Welcome to Foundation English!
Teacher Name 1
Teacher Name 2
Teacher 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
• Grammar = 2 quizzes
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Grading
• Pass = 60%
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A
90 - 100%
B+
B
85 - 89%
80 - 84%
C+
C
75 - 79%
70 - 74%
D+
D
65 - 69%
60 – 64%
F
0 - 59%
Foundation vs High School
Developing:
• 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!
Insert your
photo here 
Teacher Name
Office
Office Hours
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Problems?
Mr Mosa
MFB Ground Floor
485-6360
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Head of Department
Mr Robert
WFB Level 2
485-6255
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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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