Cambridge English Yong Learners is a series of fun, motivating English Language tests, aimed at children in primary and lower – secondary education. There are three activity – based tests –Starters – Movers – Flyers.

Starters  (Grade 2-4)                                 

• Course Duration    : 6 months (72 hours)
• Course Fee              : 9000 LKR
• Exam Fee                : 6000 LKR         

Movers  (Grade 4-5)                                 

• Course Duration    : 6 months (72 hours)
• Course Fee              : 9000 LKR
• Exam Fee                : 6500 LKR

Flyers  (Grade 5-6)                                 

• Course Duration    : 6 months (72 hours)
• Course Fee              : 9000 LKR
• Exam Fee                : 6800 LKR

About the exam

Every child who takes a Cambridge English: Young Learners test gets a Cambridge English Certificate .The certificate has a number of shields for each language skill: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Cambridge English: Key for schools, also known as Key English Test (KET) for schools, is an elementary level qualification for basic, everyday written and spoken English.

Age: For the students above 12 years (Grade 6 – 7)

• Course Duration :  6 months (72 hours)
• Course Fee        : 12,500 LKR
• Exam Fee           : 8200 LKR
• Class Time         : Saturday & Sunday (9:00am-12:00pm)

Key facts

• CEFR Level  : A2
• Test format    : Paper based

The tests align to a common European Framework of Reference for Language (CEFR) the international standard for describing language ability.

Cambridge English: Preliminary for Schools, also known as Preliminary English Test (PET) for schools is an intermediate level qualification for learners who need to use English in a practical, everyday way to communicate.

Age: For the students above 13 years (Grade 8 – 9)

• Course Duration  : 6 Months (72 hours)
• Course Fee         : 15,000 LKR
• Exam Fee            : 9200 LKR
• Class Time          : Saturday & Sunday (9:00am-12:00pm)

About the exam

• Key facts
• CEFR level: B1
• Test format: Paper based

Cambridge English: First for schools, also known as First Certificate in English (FCE) for schools is an upper intermediate level qualification for learners ready for success in the real world.

Age: For the students above 14 years (Grade 9 – 11)

• Course Duration    : 8 Months (96 hours)
• Course Fee           : 18,000 LKR
• Exam Fee              : 12,800 LKR
• Class Timing          : Saturday & Sunday (9:00am-12:00pm)

About the exam

Key facts

• CEFR level: B2
• Scale sore: 160 – 190
• Test format: Paper based

A  Cambridge English: First (FCE) for schools qualification shows that a student has the language skills they need to communicate in an English Speaking environment.

Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)is an international English Language exam that shows you have the English Language skills for success in the academic  and professional world.

The demand for high –level English language skills is increasing all around the world. Passing Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) shows that you are a high achiever.

Why Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is a badge of excellence:

* Accepted globally as proof of high achievement

More than 6,000 educational institutions, businesses and government departments around the world accept Cambridge English: advanced (CAE) as proof of high –level achievement.

* A certificate with endless opportunities.

Helps you develop the language skills you need for success, and can be used for your university and student visa applications in the UK, EU, Australia and Canada.

* It provides high-level English skills for academic and professional success.

Preparing for Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) helps learners develop the skills to make the most of studying, working and living in English –speaking countries.

• Course Duration    : 5 Months (60 hours)
• Course Fee           : 12,500 LKR
• Exam Fee              : 14,800 LKR
• Class Timing          : Saturday & Sunday (9:00am-12:00pm)
  • CEFR Level : C1
  • Test Format: Computer Based

Internationally recognized course for teaching

Develop your potential as a teacher

Use TKT to help you learn more about teaching English to school children or adult learners, at home and around the world. With TKT you can increase your confidence as a teacher and improve your job prospects. You dont’t need any formal English qualifications to take the test.

Why take TKT?

• Internationally recognized qualification offered by Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge.
• Demonstrates your knowledge of teaching or extends your experience into a specialist area.
• Suitable for new and experience teachers.

Core Module

1. TKT Module 1 – Background to language
2. TKT Module 2 – Planning for language teaching
3. TKT Module 3 – Classroom management

• Course Duration    : 5 Months (60 hours)
• Registration fee  (non-refundable) – 1000 LKR
• Course Fee           : 10,000 LKR
• Exam Fee              : 7,000 LKR
• Class Timing          : Saturday & Sunday (01:00pm-04:00pm)

FACE 2 FACE

COMMUNICATE with CONFIDENCE

INTRODUCTION

For whom? –  Those who want to fast track Speaking and listening skills.

