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TEACHING FOREIGN

STUDENTS &

PROFESSIONALS

HOW TO

CONVERSE &

WRITE IN ENGLISH

EFFECTIVELY

We are committed in

giving you the best

English and Filipino

language courses.

Experience English

language training with

the diligence,

professionalism,

generosity and

cordiality of our

Filipino and Korean

staff.

GET THE BEST

TOEFL / TOEIC/

IELTS SCORE

For more than 16

years, our school has

successfully assisted

students in passing

international English

proficiency

examinations

911 LANGUAGE INCORPORATED 3F Kalayaan Plaza Building, 89 Kalayaan Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines

Telephone: (+632) 433-0455, (+632) 928-1475 E-mail: english911net@hanmail.net

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COMPANY PROFILE 911 Language Inc. was established on September 3, 2001 to respond to the growing demand in the Asian market for an effective English education. For its constant quest for quality English language education, 911 Language Incorporated has quickly gained the reputation of teaching English effectively, specializing in TOEFL and TOEIC to its discriminating students. Pursuant to section 9(f) of Philippine Immigration Act of 1941, the institute was granted the authority to accept foreign students in October 2001. The school is also registered under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA/ NTR No.0513060097), Department of Tourism of the Philippines (DOT) and Bureau of Immigration (ADD-01-165) To maintain the standard of teaching at this institute, 911 provides a Teachers’ Training Program every Saturday, with emphasis on teaching techniques for TOEFL, TOEIC, ESL, SAT and IELTS. The objective of this Training Program is to continually develop the skills of every faculty in the different areas of teaching and to build teamwork between and among teachers in an environment still conducive to individual growth, both personally and professionally. Among the escalating number of language schools in Quezon City and in the Philippines in general, this promising institute was awarded as the Most Outstanding English Language Center for the year 2007 by the Philippine Marketing Excellence Awards (Quezon City Chapter). Similarly, in 2010, the same award was given by the Global Product Excellence Awards (National Awards) The prevalent reasons why the recipients of these awards were chosen and judged are following: the quality of service rendered in terms of teaching based on a world-class ESL curriculum and the insurmountable customer satisfaction acquired. The Philippine Excellence Awards Committee consults consumers and marketing professionals through a combination of surveys, focus group discussions, and market research for the company with the “Best Marketing Practices” while the Global Product Excellence Awards are conferred on Companies or Products that have achieved business excellence and represent the best businesses or products in the Philippines

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GENERAL COURSE (6 hrs. a day) MTM (2 hrs.) + 2 Group Classes (4 hrs.)

COURSES CLASS

Course A MTM + Listening + Speaking

Course B MTM + Listening + Writing

Course C MTM + Writing + Speaking

(1) MTM (4 hrs.) + Group Class (2 hrs.)

COURSES CLASS

Course A MTM + MTM + Listening

Course B MTM + MTM + Writing

Course C MTM + MTM + Speaking

INTENSIVE COURSE (8 hrs. a day) (1) MTM (2 hrs.) + 3 Group Classes (6 hrs.)

CLASS DURATION

MTM + Listening + Writing

+ Speaking

8 hrs. a day for

20 days

(2) MTM (4 hrs.) + 2 Group Classes (4 hrs.)

COURSES CLASS DURATION

Course A

MTM + MTM +

Listening +

Speaking

8 hrs. a day

for 20 days Course B

MTM + MTM +

Listening + Writing

Course C MTM + MTM +

Writing + Speaking

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TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS (8 hrs. a day)

COURSES CLASS DURATION

TOEFL

TOEFL Speaking + TOEFL

Listening + TOEFL Essay +

MTM 8 hrs. a day

for 20 days TOEIC TOEIC Reading + TOEIC

Listening + MTM + MTM

IELTS Speech Power + Essay +

Listening + MTM

MTM (One teacher per one student) To start, the student is given a diagnostic test, in written form or with just simple conversation.

Then, the teacher will design a program based on the student’s fluency level and specific needs.

SPEAKING

Conversation

Structure

Students will learn 20 basic skills that are enumerated in the ESL Can-Do List.

(Example: Skill 13: Describing Things and How To Use Them Step by Step, Skill

15: Talking about Your Responsibilities at Work) (Schedule: Mon. to Fri., 2

hours a day for 20days)

Speech

Power

The course provides students the opportunity to express their ideas. Students

discuss various topics with one another with the teacher as facilitator.

Students are also encouraged to participate in group discussions and become

more confident speaking in front of people. (Schedule: Mon. to Fri., 2 hours a

day for 20 days)

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LISTENING A. Listening Power 1

(Beginners to Pre-Intermediate Level)

These core classes are designed to develop listening

comprehension skills with emphasis on

familiarization with phonetics, word pronunciation

and sentence intonation. This course provides

techniques and strategies to aid non-English speakers

to understand the intricacies and nuances of the

English Language.

(Schedule: Mon. to Fri., 2 hours a day for 20 days)

B. Listening Power 2

(Intermediate to Mid-Intermediate

Level)

C. Listening Power 3

(High-Intermediate Level)

WRITING

Essay 1

This basic class focuses on improving

a student’s writing skills. It is a step-

by-step approach in developing

writing competency. (Schedule: Mon.

to Fri., 2 hours a day for 20 days)

Essay 2

This class is the follow-up course and

focuses more on formal writing. This

is useful for those who plan to take

TOEFL IBT or for students who simply

want to improve their writing further.

