We have a wide range of options to meet the needs of business people and students of business English. Students can choose to do General Business English (starting at CEFR level A2) and / or focus on specific skills such as Telephone English, English for Emails and English for Presentations. We also offer classes for specific areas of business such as Customer Care and Sales & Purchasing. Our flexible syllabus allows students to choose between one and four one-to-one business classes from the options listed below. Students can also choose either native or non-native teachers.
| Program | Business English Certificate |
| Age | 16 Years Old and Above |
| Recommended Level | B2 (Intermediate) |
| Entry Requirements | Online Placement Test |
| Progress Test | Once in a Month |
| Start Date | Every Monday |
| Certificate | Yes |
| Course Duration | 8 Weeks |
| English Native 1on1 | 1 Class |
| Non Natives 1on1 | 3 Classes |
| Native Group Class | 1 Class |
| Non-Native Group Class | 1 Class |
| COURSE | NATIVE 1:1 | FILIPINO 1:1 | NATIVE GROUP | FILIPINO GROUP | OPTIONAL |
| ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS (EFB) | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
*Optional class is not a regular class. Students can add up to 2 optional group classes in the morning and the evening for free.
EFB Leveling System This leveling system is composed of 12 stages of English proficiency wherein students can be able to track down their progress as an English language learner.
Below A1 Starter Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. A1 Beginner Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and Can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
A1+ Beginner-Advanced Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and Can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has.
Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
BUSINESS PRELIMINARY A2 Elementary Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
A2+ Elementary-Advanced Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1 Pre-Intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. B1+ Pre-Intermediate Advanced Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken.
BUSINESS VANTAGE B2 Intermediate Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken.
Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
B2+ Intermediate Advanced Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in an area where the language is spoken.
Can produce simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest.
Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
BUSINESS HIGHER C1 Upper Intermediate Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
C1+ Upper Intermediate Advanced Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C2 Advanced Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express ideas fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
C2 Proficiency Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation.
Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in the most complex situations.
EFB Weekday Timetable Time Class Cambridge Class Content 7:30-8:00 Breakfast 8:00-8:40 Optional Group Class 8:50-9:35 1st Class Reading BEC 9:40-10:25 2nd Class Writing BEC 10:30-11:15 3rd Class Break 11:20-12:05 4th Class Speaking BEC 12:55-13:40 Lunch Time 13:45-14:30 5th Class Business Grammar & Vocabulary 14:35-15:20 6th Class Break 15:25-16:10 7th Class Group Class 16:15-17:00 8th Class Pronunciation Group Class Dinner Time Free Time 19:00-22:00 Mandatory self-study 22:00-Onwards Free Time Class Options Topic/Class Class Type Skill(s) General Business English Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Reading, writing, listening, speaking Customer Care Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Mostly speaking and listening with some reading and writing Human Resources Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Reading, writing, listening, speaking Marketing and Advertising Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 All, with special focus on speaking and listening Sales and Purchasing Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Focus on speaking and listening English for Emails Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Focus on writing English for Meetings Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Focus on speaking and listening English for Negotiating Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Focus on speaking and listening English for Presentations Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Focus on speaking English for Socializing Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Focus on speaking English for Telephoning Native and / or Non-Native 1-to-1 Focus on speaking and listening
SKILLS DEVELOPED
- Reading
- Vocabulary
- Listening
- Speaking
- Grammar
- Writing
- Comprehension
- Pronunciation
- Business Communication
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
B2 Level / 18 years old and above
AWARD
Upon successful completion with above 90% attendance, students will be awarded a certificate from CIP.