What is taught? – Vocabulary / Practical Grammar / Speaking & listening activities.

Why Face 2 Face English? –  It builds up confidence in speaking in a short time.

Unique approach to teaching speaking and listening.

PLACEMENT TEST

All students seeking admission to this course are required to sit for the placement test. Once you register and make the payment we will send you an email with a link to the placement test. It is very important that students attend all the online sessions to ensure that students get the maximum benefit from the course.

This course is consisted of 4 levels

1. Foundation Stage
2. Certificate Stage   
3. Advanced Certificate Stage       
4. Diploma Stage

Course fee per Level : Rs.11,000/-

CERTIFICATE: All students of  Foundation level will get a letter of participation issued by the Head of the Department of English. All the students at other higher levels will get certificates with the respective grades mentioned.

Application Form

Diploma in English

(Based on University of Oxford Syllabus)

Introduction

For whom?  –  Those who seek comprehensive grammar, reading skills, writing skills, communication skills to pursue higher education.

How?  – Through interactive online sessions based on Oxford New Headway       series.

When? –  On the weekend / Weekday Evenings

Why at RI?  –  Our facilitators are all well qualified and well trained.

Certificate?  –  On completion of each level a certificate will be awarded by Royal Institute Department of English.

• All students seeking admission to this course are required to sit for the placement test. Once you register and make the payment we will send you an email to do the placement test. It is very important that students attend all the online sessions to ensure that students get the maximum benefit from the course.
• Only those who meet with the requirement of 80% attendance will be eligible to sit the exam.
• This course consists of 5 levels.

This course is consisted of 5 levels

1. Elementary
2. Pre-Intermediate
3. Intermediate
4. Upper Intermediate
5. Advanced

What  each unit in this course contains: 

1. Reading :

The reading passages used various types of texts adapted from a variety of reading skills, including reading for details, skimming, scanning, and making inferences. Also included are pre-reading and post-reading questions that use the topic of the reading as a spring board to discussions.

2. Writing :

The writing exercises include practical writing tasks that extend and reinforce the teaching points in the unit and help in developing student’s compositional skills. The Teacher’s Edition demonstrates how to use the models and exercises to focus on the process of writing.

3. Conversation:

The conversations introduce the new grammar of each cycle in a communicative context and present functional    and conversational expressions.

4. Grammar Focus:

The new grammar of each unit is presented in color boxes and is followed by controlled and freer communicative practice activities. These freer activities often have students use the grammar in a personal context.

5. Pronunciation :

These exercised focus on important features of spoken English, including stress, rhythm,   intonation, reductions, and blending.

6. Listening :

The listening activities develop a wide variety of listening skills, including, listening for gist, listening for details,   and inferring meaning from context. Charts or graphics often accompany these task-based exercises to lend support to students

7. Fluency Exercises :

These pair, group, whole class, or role-play activities provide more personal practice of the new teaching points   and increase the opportunity for individual student practice.

8. Word Power :

The word power activities develop students’ vocabulary through a variety of interesting tasks, such as word   maps and collection exercised. Word Power activities are usually followed by oral or written practice that helps students understand how to use the vocabulary in context.

9. Snapshot :

The snapshots graphically present interesting real-world information that introduces the topic of a unit or cycle, and also develop vocabulary. Follow-up questions encourage discussion of the snapshot material and personalize the topic.

10.  Group Activities:

The group activities are pair work, group work, or whole class activities involving information sharing and role playing to encourage real communication.

• Fee Structure

• Certificates: All students of Elementary level will get a letter of participation issued by the Head of the Department of English. All the students at other higher levels will get certificates with the respective grades mentioned.

Application Form

English for Juniors

INTRODUCTION

To face the challenges of the 21st century and to be responsible global citizens children should be guided from their young age. English is essential in this regard. English for Juniors course at Royal Institute prepares students from Grade 1 to 8 to meet the demands of the future world. The course will improve the students’ listening and speaking skills, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary and knowledge in grammar.

