Welcome to Foundation English!

Teacher Name 1Teacher Name 2Teacher Name 3

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When can I start university?

• Now: Level XXX

• 4 Levels

• 1 Level = 1 Semester

• Level 4 + TOEFL 450* = University

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Testing Out: TOEFL

• Level 2 = 400

• Level 3 = 450

• Level 4 = 475

• University Entrance = TOEFL 500 / TOEFL iBT 61

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Testing Out: IELTS

University Entrance Now =

Average 5.5 across all 4 skills

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What will I study?

• Reading/Writing/Project = 12 hours

• Listening/Speaking = 6 hours

• Grammar = 2 hours

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Assessment

• Exams = 60%

• Class work = 40%

• 2 Exams: Mid-Term & Final

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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

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Grading• Pass = 60% A 90 -

100%

B+ 85 - 89%

B 80 - 84%

C+ 75 - 79%

C 70 - 74%

D+ 65 - 69%

D 60 – 64%

F 0 - 59%

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Foundation vs High SchoolDeveloping:

• Language awareness

• Self- improvement

• Critical thinking

• Independent learning

• Time management

• Participation

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Some Rules:

• English Only

• No Mobile Phones in Class

• 25%+ Absence = Barred

• 3 x Late = 1 x Absence

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Student Services

• Writing Help

• Learning Centre

• Gymnasium

• Special Needs

• Careers Counselling

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Foundation Clubs

• Movies• Photography• Poetry• Reading• Japanese Club• And more...

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Questions?

Problems?

Get Help!

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Talk to your Teacher!

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Teacher NameOfficeOffice Hours

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Problems?

Mr MosaMFB Ground Floor

485-6360

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Head of Department

Mr Robert WFB Level 2485-6255

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Director: Dr Khalid Al Ali

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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.

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Questions?

Let’s start work…

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