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Welcome to Foundation English!

Welcome to Foundation English!. Teacher Name 1 Teacher Name 2 Teacher Name 3. When can I start university?. Now: Level XXX 4 Levels 1 Level = 1 Semester Level 4 + TOEFL 450* = University. Testing Out: TOEFL. Level 2 = 400 Level 3 = 450 Level 4 = 475

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Welcome to Foundation English!

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  1. Welcome to Foundation English! Teacher Name 1 Teacher Name 2 Teacher Name 3 SS-3-9

  2. When can I start university? • Now: Level XXX • 4 Levels • 1 Level = 1 Semester • Level 4 + TOEFL 450* = University SS-3-9

  3. Testing Out: TOEFL • Level 2 = 400 • Level 3 = 450 • Level 4 = 475 • University Entrance = TOEFL 500 / TOEFL iBT 61 SS-3-9

  4. Testing Out: IELTS University Entrance Now = Average 5.5 across all 4 skills SS-3-9

  5. What will I study? • Reading/Writing/Project = 12 hours • Listening/Speaking = 6 hours • Grammar = 2 hours SS-3-9

  6. Assessment • Exams = 60% • Class work = 40% • 2 Exams: Mid-Term & Final SS-3-9

  7. Class Work Assessment • Writing = 4 assignments for the portfolio • Reading = 2 Reading projects + 2 quizzes + 2 vocabulary tests • Speaking = presentation + role play/interview • Listening = 2 quizzes + 2 vocabulary tests • Grammar = 2 quizzes SS-3-9

  8. Grading • A 90 - 100% • B+ 85 - 89% • B 80 - 84% • C+ 75 - 79% • C 70 - 74% • D+ 65 - 69% • D 60 – 64% • F 0 - 59% • Pass = 60% SS-3-9

  9. Foundation vs High School Developing: • Language awareness • Self- improvement • Critical thinking • Independent learning • Time management • Participation SS-3-9

  10. Some Rules: • English Only • No Mobile Phones in Class • 25%+ Absence = Barred • 3 x Late = 1 x Absence SS-3-9

  11. Student Services • Writing Help • Learning Centre • Gymnasium • Special Needs • Careers Counselling SS-3-9

  12. Foundation Clubs • Movies • Photography • Poetry • Reading • Japanese Club • And more... SS-3-9

  13. Questions? Problems?Get Help! SS-3-9

  14. Talk to your Teacher! Insert your photo here  Teacher Name Office Office Hours SS-3-9

  15. Problems? Mr Mosa MFB Ground Floor 485-6360 SS-3-9

  16. Head of Department Mr Robert WFB Level 2 485-6255 SS-3-9

  17. Director: Dr Khalid Al Ali SS-3-9

  18. I promise… • XXXXXXXThis is a list that came with this template – make your own! • I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise. • I will respect you and work with you to solve problems. • I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work. • I will work with you to meet learning goals. • I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them. SS-3-9

  19. Questions? Let’s start work… SS-3-9

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