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THE INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH CERTIFICATE© 

The INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH CERTIFICATE© (IEC) has been written by IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre.  It comprises “The English Classroom” and “The Academic English Classroom” complete sets of learning materials for English language colleges and institutes. Included are classroom materials, visuals and on-line materials for self study. Certification is awarded by IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre.
 
Many schools using popular course books are looking for a more integrated approach to their teaching programme or find that they need to supplement them with additional language or skills materials. The International English Certificate© is a complete package of published ESL / EFL materials. The programmes incorporate General English and Academic English skills delivered via a diverse range of delivery modes. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

In addition to curriculum outlines, student workbooks, teacher’s books and CDs of spoken English and scripts at each level, the materials also include:

  • computer aided language learning (CALL) including Net Languages on-line programmes 
  • assessment tools for entry to and exit from levels 
  • wall charts 
  • photographs and visuals for classroom use 
  • certification by IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre at two levels.

CERTIFICATION

Certification by IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre is available to students using “The English Classroom” course upon successful completion of Intermediate level, and “The Academic English Classroom” course upon successful completion of EAP1.

CONVENIENCE AND COST

Once purchased, the institute can reproduce the teaching materials for their students and teachers.  Out of stock and delivery delays are thereby eliminated.  Additionally, schools may choose to sell these materials to their students to generate an additional income stream.

ANNUAL UPDATES

Annual updates of both curriculum packages will be available to ensure students and teachers get the benefit of regular quality improvements and new resources.

THE LEVELS

Each level includes approximately 150 classroom hours plus 40 hours of independent CALL (Wordgames / Net Languages) study material. The packages are designed as complete courses of study and can also be used as supplementary materials for existing programmes.

"The English Classroom" - 3 levels

A General English programme that develops students complete language skills. 

  • Elementary (IELTS 3.0 – 3.5)                   
  • Pre-Intermediate  (IELTS 3.5 – 4.0)         
  • Intermediate (IELTS 4.0 – 4.5)                  

Sample student books, teacher books and a classroom poster are available as downloadable PDF files at the bottom of this page.

“The Academic English Classroom” - 2 levels

A General English and Academic English programme which takes students to a language and skill level ready for university entry.

  • EAP Foundations (IELTS 4.5 – 5.0)
  • EAP 1 (IELTS 5.0 – 5.5)

CONTRACT WRITING - ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES MATERIALS

The writers at IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre have a wide variety of experience in different professional and ELT backgrounds, working with clients from diverse industries. As such they are highly qualified to design and write specific purposes ESL / EFL classroom coursebooks and materials for clients. They develop all aspects of specialised courses and customise them to the individual clients’ needs.

To contract the writing of specific purposes course materials to a team of external experts ensures a consistent quality product and long term cost savings.

Specific purposes course books could include (but are not limited to):

  • English for Business 
  • English for Marketing 
  • Executive Report & Letter Writing 
  • English for Hospitality 
  • English for Nurses

CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION & TRAINING 

IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre can provide training in the implementation of the International English Certificate© and specific purposes materials written by us. Our experienced training and writing team can deliver this directly to educational managers and teachers in their own teaching context. 

Training in curriculum implementation by the designers of the programme allows staff a unique opportunity to understand fully:

  • the rationale behind the course design 
  • underlying methodological assumptions 
  • the most effective methods of presenting the materials 
  • the degree of flexibility within the programme.

Our trainers are experienced in both initial and ongoing professional development and work regularly with teachers from native English and non-native English backgrounds.

IH Sydney – Teacher Training Centre will be happy to discuss and agree the specifications, budget and timeframes for all your specialised course needs.