Extra-Curricular Program
SIB School of Language has found that students of all ages and grades need more than the regular classroom curriculum they learn in their schools. The need to apply their skills is very important and SIB School of Language has excellent programs addressing all the English skill applications by Extra-Curricular studies. These studies are provided in the comfort of the student’s home or even better – in their school following the end of classes.
The Extra-Curricular program eliminates the extra travel and expense in going to an English class at another location, and utilizes the student’s time more efficiently and effectively. Our programs address all ages, grades (including University) and proficiency levels that will meet the requirements to improve all four English skills.
If you want private study or want to see SIB School Extra-Curricular programs in your child’s school, please call us or contact us at marketing@sibschool.com for an appointment.
Elementary School
General English
- “Super Kids” – Pearson Longman
- The Student book is a six-level series, nine core units with colorful illustrations in addition to fun songs, chants to help children learn through singing and movement.
- The Activity book that has one activity page and listening activity for every unit lesson to reinforce language learned.
- There is a CD for all listening activities to practice listening skills.
Elementary Grades 1 to 6
SuperKids is a six-level course for elementary school children learning English as a Foreign Language (EFL). No particular English teaching methodology works for all children in all classes; therefore, techniques from various approaches are used in this curriculum.
SuperKids systematically progresses through the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing with each skill formally introduced and then practiced. The emphasis is on listening and speaking so that children can immediately begin communicating orally in English.
CDs give maximum exposure to native speaker competence. Children will hear and respond receptively before being required to produce it, that is, they listen, and then speak.
Learning is made enjoyable through games and task-based activities. SuperKids aims to help children develop a positive attitude towards learning English so that they can understand and use the language in their daily lives.
Each student will utilize a colorful Student Book and Activity Book that follow a storyline with lively, child characters to stimulate student interest and provide a sense of continuity. Each level has nine theme-based units with colorful double-page spreads, in addition to fun songs and chants to help children learn through singing and movement.
Teachers are extensively trained by SIB School of Language to follow the SuperKids Teacher’s Guide for each level with the aim of maintaining a high quality of standard teaching practice that will benefit all the children.
Level 1 is based on the premise that children cannot read any English words and have had little or no previous exposure to English.
- Focus
1) Eighteen functional dialogs that are useful in daily life
2) Vocabulary building of nouns
3) Vocabulary building of verbs using the TPR (Total Physical Response) method
4) Nine simple structures to provide a strong foundation in basic English grammar
5) Initial phonics sound of each letter of the alphabet
6) Recognizing and writing all the upper and lower case letters
Level 2 is based on the premise that children are able to make short statements and ask/answer questions about themselves and others. They are able to fill in blanks to complete words, but they are not yet expected to read.
- Focus
1) Eighteen functional dialogs that are useful in daily life
2) Vocabulary building of nouns
3) Vocabulary building of verbs using the TPR (Total Physical Response) method
4) Nine simple structures to provide a strong foundation in basic English grammar
5) Middle and final phonics sound of the letters of the alphabet
6) Recognizing and writing all the letters and phonics sounds
Level 3 is based on the premise that children can read and understand short sentences in English, and fill in blanks to complete words. They are also able to make statements and ask/answer questions about themselves and others. In Level 3, these skills are further developed. Children learn to fill in blanks of sentences with words and spell key phonics words.
- Focus
1) Eighteen functional dialogs that are useful in daily life
2) Vocabulary building of nouns and verbs
3) Nine structures to provide a strong foundation in basic English grammar
4) The phonics sounds and spellings of two-letter consonant and vowel digraphs
5) Practice filling in blanks of sentences with words and writing phonics words
Level 4 is based on the premise that children can read and understand sentences in English, and fill in blanks to complete words and sentences. They are also able to make statements and ask/answer questions about themselves and others. In Level 4, these skills are further developed. Children learn to write short answers to questions after reading short passages, answer yes or no questions and spell key phonics words.
