillsCross-cultural Awareness
The IALF has been involved in language assessment for over 20 years and is accredited by IELTS Australia to conduct the IELTS test up to three times monthly in Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali and at other off-site test venues across Indonesia.
Language Proficiency Testing
Language Testing
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
The IELTS test is an internationally recognised assessment of ability to communicate effectively in English. The test has 4 components, Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It is frequently taken by candidates wishing to study or work where English is used as the language of communication.
IELTS is accepted by more than 6,000 institutions in 135 countries, including the USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Singapore, Malaysia, Netherlands and Canada;
Every year, more than 2 million IELTS tests are taken globally by aspiring students and migrants. IELTS is now the most popular high-stakes English language test in the world.
Test preparation courses for other tests such as TOEFL & TOEIC can be provided upon request.
IELTS Orientation - an overview of the test format with test strategies
IELTS Prep Regular - full test prep program, 2/3 meetings per week
Semi-intensive IELTS Prep - full test prep program, 2 hours per day
IELTS Prep Plus - Specific focus on the Writing and Speaking modules
All IALF branches specialize in preparing students for study overseas and offer IELTS Preparation courses of various lengths. These courses aim to familiarise students with the components of the test and to provide practice in language skills and test-taking strategies. Programs include:
Test Preparation
Education Information Services
IALF Jakarta & Surabaya have established strategic partnerships with a range of education agents in the provision of IELTS testing and English language training services.
The Bali branch of IDP Education is located within IALF Bali. The agency offers counseling, placement, and visa services for students wishing to study in Australia.
The IALF also has a range of in-house proficiency tests, designed to evaluate learners' English language ability for selection, screening or recruitment purposes.
Teacher Training
Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL
Cambridge ESOL ICELT - In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching
IALF Bali is an approved centre for the Trinity College London Certificate in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), an internationally recognized professional teaching qualification, accepted by employers all over the world. The Cert TESOL is conducted 3-4 times a year. See for www.tesolbali.comfurther information.
IALF Bali is an accredited centre for the University of Cambridge ESOL ICELT. This qualification helps teachers deepen their knowledge and develop their ability to reflect on and improve their teaching. It is available for groups of up to 20 trainees.
A modular program (each module 1 week/30 hours duration) with a focus on practical methods, techniques, and strategies. The modules combine classroom input, guided observations of experienced teachers, and the opportunity to plan and deliver short English language lessons.
IALF C-CELT - IALF Certificate in Communicative English Language Teaching
The C-CLIL has been designed to meet the needs of school teachers and university lecturers who have to teach content-based material (eg. maths, science, business studies) in English. It is a 150-hour modular program (5 modules, each of 30 hours duration).
IALF C-CLIL - IALF Certificate in Content & Language Integrated Learning
Cambridge ESOL TKT
IALF Bali offers a 1-week (30 hours) teacher training course for teachers and trainees preparing for the Cambridge ESOL Teaching Knowledge Test. The TKT aims to increase teachers' confidence and enhance job prospects by focusing on the core teaching knowledge needed by teachers of primary, secondary or adult learners, anywhere in the world.
IALF offers a range of teacher training programs to meet the varying professional development needs of both practicing teachers and trainee teachers, from Indonesia and from overseas.
IALF designs & delivers language training courses customized for a wide range of clients, in fields such as: Business
Banking & FinanceManufacturingNatural Resources
EducationHospitality
Methodology for Adult EducationInter-cultural Communication & Education
School-based ManagementICT in Education
It also designs & delivers customized professional adult education courses, in fields such as:
Specialized Training
Indonesian Language Training
The IALF has established an international reputation for its Bahasa Indonesia programs and offers a range of courses for the general public. All three branches of the IALF provide intensive and semi-intensive classes and one-to-one courses for individual students.
General Indonesian
The Study Bahasa Indonesia in Bali program is conducted at the IALF Bali 4 times per year. The course combines 40 hours of Indonesian language training with 20 hours of cultural studies introducing Indonesian culture. Homestay accommodation can be arranged.
Study Bahasa Indonesia in Bali
Customized courses designed and conducted for teachers, students, expatriate managers and professionals in a range of sectors, for either individuals or small groups.