GENERAL COURSE CONTENT

This course helps the students in following categories

• Speaking Practice   – Every lesson has one hour speaking practice session. Speeches, recitation, debates, storytelling and various other activities will help the students to build up confidence in speaking.

• Writing Skills – Guided writing activities such as paragraphs, essays, letters and stories.
• Reading Skills – A vast range of activities based on comprehension passages and different  kinds of  texts.

• Grammar Learning – Basic grammar rules based on grammar practice activities.
• Listening Skills – Listening to various native speakers’ speeches.
• Vocabulary – Various exercises based on homographs and homophones, synonyms and antonyms.

REGISTRATION

The admission form can be obtained from the Department of English which has to be submitted with the full course fee to the Cashier Counter.

PLACEMENT TEST

The students will be placed in different stages as mentioned below according to their proficiency level. Categorizing students will be done through a placement test.

(1) Foundation I      

(2) Foundation II      

(3) Beginners          

(4) Level I                 

(5) Level II                

(6) Level III                            

(7) Level IV                   

(8) Level V

CERTIFICATE

Students who pass the final examination conducted at the end of each level will be awarded the Royal Institute Certificate of English for Juniors.

GENERAL ENGLISH

INTRODUCTION

This course teaches students how to use English for everyday situations and purpose related to school, social life, work, and leisure. The underlying philosophy is that learning a second or foreign language is more rewarding, meaningful, and effective when the language is used for authentic communication. Throughout this course, students are presented with natural and useful language. In addition, students have the opportunity to personalize the language they learn, make use of their own knowledge and experiences, and express their ideas and opinions.

N.B.

All students seeking admission to this course are required to sit for the placement test. This is compulsory for all new students.  Please note that the level of the placement test will not be conveyed to candidates individually. They are   expected to come for the class on the scheduled date of commencement, check the level, displayed on the notice board and proceed to the respective classrooms.

It is very important that students attend all the classes without fail to ensure that students get the maximum benefit from the course.

This course is consisted of 4 levels

(1) Interchange 3

(2) Passages 1

(3) Passages 2

IMPORTANT NOTICE

• Certificates to be collected within 1 year of the final examination.
• Institute shall provide only last five years record for reconfirmation of any of its courses.
• Institute shall not be responsible for maintaining any records beyond last five years.

CERTIFICATE:-

Students who pass the final examination conducted at the end of each level will be awarded the

Royal Institute Certificate in “Certificate in General English”.

AMI

Diploma in Montessori & Primary Education

Teaching is an important and increasingly popular choice of career for all kinds of people. Whatever your circumstances – if you’re still at school, about to graduate, or looking for a change of direction – there are more ways to enter the profession and more support is available to help you get there than ever before.

The Royal Institute International School Vocational teacher training Centre was established in January 2009. Since then, over 150 students have gained a Diploma in Montessori & Primary Education and are currently employed as teachers in National/International schools in Sri Lanka and overseas.

The Diploma in Montessori & Primary Education is conducted as a part-time course for duration of one year. While learning the theoretical aspects of teaching, students are given practical placements of internship within the 5 branch schools of Royal Institute International School.

Common concerns of Prospective Teachers

Am I suitable?

It doesn’t matter who you are, to become a fully-qualified teacher you must first gain a certification from a recognized Teacher Training Centre. Almost always, that means completing a teacher-training diploma. However, before starting this process, you need to be sure you meet a number of key requirements.

Do I have the necessary academic qualifications?

• Pass in English and Mathematics/Science at GCE/IGCSE Ordinary Level Examination  and

• 2 passes at GCE A/L or equivalent qualification  and

• Proficiency in English language

OR

• Any other qualification equivalent to GCE A/L.

What about my personal qualities and experience?

Teaching is a unique profession, with unique challenges. It is essential for you to enjoy and thrive on these challenges. You must be committed to a career working with children. We will help you decide whether teaching is the right career for you by providing an opportunity to demonstrate your commitment. We strongly advice you to consider volunteering as an assistant teacher at any of our branch schools.

Do you run background checks?

All prospective teachers are subject to a number of checks, designed to prevent unsuitable people from gaining access to children and to maintain the integrity of the teaching profession. These checks will usually include:

1. Identify confirmation
2. Professional and character references
3. Previous employment history (if any)
4. School certificates
5. Health check