- Focus
1) Functional dialogs that are useful in daily life
2) Vocabulary building of nouns and verbs
3) Nine structures to provide a strong foundation in basic English grammar
4) The phonics sounds and spellings of common consonant and vowel blends
5) Practice filling in blanks of sentences with words, and writing short answers to questions after reading short passages and writing phonics words
Level 5 is based on the premise that children can read and understand sentences in English, and write sentences when given a model. They are also able to take part in dialogs, asking, answering and making statements about themselves and others. Children learn to write answers to questions after reading short passages, answer questions after listening to dialogs and short passages and perform role-play after listening to dialogs.
- Focus
1) Functional dialogs that are useful in daily life
2) Vocabulary building of nouns and verbs
3) Nine structures to provide a strong foundation in basic English grammar
4) The phonics sounds and spellings of common consonant and vowel blends
5) Practice filling in blanks of sentences with words, and writing short answers to questions after reading short passages and writing phonics words
Level 6 is based on the premise that children can read and understand sentences in English. They are also able to take part in conversations, asking, answering and making statements about themselves and others. Children learn to write answers after reading passages, answer questions after listening to conversations and passages, and create simple role-plays when given a model.
- Focus
1) Functional dialogs that are useful in daily life
2) Vocabulary building of nouns and verbs
3) Nine structures to provide a strong foundation in basic English grammar
4) The phonics sounds and spellings of common consonant and vowel blends
5) Practice filling in blanks of sentences with words, and writing answers to questions after reading short passages and writing phonics words
Jr. & Sr. High School, University
General English
- Text: “New Opportunities” – Pearson Longman
- Comprehensive Reading and Listening texts that motivate students to speak and think in English
- Grammar and skills development that gives students a solid base for learning
- Cross cultural topics motivate students and engage their interest in a wider world
- Comprehensive testing program to provide a total evaluation of the student
- Student Book with mini-dictionary, Student’s CD-ROM and a Language Powerbook
- Five levels – Beginner to Upper Intermediate
IELTS Preparation – 11th and 12th grades, University (Master’s degree abroad) IELTS is accepted worldwide not only in the United Kingdom countries, but also throughout Europe and in over 2,500 major universities in the United States. Preparation should begin as early as the 11th grade since scores are good for two years. The earlier the preparation course is taken, the less stress in getting into a university becomes.
- Text: Compilation of
- 101 Helpful Hints for IELTS – Adams & Austen Press, Sydney, Australia
- Focusing on IELTS Reading and Writing Skills – National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research
- IELTS Preparation and Practice Listening and Speaking – Oxford University Press
- IELTS Practice Tests > Plus 1 – Longman
Reading Comprehension – Classics This course prepares the students’ vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension skills through Classical stories read by native English speakers on an audio CD. Stories such as:
“Oliver Twist” by Charles Dickens
“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
“Heidi” by Johanna Spyri
“Black Beauty” by Anna Sewell
“Robin Hood” by Neil Philip
“Pinocchio” by Carlo Collodi
“Peter Pan” by J.M. Barrie
“Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White (read by the author)
Writing Skills
- General Writing Skills
- “Ready to Write” – Longman
- This text focuses on the steps of the writing process. It is ideal for high-beginning and low-intermediate students who need to learn composition skills concentrating on paragraph structure and organization techniques.
- Clear examples and model paragraphs illustrate organizing elements, such as topic sentences, supporting details and signal words.
- “Ready to Write More” – Longman
- This text continues the steps of the writing process and ideal for intermediate to high-intermediate students who need to learn paragraph development and gain essay skills essential for successful academic work.
- Presentation of organizational principles of sound academic writing, such as writing topic sentences, maintaining unity and coherence, making and supporting a point, using transitions, writing clear introductory and concluding paragraphs.
- “Ready to Write” – Longman
- Academic Writing Skills
The following texts provide the essential tools to master basic to advanced academic writing by integrating sentence structure, paragraph organization, grammar, mechanics, vocabulary and the writing process. The material is a combined textbook and workbook for learners in academic settings. All materials are for the students who are in college or college bound.
