SGI Learning Framework
Preparing Your Language Course
Over the years, SGI has developed what we now consider to be a comprehensive framework for preparing and conducting any language course programme, from the very earliest stages of analyzing the level and needs of the learner, through to the final reports and assessments upon course completion. Follow the links below to see full details of how we go about levels assessment, needs analysis and academic management of teaching and progress.
- Level Testing – initial assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the learner in the target language
- Need Analysis – detailed analysis of the context in which the learner wishes to use the target language
- Teaching – basic guidelines to how a course with SGI is carried out
- Progress – how your progress will be checked with an estimation of how rapidly progress can be made
We hope the information given is not too academic , we simply think it important that when you take a course with us, you feel confident that you will achieve your language learning objectives If you need any further advice or have some questions, please contact us:
SGI is an internationally-recognised, quality accredited language training and teacher training organisation. Our foreign language teaching is accredited by EAQUALS - the European Association of Quality Language Services, the British Council accredit our English language provision and Trinity College London validate the teacher training courses we run to train teachers to teach English to Speakers of Other languages.
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Who are the British Council? What does 'accredited' mean and why is it important?
The British Council are the government agency responsible for promoting British culture throughout the world. As the UK's international organisation for educational and cultural relations its activities embrace Education, the Arts, Science and Societal issues.
One of its UK activities is the running of 'Accreditation UK' which is the quality assurance scheme for the UK ELT sector. If a school meets agreed high standards of quality they are then accredited by the British Council. Members of the Scheme have a continuing obligation to work to the agreed standards of the scheme and are regularly re-inspected.
Accreditation provides students with a guarantee of quality. It is important to you because you will come to Saint George International knowing that important aspects of your course – the quality of teaching, accommodation, facilities, social programme and student services – meet the high standards required for accreditation.
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Who are EAQUALS?
Founded in 1991, EAQUALS is an international association of language training providers that aims
to promote and guarantee quality in foreign language courses. To achieve these aims it has
established and published a demanding set of criteria for accreditation. These are laid out in the
form of the EAQUALS General Charter, the Charter for Course Participants, and the Staff and
Information Charters. Compliance with the criteria is verified during a rigorous inspection process.
Saint George International London is proud to be one of the few London members of EAQUALS.
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Who are Trinity College London ?
Trinity College London is an international examinations board, incorporating Trinity Guildhall. It offers accredited qualifications in English language teaching, the English language and the performing arts.
In the field of TESOL, Trinity College London is widely recognised by employers and authorities around the world for its highly acclaimed and accredited TESOL qualifications, the Trinity Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CertTESOL) and the advanced qualification, the Trinity College London LTCL Diploma.
St George International has proudly been an approved and validated as course providers for both the Certificate and Diploma for nearly 15 years.
