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How many minutes before class must teachers arrive?
Teachers must arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
How many weeks are included in each IES course level?
13 Weeks
A teacher will be absent. Besides notifying the Academic Director or Coordinator as soon as possible, what else must the teacher provide?
Specific instructions explaining which materials the substitute must cover.
What document should teachers check to confirm events, quiz, midterm and final exam dates?
The IES Academic Calendar.
What should a teacher do if a student leaves the classroom for more than 10 minutes or does not return?
Report the situation to the Academic Department so the student’s attendance can be reviewed and adjusted appropriately.
A teacher allows students to write their own names or attendance information on the attendance paper. What rules were violated?
Attendance documents must be completed in the teacher’s handwriting, include students’ full names and class times, and be submitted in the required format.
Complete the sentence:
IES classes should be __________-centered rather than __________-centered.
Student-centered rather than teacher-centered.
How many English-language levels does IES offer?
Eight levels, from Pre-A1 through C2.
What time should quizzes begin for Intensive Morning classes?
10:30 a.m.
True or false: Teachers may use the calendar from the previous term if their textbook and level have not changed.
False. Teachers must always use the most recently updated Academic Calendar for the current term.
What time should teachers start class?
9AM
What is Our School's Mission?
The mission of Ideal English Schools is to improve
students’ lives by helping them become global
citizens with a focus of the continuous improvement
Of language skills in English.
After how many minutes is a student considered tardy?
If the student misses more than 26 minutes of class.
True or false: If students finish the assigned content early, the teacher may begin the following week’s lessons.
False. Teachers should not move ahead to the following week’s content. Extra time should be used for reinforcement and relevant supplemental activities.
What time should quizzes begin for Super Intensive 2X classes?
2:30 p.m.
Besides quizzes and exams, name two types of important information teachers should verify on the Academic Calendar.
Answer: Possible answers include:
A teacher notices an attendance mistake after submitting attendance. Should the teacher independently ignore it because the class has already ended?
No. The teacher must report the mistake and submit the required attendance correction information according to the Academic Department’s procedure.
Do we assess students in writing?
No, we don't.
A student arrives 36 minutes after class begins. How should the student be marked?
Absent.
Can teachers communicate with students through WhatsApp?
No. WhatsApp communication with students is strictly prohibited.
What time should quizzes begin for Intensive Evening classes?
7:30 p.m.
The Academic Calendar is updated after a teacher has already downloaded a copy. What should the teacher do?
Review the updated version on SharePoint, replace the previous copy and follow the most recent dates and instructions communicated by the Academic Department.
What is the consequence when a teacher reaches the third documented attendance mistake?
A written warning.
How many terms does IES have during the academic year?
Three Terms
Are both full-time and part-time teachers compensated for attending IES professional development workshops?
Yes.
Can a teacher be observed informally without prior notice?
Yes. Informal classroom observations may occur at any time without notice.
True or false: Teachers may start a quiz earlier if all students currently in the classroom agree.
False. Quizzes must begin at the time established by the Academic Department.
When should teachers take attendance?
On time, every day, including quiz, test, field trip and event days.
What percentage of class time should be TTT in lesson?
20% Teacher / 80% students
What time should Super Intensive classes be dismissed for lunch?
1:15pm
A classroom discussion becomes political, and students ask the teacher to share a personal opinion. What should the teacher do?
Avoid politicizing or moralizing the discussion, maintain a neutral stance and an open mind, and redirect the class appropriately. Politics, religion and sexual orientation should not be class discussion topics.
Match these levels with their core textbooks:
A Super Intensive 2X teacher begins the quiz at 1:30 p.m. because the students finished the lesson early. What is the mistake?
The quiz was administered at the wrong time. Super Intensive 2X quizzes must begin at 2:30 p.m.
True or false: Teachers do not need to take attendance on test days because students completed tests prove that they attended class.
False. Attendance must be completed on test days.
What is our methodology
Natural Approach
What is Natural Approach methodology in Teaching?
The Natural Approach focuses on helping students acquire language naturally through meaningful communication rather than through explicit grammar instruction.