Group Study Tours & Individualized Training
Translation Services
IALF Bali offers translating services from Indonesian to English and English to Indonesian: transcripts, certificates, manuals, reports, proposals, articles and books.
10-week part-time courses (1.5 hour classes twice weekly)
Intensive courses (2-4 weeks)
1-month part-time courses (2 hours per day, Monday – Friday, for 4 weeks)
Books
Newsletters & Bulletins
Publications
Different Pond Different Fish: a cross-cultural newsletter produced by staff and students of IALF BaliBulletin BIPA: a periodical providing current insights and ideas on the teaching of Indonesian to speakers of other languages
Flying Start: a 3-part English language series for SMP (junior high school) students incorporating Student Book, Teacher's Book, Workbook & CD/Cassette, written by IALF and published by Erlangga Press, 2007
Kang Guru Indonesia
ELTA (English Language Training Assistance)
KELP (Kiribati English Language Program)
ETELP (East Timor English Language Program)
Other project work has included:
IALF has an outstanding record in project management and the provision of services for the development sector in areas such as project design, teacher training, resource management and curriculum design. Countries of work include Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam and Kiribati.
IALF has been sub-contracted by URS International to provide ELT outreach services for the EPOS (Education Partnership Outreach Services) program, through Kang Guru Indonesia (www.kangguru.org). Kang Guru Radio is a weekly English language radio program for teachers and students across Indonesia, supported by teacher workshops, resources and online support.
IALF has been involved in English language training, teacher training, and testing services in Kiribati since 2011, under the Kiribati Education Improvement Program (KEIP) funded by the Australian Government through AusAID and managed by Coffey International.
ELTA is an innovative program under the Australia Awards, which focuses on promoting access to scholarships in under-resourced provinces in Indonesia. IALF trains Master Trainers from four provinces (East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, Papua and West Papua) who in turn deliver intensive IELTS preparation courses for prospective scholarship candidates.
IALF is the managing contractor of ETELP, an Australian Government funded program in Timor Leste. Within the broad goal of improving English language teaching in Timor Leste schools, ETELP works with Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL) to improve pre-service training delivery, curricula and resources; and with the National Teacher Training Institute (INFORDEPE) to develop an in-service teacher training program for school teachers.
Projects
ELTIS (English Language Teaching for Islamic Schools): designing and implementing a 3.5 year in-service teacher training program for more than 750 teachers working in Madrasah Tsanawiyah ( )www.lapis-eltis.org
Resource Centre Development for Eastern Indonesian Universities Development Project (CIDA) & University of East Timor (USAID)
Curriculum Development for ADB and AusAID funded programs in Vietnam, Australia, Laos
In-country Indonesian Language & Cultural Program for Australian teachers of Indonesian under the Endeavour Language Teacher Fellowships sponsored by DEEWR and managed by AusTraining and the University of Adelaide
Monitoring & Evaluation of language training in Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
Richard HowellsManager
Plaza Kuningan, Menara Selatan, 3 FloorJalan HR Rasuna Said, Kav C 11-14Jakarta 12940
Phone (62-21) 5213350Fax (62-21) 5213349
Alex GoughManager
Jalan Sumatera 49Surabaya 60281East Java
Phone (62-31) 5026400Fax (62-31) 5026408
Caroline BentleyManager
Jalan Raya Sesetan 190DenpasarBali 80223
Phone (62-361) 225243Fax (62-361) 263509
IALF Jakarta
IALF Surabaya
IALF Bali
Multimedia
Library
Classrooms
Hang Out: Cafes & Common Rooms
Fresh juices and snacks
Range of foods available
Outdoor & indoor seating
Auditorium
IALF places a strong emphasis on maintaining and developing its range of sophisticated language-training and support facilities.
Facilities & Resources
Computer Labs for self-study and classroom use
Multi-media workstations for self-study
Free broadband email and internet access for full-
time students
CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning)
Proquest online periodical service
In house IALF Intranet with a wide range of
information & links
Digital Language Laboratory (Jakarta & Bali)
Sound recording studio (Bali)
Video recording equipment
ELT-specific publications
General and Reference collections
Wide range of current periodicals
Leisure Reading section
Group Discussion Rooms
Air-conditioned with LCD projectors, audio and video
streaming
Both Jakarta & Bali branches have auditoriums
for special events, seminars & conferences
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