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The Laureate English Programme has been created to equip our graduates to help them meet the challenges of the new economy. Strong English competency is an important pre-requisite for any graduates seeking employment in the global community, to reach higher levels of success in the workplace and to enjoy increased career mobility as they take up positions abroad. The Laureate English Programme will ensure that our students reach the international standard for English proficiency. STRONG PARTNERSHIPS Laureate International Universities, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge ESOL and the Bell Educational Trust are partners on an English programme aimed at providing a unique learning experience for Laureate students and raising the bar in terms of successful English language teaching and learning. INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED PROGRAMME WITH EXTERNALLY VALIDATED OUTCOMES The Laureate English Programme is designed to ensure an outcome-driven learning experience and to encourage student autonomy. By the end of the programme, students will be able to communicate effectively and be well-equipped with the requisite language competencies for their higher education and beyond. PROVEN TRACK RECORD Studies have shown that Laureate English Programme students from Universidad Del Valle De Mexico (UVM) in Mexico and Bilgi University in Istanbul, Turkey were more engaged in their English language studies than they had been with traditional materials. Students reported that they found the new content to be more interesting and interactive and were enthusiastic about their online experience. LAUREATE ENGLISH PROGRAMME JPT/BPP(K)1000-600/B245Jld.4/(21)

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Page 1: LAUREATE ENGLISH THE TOUCHSTONE …international.newinti.edu.my/.../LAUREATE-ENGLISH... · THE CURRICULUM The learning content of the Laureate English Improvement Programme is developed

THE CURRICULUMThe learning content of the Laureate English Improvement Programme is developed jointly with the Cambridge University Press. The Touchstone course offers the first truly blended learning solution for

English language learning.

BLENDED LEARNING WITH TOUCHSTONE Touchstone is available completely online with a full range of digital materials and collaborative tools. The Touchstone Online Course content maps out every step right down to the level of individual exercises. Additional materials such as video explanations of grammar points are available; enabling students to conduct self-study. The Touchstone Online course is delivered to students and teachers via the

Learning Management System (LMS).

WITH TOUCHSTONE, LEARNING IS:COMMUNICATIVE

Video role plays and voice tools allow students to practice all language skills without a teacher

COLLABORATIVEThe use of Web 2.0 collaborative tools such as blogs and wikis allow students to

work together outside the classroom

AUTONOMOUSStudents can learn effectively on their own

The Laureate English Programme has been created to equip our graduates to help them meet the challenges of the new economy. Strong English competency is an important pre-requisite for any graduates seeking employment in the global community, to reach higher levels of success in the workplace and to enjoy increased career mobility as they take up positions abroad.

The Laureate English Programme will ensure that our students reach the international standard for English proficiency.

STRONG PARTNERSHIPSLaureate International Universities, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge ESOL and the Bell Educational Trust are partners on an English programme aimed at providing a unique learning experience for Laureate students and raising the bar in terms of successful English language teaching and learning.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED PROGRAMME WITH EXTERNALLY VALIDATED OUTCOMESThe Laureate English Programme is designed to ensure an outcome-driven learning experience and to encourage student autonomy.

By the end of the programme, students will be able to communicate effectively and be well-equipped with the requisite language competencies for their higher education and beyond.

PROVEN TRACK RECORDStudies have shown that Laureate English Programme students from Universidad Del Valle De Mexico (UVM) in Mexico and Bilgi University in Istanbul, Turkey were more engaged in their English language studies than they had been with traditional materials.

Students reported that they found the new content to be more interesting and interactive and were enthusiastic about their online experience.

LAUREATE ENGLISHPROGRAMME JPT/BPP(K)1000-600/B245Jld.4/(21)

THE TOUCHSTONEONLINE COURSE

Offered at

INTI International University, NilaiINTI International College SubangINTI International College Penang

Intakes

JAN, MAR, JUN, AUG & OCT

Number of levels

6 Levels (LEP 101- LEP 106)

Number of weeks per level

8

Number of hours per week

20 face to face + online content

Assessment

The Laureate English Programme integrates language assessment at all stages of the programme. The assessment component comprises of a mid-session test, coursework, class participation and a final exam. Throughout the programme, experienced and trained teachers will continuously measure the level of the students, monitor progress and deliver secure examinations.

Page 2: LAUREATE ENGLISH THE TOUCHSTONE …international.newinti.edu.my/.../LAUREATE-ENGLISH... · THE CURRICULUM The learning content of the Laureate English Improvement Programme is developed

THE CURRICULUMThe learning content of the Laureate English Improvement Programme is developed jointly with the Cambridge University Press. The Touchstone course offers the first truly blended learning solution for

English language learning.

BLENDED LEARNING WITH TOUCHSTONE Touchstone is available completely online with a full range of digital materials and collaborative tools. The Touchstone Online Course content maps out every step right down to the level of individual exercises. Additional materials such as video explanations of grammar points are available; enabling students to conduct self-study. The Touchstone Online course is delivered to students and teachers via the

Learning Management System (LMS).

WITH TOUCHSTONE, LEARNING IS:COMMUNICATIVE

Video role plays and voice tools allow students to practice all language skills without a teacher

COLLABORATIVEThe use of Web 2.0 collaborative tools such as blogs and wikis allow students to

work together outside the classroom

AUTONOMOUSStudents can learn effectively on their own

The Laureate English Programme has been created to equip our graduates to help them meet the challenges of the new economy. Strong English competency is an important pre-requisite for any graduates seeking employment in the global community, to reach higher levels of success in the workplace and to enjoy increased career mobility as they take up positions abroad.

The Laureate English Programme will ensure that our students reach the international standard for English proficiency.

STRONG PARTNERSHIPSLaureate International Universities, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge ESOL and the Bell Educational Trust are partners on an English programme aimed at providing a unique learning experience for Laureate students and raising the bar in terms of successful English language teaching and learning.

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED PROGRAMME WITH EXTERNALLY VALIDATED OUTCOMESThe Laureate English Programme is designed to ensure an outcome-driven learning experience and to encourage student autonomy.

By the end of the programme, students will be able to communicate effectively and be well-equipped with the requisite language competencies for their higher education and beyond.

PROVEN TRACK RECORDStudies have shown that Laureate English Programme students from Universidad Del Valle De Mexico (UVM) in Mexico and Bilgi University in Istanbul, Turkey were more engaged in their English language studies than they had been with traditional materials.

Students reported that they found the new content to be more interesting and interactive and were enthusiastic about their online experience.

LAUREATE ENGLISHPROGRAMME JPT/BPP(K)1000-600/B245Jld.4/(21)

THE TOUCHSTONEONLINE COURSE

Offered at

INTI International University, NilaiINTI International College SubangINTI International College Penang

Intakes

JAN, MAR, JUN, AUG & OCT

Number of levels

6 Levels (LEP 101- LEP 106)

Number of weeks per level

8

Number of hours per week

20 face to face + online content

Assessment

The Laureate English Programme integrates language assessment at all stages of the programme. The assessment component comprises of a mid-session test, coursework, class participation and a final exam. Throughout the programme, experienced and trained teachers will continuously measure the level of the students, monitor progress and deliver secure examinations.