English As a Foreign Language
All our General English courses are 4 weeks in duration with 4 hours in the mornings and optional 1 hour special skills and self-access in the afternoons.
All courses are 4 weeks in duration and include 4 hours of General English studies in the mornings.
Students can choose from any combination of the following (maximum 6 hours of study per day):
Standard General English [4 hours per day]
Our core English course with an integrated approach to all skills. Students are provided with course books. 08.15 - 12.45.
Skills [1 hour per day] *Optional
An extension class focusing on specific language areas (i.e. listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar). The focus of these classes changes on a monthly basis. 14.45 - 15.45.
Self-Access [1 hour per day] *Optional
An additional hour of self-study. Students can make use of our extensive computer room materials as well as a library. Special Student “Clubs” are also run during this period such as Debate Club. 13.45 - 14.45 or 14.45 - 15.45*
*Course times are staggered to make maximum use of our self-access facilities.
Course Dates for 2024
Course Dates for 2025
One-to-One classes
These are private classes with an experienced teacher, tailored to your specific needs. Past One-to-One courses have included: report writing, pronunciation, literacy, preparation for the Cambridge ESOL exams as well as general and business English. Starting dates are flexible.
Class Levels
IH Johannesburg offers all levels from Beginner through to Advanced. All students are interviewed and tested upon arrival and placed into a class. New students are then monitored by their teacher for the first few days to ensure they are in the appropriate level.
Student Progress
Assessment
Students are continually assessed throughout the course and their teachers are always available to assist and provide guidance. At the end of every 4-week course, students are tested and will either move to the next level or continue at the same level depending on their evaluation. Students are given a progress report at the end of every 4-week course. Upon completion of their studies, all students are presented with a certificate indicating the final level passed.
Self-Access
During their first week at IH, students are given an introduction to the Self-Access Centre. Students receive on-going support with their self-access study by their morning teacher, the librarian and computer room assistant.
Online - Self-study
Our General English courses are available to do Online at your own pace. Each level is 120 hours. If you require time with a Tutor you can book this with us at R500 per hour.