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About UsOur MissionTo build competent, enduring English Language skills for children in a creative, stimulating learning environment that motivates students to want to learn English, to become confident to explore and express ideas and to become a critical thinker and persuasive communicator. Our Curriculum At Flamingo English, our curriculum comprehensively covers the current
English Language Syllabus of the Ministry of Education, Singapore. Your
child will be taught Conversation Skills, along with Creative Writing/Composition
Skills, Reading and Listening Students in Secondary 1 and 2 re-visit topics introduced in the primary years in both Grammar and Vocabulary and draw out skills in more integrated activities, i.e. Listening and Writing or Reading and Speaking. Literature is introduced at these levels. Secondary 3 – 4 expand students skills further and students must master the main text type styles, read literature competently, practise debate and focus on how to improve their ability to persuade their opposition both in debate and in expositions. Students in Secondary are encouraged to become Thinking, Confident, Critical and Creative Communicators. Students at all levels are given plenty of opportunity to practise developing solid language skills . . . for life. Our Method Our TeachersOur dedicated teachers are carefully selected not only for their English Language teaching qualifications and experience, but also for their warm and caring approach towards children, and professional commitment as teachers. Our Facilities “English-only” is encouraged throughout our facility to provide your child with plenty of opportunity to practice their skills in practical situations. Our ScheduleOur schedule closely follows the school calendar with classes beginning generally the same week as school begins. Holidays also generally correspond to the school calendar. We run four ten-week terms per year with new class levels beginning in either January or July. Most levels run for 2 or 4 terms so that levels may be completed over either a 6-month or 12-month period (with the exception of TOEFL Prep, which runs for 15 weeks, or the Get Talking, Get Reading or Get Ahead Programs which are short Remedial programs which run for one term or 10 weeks.) New students are accepted at the beginning of the term only. Student Placement and Registration For Primary and Secondary Classes, all students must complete a Placement Test and have an interview to determine their initial Placement. After this, students will then have a Trial class where the teacher will determine if the Placement is accurate. There is no charge for Placement Testing, Interviewing or Trial Classes. For students interested in enrolling in our Pre-TOEFL, TOEFL or IELTS Preparation Programmes, students must take a Prediction Test to determine whether they may qualify to take these courses and to determine the appropriate level. There is a charge for this test and the test must be done by appointment only. For program information or to schedule a placement test or prediction test, please feel free to call one of our Student Services Representatives for further information.
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Comprehension,
Phonics and Pronunciation, Grammar and Vocabulary, which all come together
to lay the language foundation. Original Language Use books are used directly
from Singapore, while the Grammar and Vocabulary requirements have been
specifically developed by Flamingo English to meet the specific learning
styles of Indonesian ESL Students. Our Kindergarten, Primary 1 and Primary
2 Programmes build up your child's Vocabulary and Grammar foundation so
that he is able to express himself more clearly with confidence. As well,
these programs specifically develop and practice reading skills. Our Primary
3 through 6 Programmes expand and build rich exposure to more advanced
Language by introducing various Text Types and encouraging students to
focus more on using their English to explore more advanced themes i.e.
Science, Mythology, History, and so on. Courses at these levels are very
active and focus on Activities and Projects requiring both independent
work and group interaction. Secondary Programmes represent the consolidation
and final expansion parts of the programme. 
Our
small, friendly groups are arranged according to your child's age, year
group in school and ability as measured on a placement test. Children
are taught through a lively, integrated teaching approach which gives
your child plenty of ‘hands- on’ learning opportunities to
try out and practice their skills. Oral language, games, discussions,
project work, regular creative writing, etc., all encourage students to
develop practical skills. In addition, each child is placed on an individual
Reading Programme and progress is monitored by the teacher. As well, students
are encouraged to borrow books from our well-stocked library to read at
home. Regular testing is done and Progress Reports are provided at the
end of each term. Parents are encouraged to meet with teachers on Parent-Teacher
Days to discuss your child’s English language development in detail.
Certificates are given for successful completion of each level.
Our
safe, clean, spacious, fully air conditioned classes have been specifically
designed for children and their differing needs and interests. Our library
is well stocked with a vast assortment of quality books imported from
abroad, suitable for varying reading levels and students are encouraged
to stay and read. Audio-Visual materials are used to supplement teaching
materials.
For
our Morning Pre-School, or Afternoon Nursery, Kindergarten or Preparatory
for Primary, all student placements are initially done by the student’s
age and level at school. Students are then given a Trial Class where there
teacher will place the student based on their ability in the class. Students
at these levels do not need to do a written Placement Test or have an
Interview.