OVERVIEW OF PINES ENGLISH SCHOOL
– School name: Pines International Academy
– Address:
• Main Campus: Ignacio Villamor St, Baguio City, Philippines
• Chapis Campus: No. 49, Chapis Village, Marcos Highway, Baguio City, Philippines
– Year of establishment: 2002
– Scale:
• Main Campus: 200 students
• Chapis Campus: 150 students
– Dormitory room type:
• Main Campus: Single room, double room, triple room, quadruple room
• Chapis Campus: Single room, double room, triple room
Pines School has 2 training facilities following 2 separate English models: Main Campus and Chapis Campus. This creates high specialization and uniformity in qualifications among students.
Main Campus is for students with elementary to intermediate levels. The program at Main Campus will help you build an English foundation to study more specialized courses.
Chapis Campus is a facility specializing in IELTS training, so the school only accepts students with entry level from Intermediate (intermediate) level. The school’s teachers will conduct an interview in English via Skype to assess the student’s level.
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE PINES SCHOOL?
Experienced teaching staff
The school’s teaching staff is always selected with many strict criteria. All teachers must have an international English teaching certificate such as Licensure Examination for Teacher or TESOL.
Pines School’s recruitment process is organized into several rounds to ensure the capacity of each teacher. In addition, the school also regularly receives feedback from students themselves through periodic evaluation forms. Teachers who are rated low (less than 93/100 points) will not be allowed to continue teaching class.
Professional management process
Pines School is one of the few English schools in the Philippines that offers English training at each separate Campus. The curriculum at each Campus is clearly designed and appropriate for each level.
At Main Campus, those who do not have an English background will start with the ESL course. The curriculum will focus on improving all skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation.
At Chapis Campus, all students have the same goal of practicing IELTS, so it is very convenient to share experiences and support each other. In addition, the teaching staff at Chapis Campus also has a deep understanding of the IELTS exam because they only focus on teaching the IELTS course.
PINES SCHOOL’S ENGLISH COURSES
ESL communication course
Power Speaking course
– 1-on-1 class: 4 periods (topic-based conversations, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary)
– 1:4 group class: 4 periods (listening, writing, sentence structure, communication practice)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
Intensive ESL course
– 1-on-1 class: 5 periods (topic-based conversations, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary)
– 1:4 group class: 2 periods (listening, writing, sentence structure, communication practice)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
Power ESL 5 course
– 1-on-1 class: 5 periods (topic-based conversations, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
Power ESL 6 course
– 1-on-1 class: 6 periods (topic-based conversations, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
Power ESL 7 course
– 1-on-1 class: 7 periods (topic-based conversations, reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
IELTS exam preparation course
IELTS Regular course
– 1-on-1 class: 4 periods (listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in IELTS)
– 1:4 group class: 4 periods (listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
Guaranteed IELTS course
– 1-on-1 class: 5 periods (listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in IELTS)
– 1:4 group class: 2 periods (listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
*Duration of study: 8 weeks or 12 weeks
*Input conditions:
• IELTS 5.5 output: IELTS 4.0 input or equivalent
• IELTS 6.0 output: IELTS 5.0 input or equivalent
• IELTS 6.5 output: IELTS 6.0 input or equivalent
*Right:
• Students receive free official IELTS test fees for the first time.
• In case the student does not achieve the target IELTS score, he or she will continue to study at the school without having to pay tuition until he or she achieves the result (excluding accommodation and local expenses).
TOEIC test preparation course
– 1-on-1 class: 4 periods (listening and reading skills in TOEIC)
– 1:4 group class: 4 periods (listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
TOEFL test preparation course
– 1-on-1 class: 5 periods (listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in TOEFL)
– 1:4 group class: 2 periods (listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary)
– Morning elective class: 1 period (speaking, listening and dictation)
– Evening elective class: 1 period (listening and speaking practice, vocabulary, real life English)
SCHOOL’S LISTED COST SHEET
The above cost table includes tuition, dorm room fees, serving 3 meals/day from Monday to Sunday, laundry service, housekeeping,…
The cost table does not include local costs, air tickets, personal expenses and promotions.
*School fees are subject to change without prior notice.
SAMPLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE
Pines School’s daily sample schedule.
Pines School’s schedule includes a maximum of 12 classes/day, lasting from 8:00 am to 9:00 pm (every Monday to Friday). Those who choose the Sparta model will be required to attend evening classes. On weekends you can study at school by yourself or go on a trip with friends.
