Intensive4-Week English Programme & Cultural Experiencefor Learners fromHosei University, JapanFebruary 5 to March 1, 2024
UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur
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An Intensive 4-Week English Programme & Cultural Experience for Learners from
Hosei University, Japan

Programme Title
Intensive English Programme & Cultural Experience for Learners from Hosei University, Japan.
Programme Description
This programme is intended for learners who want to learn English in an overseas environment toestablish their English language proficiency, with significant emphasis on the development of both
receptive and productive skills: grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing as well as listening andspeaking. It is directed at individuals who have already acquired a basic knowledge of English, andthe emphasis is on listening and speaking skills.
Additionally, this programme provides English learners with the opportunity to sharpen the fifth skill
in language learning (i.e., culture), coupled with effective communication skills and the use ofmodern technologies.
This programme is learner-centred and requires personal commitment both in the classroom andwhile learning activities outside the classroom; learners are encouraged to interact and socialiseusing English by putting it into practice and participating in programmes organised to complement
their learning experience.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the programme, learners will improve:•••

The four basic skills of learning English, with an additional fifth skill.
Their ability to work with others from different backgrounds.
Their overall communication skills.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the programme, learners will have:•••

An ability to interact and communicate confidently in English.
A higher level of competence in speaking and listening.
A heightened sense of appreciation for diversity and cross-cultural living.

Level
Pre-intermediate to intermediate.
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face active learning class time, classroom discussion/participation, and peer learning
practices.

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Four (4) weeks.
Learning Hours
For four weeks at the Centre for Languages, learners will attend four hours of English classes every
day, consisting of two consecutive two-hour class sessions in the afternoon. For three weeks, learners
shall have two hours of English activities and cultural experiences with other local and international
students on campus. Continuous assessments begin in the second week, with results and a farewellon the last Friday.
601520Face-To-Face Hours.
Hours of Educational Weekend Trips.
Hours of Buddy Sessions (English and Cultural Activities).

Proposed Date for Arrival-Departure
Arrive on February 4, 2024 / Depart on March 2, 2024.
Assessments
Participants’ performance will be graded based on examinations, assignments, and classroom
participation.
Skill
Reading
Writing
Listening
Speaking
Total

Percentage (%)
2525
25
25100

Certificate of Completion
At the end of the programme, learners will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance by the Centre forLanguages.
Daily Schedule
The table below is the proposed daily schedule for the programme. Learners would be expected tofollow the following daily schedule throughout the course.
Time
10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
1.00 p.m. – 2.50 p.m.
2.50 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

Activity
English/Cultural Activities
English Class I
English Class II

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I Intensive English Lessons Schedule – February/March 2024
Sunday4/2
Arrival / Settlein
11/2
Free Time

Monday5/2
EPT /WelcomeLunch /
Orientation
12/2

Tuesday6/2

Wednesday
7/2

Thursday
8/2

FridayBuddy Session

Buddy Session

Buddy Session

Self-study

English Lesson

English Lesson

English Lesson

English Lesson

13/2

14/2

15/2

16/2

Buddy Session

Buddy Session

Buddy Session

Self-study

English Lesson

English Lesson

English Lesson

English Lesson

20/2

21/2

22/2

23/2

Self-study

Buddy Session

Buddy Session

Buddy Session

Self-study

English Lesson

English Lesson

English Lesson

English Lesson

English Lesson

26/2

27/2

28/2

29/2

1/3

9/2

Free Time

Public Holiday

18/2

19/2

Saturday
10/2

17/2
TourFree Time

24/2
Tour

25/2Self-study

Self-study

Free TimeFree Time
English Lesson

Free Time

English LessonResults Day /Graduation

2/3
Departure

Weekend Schedule
There shall be two trips throughout the programme:••

2nd Saturday – Kuala Lumpur City Tour.
3rd Saturday – Malacca Historical City Tour.

Fees
For the enrolment of between 1 to 20 learners into English classes currently on-going at the Centre
for Languages, the fee is based on the table below:
No. of Participants
Item
Registration
Integrated Classroom
Facilities
Textbooks
Return Airport Transfer
Accommodation*
Welcome / Graduation
Tours
Incidental ChargesTotal Per Participant (USD)

1Price (USD)
150
550
1545
65650
100
90
101,675

20
Price (USD)
3,000
11,000
300
900
1,300
13,000
2,000
1,800
200
33,500*The accommodation uses a 10 bedder apartment and is subject to availability based on a first paid,
first secured basis at least two months in advance. The price for accommodation is also subject tochange, depending on the confirmation number of participants. Students may engage laundry services
for up to 1 kg of load per wash at a fee of MYR 4.00.

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The total fees above include:
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Four (4) weeks of English lessons.
Transportation: Airport transfers (to and from airport).
Accommodation: UCSI Residence 2 (10 pax), breakfast included.
Two weekend trips: Kuala Lumpur City Tour and Malacca Historical City Tour.
English and cultural activities.
Welcome and farewell lunch.
Administration, registration, and management costs.
Course materials.

Please note:••••

The fees shown in USD are subject to the currency exchange rate at the momentof commitment.
The fees above exclude meals for learners.
The fees quoted do not include commission for recruitment agents.
Prices are valid as of September 2023.

Teacher Profiles
We have a dynamic team of 8 instructors (both native and second language speakers) from various
backgrounds, who are experienced and deliver only the best lessons. Their best qualities include giving
individual attention to each student, while giving them the space to grow in their own ways.
Our main goals as educators are to respect students’ knowledge, be humorous at the right time, andset high expectations for our classes. We strive to embody a continuous love of learning and great
teamwork as a whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
Below is the resume of the Director of the Centre for Languages.

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