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General English Intensive

Stratford International Language Centre
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Course description

The Stratford GES is a six-level programme aimed towards developing general English proficiency with an emphasis on preparing students for the academic world and their future work environment. It is suitable for all kinds of learners ranging from absolute beginners to advanced level students seeking to satisfy university entry requirements.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-48 weeks
Start dates
16 Dec 2024
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 120 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 06:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Kuala Lumpur.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 66 years old
Average 20 years old
(15 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Stratford International Language Centre is a licensed language centre based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Rated four-stars by the Ministry of Education, we offer a variety of language courses for anyone seeking to pick up a new language, to enhance their existing language skill, or to prepare them for international language tests such as IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC. We take great care in employing only the best and experienced language teaching professionals to be your guide at Stratford. Friendly and fun, they are committed to creating the best learning environment for you to achieve your objectives in language learning. Our language centre is equipped with computer-based language labs and campus-wide Wi-Fi Internet access. Through the world-renowned DynEd English language course-ware, we offer students an opportunity to gain exposure to native-speaker models and participate in interactive lessons as well as practice speaking using state-of-the-art speech recognition technology. Stratford trainers regularly incorporate digital materials and online resources to make learning more efficient and effective. Our curriculum is based on years of research and real-life classroom experience in language teaching. Developed by highly-capable content designers and subject-matter experts, it helps learners master the English language in the most efficient manner possible.

Year opened
2015
Number of classrooms
13

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • IELTS Test Center
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Stratford International Language Centre varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 15.

Stratford teaches students from all over the world, including:

Yemen
16%
Saudi Arabia
12%
Kazakhstan
8%
Kyrgyzstan
5%
Russia
5%
Turkey
5%
Uzbekistan
5%
China
4%
Senegal
4%
Syria
4%
Algeria
3%
Japan
3%
Somalia
3%
Taiwan
3%
Thailand
3%
Brazil
2%
Egypt
2%
Jordan
2%
Malaysia
2%
Pakistan
2%
Palestine
2%
South Korea
2%
Bahrain
1%
Bangladesh
1%
Iraq
1%
Kuwait
1%
Oman
1%
Sudan
1%
Tunisia
1%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Stratford sits within a vibrant district occupied by high-end offices and five-star hotels. A ten-minute walk through the park will take students straight to the Petronas Twin Towers, KL’s most famous landmark. Approximately one hundred meters away is the Ampang Park LRT Station, where students can board the city’s rail transit system, which gives students easy access to the rest of the city and affordable accommodations in the suburbs.

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"It's a good experience that I studied in there"

Juanmei Xun, student from China

I booked 4 weeks classes in the Stratford,and It's a wonderful experience that I studied there,And the location is very good,it's quite easy to find,the surround is very safe,my class time is 4:00-8:00 PM,and it's very safe that I went to hotel alone,and I love every teacher of center, they are so kindly and polite,thanks for your recommended and I will recommend to my friend.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
15 Jan 2018 - 9 Feb 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Stratford offers the following housing types:
apartment

Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals

S$ 171
weekly
Age range: 18 - 35 years old
Location: In the city center of Kuala Lumpur
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, other, swimming pool, and gym
Distance to school: 8 - 15 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
S$ 171
We deal with a variety of condominiums around our. All of them are near to the train station or the bus station. They offer different kinds of rooms and different kinds of apartments.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged $50 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Kuala Lumpur based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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