Table 2 English language provision summary
British Council | OET Lite & FMS | OET FMS |
|---|---|---|
One-hour orientation | Minimum learning time of 200 hours, inclusive of self-study, homework, and mock examinations | Work with suppliers to support marketing and recruitment to the courses. |
IELTS Coach lessons & App, comprising 30 hours of both taught and self-directed reading and listening practice | Performance of a needs analysis by the provider with assistance from OET | Manage all aspects of communication to the candidates on course details & queries from candidates. |
Road to IELTS, where participants were able to access authentic test materials and test strategies (access provided for a year). Textual analysis/peer correction tasks, providing seven-and-a-half hours of weekly tasks focusing on the language and style necessary to achieve the required 6.5 examination score | Creation of individual candidate learning plans by the EL providers | Development of a sense of network and collegial support between candidates. Provide wrap-around support for candidates ensuring excellent communication and guidance is in place, dealing with any issues which are raised by candidates and ensuring that candidates have a smooth journey through the programme. |
Weekly writing tasks, enabling students to engage in 15-hours of self-directed writing activities with individual feedback provided by an EL trainer. | Classes to have a minimum 80% focus on skills and 20% mock examination time | Work with the provider to manage candidates’ journeys, track attendance & engagement with the provider &, where appropriate, communicate with candidates to encourage engagement in the course or identify issues that they may have. |
One-to-one mid-course meetings with EL trainers | Four teacher feedback sessions for candidates | Work with candidates to ensure they know their exam date & encourage attendance. |
Tutor Group, consisting of five hours spent in collaborative learning groups | Relearn opportunity, where additional learning, coaching, examination preparation and pastoral support was delivered before a second examination |