- Fundamentals to Writing Skills – Level 1: Beginner
- First Steps in Academic Writing – Level 2: Low-intermediate
- Introduction to Academic Writing – Level 3: Intermediate
- Writing Academic English – Level 4: High Intermediate-Advanced
English Conversation/Listening
- English Conversation and Listening Impact Series
English Second Language students are often hesitant to speak English because of a lack of self-confidence. This course will provide self-confidence and will prepare the student to speak up and speak out with self-assurance and correct pronunciation The Impact Series (Listening, Conversation, Topics, Issues and Values) provides a diversity of theme-based units for conversation for all ages and proficiency levels. The Conversation series promotes personal communication and helps learners develop a colloquial conversation style. The Listening series is an exciting series that features an abundance of rich input and variety of creative activities that helps students develop listening skills for social, academic and business purposes. Each book includes a self-study CD by native speakers and proficient ESL speakers.
- Impact Conversation 1 & 2
- Beginning, high-beginning and low-intermediate students
- Impact Listening 1, 2 & 3
- Beginning, high-beginning, low-intermediate and intermediate students
- Impact Issues
- Impact Topics
- Impact Values
- Impact Conversation 1 & 2
English Clubs
The objectives of this club are to provide a forum for children to speak and understand English. They can build their confidence in speaking as well as their comprehension in structure and grammar in a fun and interesting way through:
- Basic Journalism
- Creative Writing
- Descriptive Writing
- Conversation
- Debating
- Drama – skits and situational role play
Mandarin Conversation & Listening I
(Recommended for Junior to Senior High School)
This course is structured for students who have little to moderate knowledge in Mandarin and need to improve their confidence and vocabulary in speaking. CDs for listening skill development are also provided. There are five 32-hour levels from basic to intermediate.
- Conversational Chinese (Ministry of Education, Singapore)
Mandarin Conversation & Listening II
(Recommended for age 16 years old or older)
This course is structured for beginners who want to improve basic linguistic skills in Mandarin, especially speaking skills. In this course, the learner will only study how to speak not how to write. Through actual dialogues and simple grammar, the learner will easily absorb all of the materials taught, and develop their own dialogues and narrations in actual situations. This course is divided into four 32-hour levels.
- Conversation Chinese 301 – Beijing Language and Culture University Press
Mandarin
- Introductory Mandarin (recommended for children age 4 to 10 years old)
Introductory Mandarin, designed for the early young learners, not only introduces the language but also presents a brief introduction to the Chinese culture. Learners will study Mandarin through short dialogues, popular children’s songs, folk songs, handicrafts and games. This course consists of three levels.
- General Mandarin (recommended for children age 10 to 16 years old)
Improves learner’s linguistic skills in Mandarin; includes listening, speaking, reading and writing skills through fun learning class activities. Materials studied are presented in interesting short dialogues and narrations. Every unit is intended to introduce the language itself and the application in daily life. This course consists of 12 levels.
- Academic Mandarin (recommended for over 16 years old)
Improves the ability of the learner to use Mandarin for communication through various language skill exercises; encompasses listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Learners will not only have strong conversation skills, but will also be qualified to compose writings in different styles reasonably and logically. In addition, the learner studies briefly about Chinese people tradition and habits. This course consists of seven levels.
- HSK Preparation (recommended for high school graduate or more)
This preparation course is for those who want to enroll in HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test). The participants of this class must have taken at least 100 hours of Mandarin learning or those who have acquired 400-3000 basic Mandarin words.
University – Specialty Courses
CV Writing and Interview Skills Students entering the job market must be able to write proper application letters, CV and following up letters in order to be selected for an interview. This course will enable the student to compete more effectively with a skilled job application process. In addition, techniques on a successful interview are addressed so that an applicant becomes more desirable for employment at the time of the interview.
Presentation Skills Students, upon completion of this course, will acquire the effective skills to create a persuasive and successful presentation and learn to acquire the audience’s acceptance of goals in the presentation. This course is available in both English and Bahasa Indonesia
