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 Bettina Schmeil Germany |
" I learned many useful skills in the HIA college preparation classes. I am feeling very confident about starting college." |
(Test of English as a Foregin Language)
Students planning to enter an American college or university and who need
to improve their TOEFL® test score.
Goal - To obtain a TOEFL® score showing a level of proficiency which will allow students to enter the college or university of their choice.
| Course Length | Flexible Program Lengths Available |
| Hours Per Week | 20 & 25 hours per week |
| Levels | Upper intermediate through advanced |
| Students Per Class | Average of 8 - 10 Students |
| Prices | Refer to application |
Implementation -
The TOEFL® classes consist of skill building exercises in
listening, writing, reading and structure, as well as practice exams.
Students are advised of college and university entrance requirements and
TOEFL® levels.
[B] TOEIC® Preparation
Students or professionals needing proof of English language proficiency in the global workplace.
Goal - Individual test-takers find the TOEIC® test an excellent tool to apply for new positions, obtain credentials and monitor their own improvement in English.
Implementation -
The TOEIC® courses prepare for the two-hour multiple-choice
test that consists of 200 questions divided into a listening section and
a reading section. The questions are based on real-life work settings
in an international environment (meetings, travel, telephone, etc). The
courses also include a sample TOEIC test to enable the student to identify
weak points.
[C] MELAB Preparation
(Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)
For students seeking admission into selected educational institutions
in the U.S. and Canada who accept the MELAB as an alternative to the TOEFL®.
Goal - To obtain a general assessment of their English language proficiency for educational or employment opportunities (U.S. and Canada only).
Implementation -
The MELAB test preparation classes focus on the three different
areas of the test: composition, listening and a written part containing
grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension problems. The classes are
aimed at the level of English a student might encounter in an American
university setting.
[D] GMAT® Preparation
Students interested in entering a graduate program in an American university.
This course is recommended for MBA candidates.
Goal - To obtain a score on the GMAT® test that would allow the student to enter the graduate program in Business or Management of his/her choice.
Implementation -
This program is composed of courses providing students with study
and test taking strategies. The classes prepare students for the analytical
writing, verbal and quantitative sections of the test. Paper and computer
practice are part of familiarizing the student with the official GMAT®
test format.
| MON | TUES | WED | THURS | FRI | |
| 9:00- 10:00 |
Listening Section | Listening Section | Listening Section | Listening Section | Listening Section |
| 10:45- 12:15 |
Writing Section | Writing Section | Writing Section | Writing Section | Writing Section |
| Lunch | |||||
| 1:00- 3:40 |
Reading Section | Structure Session | Reading Section | Structure Session | |
| 3:50- 4:50 |
Lab Practice | Lab Practice |
Schedules Subject to Change Without Notice
| 20h/week: BLUE | 25h/week: BLUE + GREEN |