Unity Learning Institute (ULi) has a professional English Language Enhancement Team (ELET) with expertise and extensive experience in teaching & learning English Language and the IELTS Preparatory Courses. All ELET members have TESOL qualifications and/or a Master's in Applied Linguistics and are Native English Teachers. The ELET Team provides effective and interactive teaching & learning for the English Language and IELTS Preparatory Courses to facilitate students reaching the required programme entry requirements.

ULi offers the following 6 English Language and IELTS Preparatory Courses, and delivered in Blended Mode (Face-to-Face plus Online) at the following levels:

(1) Foundation Level I-A & 1-B: (each for 12 weeks)

For students with minimum knowledge of the English Language.

(Preparing the students’ interests for studying courses in English Language)

(2) Foundation Level II-A & II-B: (each for 12 weeks)

For students with limited knowledge of the English Language.

(Preparing the students for studying courses in English Language)

(3) Preliminary Level IELTS 4.0 – 4.5 & 4.5 – 5.0: (each for 12 weeks)

For students with certain command of the English language and can communicate in basic situations.

(Preparing the students for College Studies, such as Associate Degree & Higher Diploma programmes)

(4) Intermediate Level IELTS 5.0 – 5.5 & 5.5 – 6.0: (each for 12 weeks)

For students with a moderate level of English proficiency and can interact in communications.

(Preparing the students for College Studies, such as Associate Degree & Higher Diploma programmes)

(5) Higher Level IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 & 6.5 - 7.0:(each for 12 weeks)

For students with a reasonable command of the English language and can exchange communications in many situations.

(Preparing the students for University Studies at Bachelor Degree programmes)

(6) Intensive Level IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 & 6.5 – 7.0: (each for 8 weeks)

For students who have a good command of English and can handle communication in most situations.

(Preparing the students for Postgraduate Studies)

Course Descriptions

(1) Foundation Level: I-A & 1-B

Completion Outcomes:

• Show interests in learning the English Language

(2) Foundation Level: II-A & II-B

Completion Outcomes:

• Acquire basic usage of the English Language

(3) Preliminary Level: IELTS 4.0 – 4.5 & 4.5 – 5.0

Completion Outcomes:

• Ability to understand and use simple English in familiar contexts.
• Improved skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking at a preliminary level.
• Preparedness to take the IELTS exam with a focus on achieving a score of 4.5 – 5.0.

(4) Intermediate Level: IELTS 5.0 – 5.5 & 5.5 – 6.0

Completion Outcomes:

• Enhanced ability to understand and produce simple written and spoken English.
• Development of strategies for dealing with everyday communication and academic tasks.
• Confidence to aim for a score of 5.5 – 6.0 in the IELTS exam.

(5) Higher level: IELTS 6.0 – 6.5 & 6.5 – 7.0

Completion Outcomes:

• Improved comprehension of standard English in various contexts.
• Ability to engage in more complex conversations and write structured texts.
• Readiness to achieve a score of 6.5 – 7.0 on the IELTS exam.

(6) Intensive Level: IELTS 6.0 - 6.5 & 6.5 - 7.0

Completion Outcomes:

• Enhanced ability to understand and produce detailed texts and engage in discussions on a variety of topics.
• Development of critical thinking skills and strategies for the IELTS exam.
• Preparedness to achieve a score of 6.5 – 7.0 on the IELTS exam.

These courses are designed to progressively build language skills and confidence, helping students achieve their desired IELTS scores.

Teaching & Learning Hours and Delivery

(1) Teaching & Learning Hours

The total teaching & learning hours consist of the following:

• Face-to-face teaching: 6 hrs per week (6 hrs x 12 weeks)
• Guided work: 3 hrs per week (3 hrs x 10 weeks)
• Tests: (3 hrs x 2 tests)

Total: 72 hrs + 30 hrs + 6 hrs = 108 hrs.

It is a general practice to provide at least 100 teaching & learning hours to increase a student’s IELTS score by 0.5 Band.

(2) Delivery

• The 72 hrs of face-to-face teaching will be conducted in the classroom. Usually, these will be delivered in two 2-hour sessions after the students’ normal daytime studies

• The 30-hour Guided Works will require students to prepare tasks and/or assignments each week for performance or submission, and the IELTS Teachers will provide feedback either on the assignment or at the Face-to-Face teaching & learning sessions.

Placement Test

To ensure students are matched to the right course and expected to succeed in the allotted study time, a placement test will be administered. This will focus on the two productive skills – writing and speaking. Candidates will write a short-timed composition in 25 minutes and participate in a live discussion for five minutes.