Courses
UNESCO CICE offers a wide range of communicative English courses, which are taught by our team of enthusiastic, qualified and experienced teachers from abroad. All classes are conducted in English, to assist students to improve their language proficiency rapidly and thoroughly. Our teachers are not only among the best in Hanoi, but their services also come at very competitive prices. Courses usually run for approximately 4-5 months, and regular examinations are taken to monitor the progress of all students. To apply for a pre-course placement test, please contact UNESCO CICE.
English for Young Learners
UNESCO CICE has always catered to the needs of younger learners, by organising fun, energetic weekend classes for students aged 6-13, at the competitive fee of US$127 for six months . Each month of tuition contains 4 classes, or 1 class per week, with each class running for 1.5 hours. Classes are organized on Saturday and Sunday mornings and afternoons. We offer courses for all levels of language ability, and teach according to the highly successful Chatterbox textbook series.
| Level 1: Chatterbox 1 | In this book you will learn how to greet people, count numbers, talk about your age, tell the time, say the different colours. |
| Level 2: Chatterbox 2 | In this book, you will learn how to talk about food, the weather, days of the week, countries, your likes and dislikes, hobbies, school subjects, daily routines. |
| Level 3: Chatterbox 3 | In this book, you will talk about toys, pets, sports, zoo animals, museums, famous sights, history and magic. |
| Level 4: Chatterbox 4 | In this book, you will talk about dreams, rules, jobs, dangerous animals, outer space, the future and the past, cause and effect, and future plans. |
| Level 5: Chatterbox 5 | In this book, you will discuss the environment, protecting the oceans, animals, recycling, rainforests, rivers, famous rivers. |
General English Courses
We organise a wide range of English courses for everyday purposes at the competitive fee of US$127 for two months. Each month of tuition contains 12 classes, or 3 classes a week, with each class running for 1.5 hours. Classes usually start at either 5:30pm or 7:00pm. Please note the following information.
| Course Level | Course Description | Class Times |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Starting out by learning basic greetings, numbers and nationalities, by the end of this course students are talking about their hobbies, writing emails to book hotel rooms, and much, much more! | Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, 5:30pm or 7pm |
| Pre-Intermediate | Students who take this course start by talking about themselves, their family, etc. When they finish the course, they can talk and write about many topics, such as travel, work, and even dating! | Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, 5:30pm or 7pm |
| Intermediate | From discussing health, personalities, sports and diets, to murder mysteries, films and historical figures, this course will bring you to the brink of fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing. | Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, 5:30pm or 7pm |
| Upper-Intermediate | Students will study topics such as national stereotypes, music, literature and jokes, while beginning to write basic essays. This course will really take your English to a high level of fluency. | Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, 5:30pm or 7pm |
| Advanced | If you were planning to study IELTS or TOEFL, then you’ve already come too far! This course is for the perfectionist for whom English is not just a hobby, but a way life. | Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, 5:30pm or 7pm |
English for Academic Purposes: IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC
Are you planning to study or work abroad? If so, we provide high quality IELTS and TOEFL IBT classes at the competitive fee of US$154 for two months. Each month of tuition contains 12 classes, or 3 classes a week, with each class running for 1.5 hours. The student will attend three classes per week. Please note the following timetable.
| Course Level | Course Description | Class Times |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | If you are planning to study or work in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Ireland, then our IELTS exam preparation course is absolutely indispensable. | Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, 5:45pm or 7:15pm |
| TOEFL | If you intend to study at university or college in the United States, our TOEFL course will help you prepare for the task ahead. We offer courses at Intermediate and Advanced levels. | Classes are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, 7:30pm or 9:00pm |
Starting from March 2008, UNESCO will also offer TOEIC classes for students who need to take the TOEIC exam. Please contact us for more details
One Teacher-One Student
If you would like to study in a one-on-one class – with just you and one of our best teachers - then UNESCO CICE arranges special courses tailored to suit your ability. Please contact us for more information.