(Schedule: Mon. to Fri., 2 hours a day

for 20 days)

TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS

Listening

Special course usually offered to students in the mid-intermediate to advanced

level. The course focuses on the different techniques required to improve

listening skills and to answer the TOEFL Listening part intelligently through

familiarization with the methods used in the test. (Schedule: Mon. to Fri., 2

hours a day for 20 days)

Speaking

Designed to help students get a high score in the Speaking portion of the TOEFL

IBT or the IELTS. Students will be taught to speak in a formal manner using

appropriate words and expressions. (Schedule: Mon. to Fri., 2 hours a day for

20 days)

Writing For students intending to write any paper for their academic requirements, or

to take the TOEIC or TOEFL for further studies abroad.

(Schedule: Mon. to Fri., 2 hours a day for 20 days)

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APARTMENT UNITS: KALAYAAN PLAZA BUILDING

Located in the same building where the school is

24-hour security

Furnished with bed, tables, air-conditioner, electric fan, gas stove, Wi-Fi access

BOARDING HOUSE Located within the village near the school

24-hour security

Includes free meals

Laundry service, housekeeping, air-conditioned rooms, Wi-Fi access

5 minutes away from many affordable restaurants, cafes and other city services

SPORTS AND RECREATION There are also many recreational and sports activities available within the metropolitan city of Manila and nearby towns

Cultural heritage tour

Scuba diving

Golf

UNIVERSITY TOWN The school is conveniently located in Diliman, the center of Quezon City, which is a university town. Diliman is accessible to many famous spots such as

University of the Philippines

Ateneo de Manila University

Miriam University

SM North Mall

Trinoma Mall

Ayala Malls Vertis North

U.P. Town Center

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911 Language School assists students in getting various government documents required for foreign students. They are as follows:

1. SSP (SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT) Foreign students who wish to take up a short-term non-degree course must apply for a temporary visitor’s visa. The accepting school or institution in the Philippines must be authorized by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students. Upon student’s arrival in the Philippines and acceptance by 911 Language,

Inc., the student has to submit all the requirement to the said school and the latter will apply for a Special Study Permit at the Bureau of Immigration’s Student Desk. A. SSP Fee B. Requirements for application:

a. Original passport b. 3 pcs. of 2 x 2 passport size picture

2. VISA EXTENSION Most foreigners enter the Philippines without any visa, but they get a stamp in their passport which is good for 30 days. If they want to extend their stay, they should go to the nearest Immigration Office to get their first extension which is good for another 29 days. However, 911 Language, Inc. is willing to assist its students on this matter.

Visa Extension

1st extension (29 days)

2nd extension (30 days)

3rd extension (30 days)

4th extension (30 days)

5th extension (30 days)

6th extension (30 days)

B. Requirements for application: Original Passport

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3. ACR i-CARD (ALIEN CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION IDENTITY CARD)

Foreigners are required to get an i-card if they are

Temporary visitors (business travelers or tourists) who are applying for an extension of stay for more than 59 days in total under Section 9(a) of the Immigration Act.

Temporary residents with a Special Work Permit (SWP), regardless of length of stay.

EXCEPTION: Foreigners with a Special Study Permit (SSP) do not

need an i-card if they will stay only for not more than 59 days.

OTHER SERVICES

Free Internet Use

Free Access to Private Study Area

Free School Bus services (to and from the school,

on specific areas only)

Assistance with registration for TOEiC, IELTS or TOEFL

Pick up from the airport

Excerpts taken from Language Travel Magazine, September 2006, Issue 143

The international education marketplace is widening every year. English language study and/or tertiary study in countries such as the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and China is an increasingly popular option for students looking to achieve their academic goals overseas.

Amy Baker reports.

911 Language Inc was established in 2001 to respond to the growing demand in the Asian market for effective English education,” relates Rob San Miguel, Head Teacher at 911 Language, based in Quezon City in the Philippines.

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911 Language represents one of the countries who are looking to improve their English language skills; often as a prerequisite for their further study plans. many relatively newly established institutions aiming to attract students from other San Miguel underlines a trend that is taking place in Asia – the biggest source market for English language schools in countries such

as the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. Many students are brushing up their English language skills first in an Asian country, such as the Philippines, and then planning to study or emigrate to other countries. “Most ELT students see their stay in the Philippines as a training period,’ he underlines, emphasizing that low costs and the highly skilled English teachers in the Philippines are the principal attractions. This assertion is backed up by OJ Kim, Director of agency chain IAE Global, which is based in Korea. “The Philippines has become one of the major destinations for language studies among Koreans,” he says. “It is used as a destination before [students] start courses in major countries such as Canada and Australia. This means many students are using schools in the Philippines to improve conversation skills for up to three months before flying out [to their next destinations].” Kim estimates that up to 10,000 Koreans head to the Philippines for this purpose each year. Visa figures reveal that there were over 5,000 Koreans studying in the National Capital Region alone in 2005. Such is the dynamism in the Filipino market that the Department of Tourism (DOT) is helping to improve ESL Tour packages. Maria Rica Bueno, Chief Tourism Operations Officer for the department’s Asia Pacific Marketing Team, explains, “We started developing the Philippines ESL Tour Programme in 2004.” [Bueno] details reasons for the popularity of the Philippines as an English language learning destination: the fact that English is widely spoken (by 93.5 per cent of the population, according to the DOT website); the country’s location; the affordable costs and ability to combine English language tuition with tours and excursions to the country’s natural and cultural attractions. For the full article, please visit Language Travel