Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

How many students will be in one class? (What is the teacher:students ratio?)

Smaller classes wil lead to more meaningful interactions with your teacher and classmates. All programs will have a maximum of 6 students per live lesson.

Are there minimum registration weeks only for the IELTS program? What else programs?

The recommended minimum number of weeks for IELTS and all IHPOP courses is 4 weeks. This will also mean the materials fee will be waived. Please encourage students that any kind of improvement in band score or score-boost would only be seen after a minimum of 4 weeks.

I know that there is a material fee if students register less than 4 weeks of general classes, but if they register for other programs less than 4 weeks, do they have to pay for material fee as well?

Yes

Questions about Schedules

Does the scheduled time will be changed depending on the seasons?

The Daylight Savings time will not affect the student schedule.

*Is it possible to start with just one student on the scheduled start date?

the minimum number is 2 students per class for each program.

Questions About Evaluation

Can student gets a certification?

Certification can be given depending on the length of time spent in the program. For all IHPOP courses, students will receive a certification with a level after 4 weeks of completion; students will receive a certificate of completion (without a level) after 2 weeks of completion; no certificate will be awarded for only one week of completion.

Can student gets their own evaluation forms from teacher?

There will be weekly presentations for the teacher to give feedback. Weekly review quizzes will also be given so students can see their progress. When the student finishes their online studies, a grades report can be issued.

Can student change the program in the middle of the course?

An application for change must be submitted electronically with written reason for their request. After the request is processed and approved (within 4 business days), a student may change classes.

Questions about Transitions

Can I transfer my IHPOP level to classes at IH Vancouver or IH San Diego in the future?

yes, definitely. Start your learning online with us at IHPOP and continue and finish your journey at our schools on the Pacific west coast.

Can they transfer to IHCC if their scores meet our program requirements?

yes. It is encouraged that students who are interested in entering Career College programs participate in IHPOP courses to upgrade their language skills in order to be more successful during their studies and work experience afterwards.

Can they transfer their EAP result to our existing partner schools?

Yes, we will be offering an online EAP program where students can prepare for academic pathway programs. Students must enrol in these programs for a minimum of …. weeks to achieve higher success rates to transfer to our existing partner schools.

Questions about Testing

How long can they move up to a level?

Levels Test will be available upon request. First levels test is recommended after 4 weeks.

How often do we offer level test?

The first Levels Test is recommended after 4 weeks. If a student would like to do a second attempt, it will be at a nominal cost.

How is the level up checked?

levels test will be available upon request. First levels test is recommended after 4 weeks. IF a student would like to do a second attempt, it will be at a nominal cost.

How often do they have a level test ? How to do that ?

Level Testing will be available upon request. The first Levels Test is recommended after 4 weeks. The testing will be conducted online on a secured testing platform. If a student would like to do a second attempt, it will be at a nominal cost.

How can IH POP evaluate their score?

There will be weekly presentation practice and review quizzes. For speaking and presentation, a standard speaking rubric or criteria matching the goal and level will be provided to teachers.

Questions about Suitable Students’ Age

I want to know if these programs have an age limit. For example, can an 11-year-old student attend a General English class? Can a 9-year-old student take the high school bridge class?

These General English Lite and General English are designed for adult ESL students. For the High School Bridge Program, the age limit is 12 years old (based on international age).

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