Courses
How many KIDS levels are there?
7 levels ( KIDS Starter, 1,2,3,4,5,6)
When do we book standby slots for the following week?
Every Thursday
(EMT members check teachers' standby hours every Friday morning. This is necessary for the admins, as they start scheduling clients for the following week.)
What is the maximum number of help clubs a teacher can offer to a student who has failed their MT or EOC test?
1 help club after the MT and 2 after the EOC.
When do we mark Level check?
Two weeks after the course/ 2 weeks after the student joined the course.
Where can all our school resources be found?
(For offline and online teaching)
In “Exchange” folder
or
On Yandex disc – InterPress Teachers’ Resources
InterPress offers 2 types of courses: Smart and Pro. How do they differ?
Smart: MWF-60 min or TTh 90 min.
Pro: MWF-90 min or TTH 135 min.
How many standby hours per week do full-time / part-time teachers assign on Phoenix?
Full-timers do 120 mins / 2 hours / 8* 15 min. slots
Part-timers do 60 mins / 1 hour / 4 * 15 min. slots
What do we do if a student scores less than 60% in 2 tests in a row?
All results below 60% must be clearly highlighted and ADoS/ST informed if a student fails two consecutive progress tests or more.
How many times do we conduct Tutorials/TP meetings during the course?
3 times: approximately one month after the course starts, after the MT test; during the final/feedback lesson.
What is the name of the folder with existing/updated programs/courses?
InterPress Courses – InterPress Courses documents (August 2021)_20.01.2022
What kind of INTENSIVE courses does our school offer?
General English(from Teens and older): 5 lessons a week. MWF-90 min, TTH 135 min. The length of the course is 2.5 months(120 ac/hours) for Levels 1-3
and 3,5 months (168 ac/hours) for Levels 4-5
Exams: Intensive (6 weeks)
Now you are ready for your standby, and are waiting for a student.
What is important to do before you hit GO TO ZOOM button on Phoenix?
Log into your InterPress Zoom account. Otherwise, you won't be able to access your the conference. Then log into your Phoenix account. Open 'Upcoming (future) bookings/будущие записи' tab on the left, and click 'Go to the Zoom meeting/Перейти в конференцию Zoom'.
Who is responsible for conducting MT tests and what do we do if students miss their MT test?
A group teacher is responsible for printing MT exam papers and conducting the oral part of the MT test. They also schedule the test for another day (instead of during their standby time) and supervise the rescheduled test.
When and why do we complete Early Warning?
After the Mid-term test for those students whose progress is poor.
What is the “route” to EOC evaluation forms?
InterPress Teachers’ Resources – Tests – EOC evaluation forms (v. December 2020)
What age groups and levels can choose ONLINE classes?
ALL age groups and levels!
You are on Phoenix and see the main page of a group now.
There are several fields to be filled in during the course.
What are they?
All test results (including level checks / early warnings), progress reports, lesson content & homework (to be done after each lesson!!!).
Also,keep in mind marking attendance every lesson (the blue button at the top of the page).
What is the standard procedure for dealing with students who fail their MT test ?
Student needs to resit it within two weeks. The student will be offered one free help club classes for extra revision and then have their second attempt.
What happens if a student fails the MT test for the second time?
In this case the student cannot continue the course, and they need to repeat the course.
What is the name of the folder to turn to before your formal lesson observation?
PDI paperwork
What kind of Cambridge exams (with what age groups and levels) are included into our curriculum?
Kids 2, Juniors 1- Starters
Kids 4 , Juniors 2 -Movers
Kids 6 , Juniors 3,4 - Flyers
Juniors 5, Teens 2,YA 2,Adults 2 -KET
Teens 3, 4, YA 3, Adults 3- PET
YA 4,Adults 4-FCE
YA 5, Adults 5 -CAE
You are on standby and get to test a student who would like to prepare for IELTS.
How do you decide which of the IELTS prep levels is right for them?
a) test their GE level, do not forget to ask some IELTS format questions, e.g. tell me about pros and cons of smth.
b) IELTS Foundation: Adults/ YAs level 2 after MT
IELTS Masterclass: Adults/ YAs level 4 before MT
Please don’t forget to indicate the student’s general English level. This is important in case the student decides to improve their English before starting IELTS preparation, so that admins can place them in the appropriate group.
What are the standard procedures for conducting the EOC test before, during, and after the test?
A teacher records EOC test dates in the Google Doc schedule at least one week in advance and completes the group’s EOC evaluation form. The group teacher supervises the written component, while an ST/ADOS conducts the oral component, and schedules the TP meeting for the feedback lesson.
Describe the procedure for conducting a T-P meeting.
Before the meeting:
-Ask the student coordinator of your group to invite the parents for the chosen date and time.
-Prepare for the meeting and make notes so you know exactly what you want to say. If there are problems with a particular student, think about what possible solutions there might be.
-Prepare examples of the students’ work (e.g. writings, tasks, projects) if appropriate as it helps to take along the group test results.
After the meeting: Record the names of attendees in the online register comments box, i.e. where you would normally write what was covered during the lesson.
What is the “route” to EOC tests?
Ask your ADOS or Senior Teacher
or
Text/Email or Call your ADOS or ST
(from 9.00 to 19.00)