Intensive General English

Accelerated English Mastery for Academic and Global Success

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Age Range 16+ years
Duration 30hrs/week
Intake Allocated Monday
Graduate Takeaway Certificate of Achievement
Locations Sheraton Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Campus
Course Length 4 to 48 weeks
Class Size ~15 Students
Course Levels Starter to Advanced

Introduction

The Intensive General English course is a full-time, immersive course designed to rapidly improve your English skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Delivered in a structured academic environment, the programme prepares students for university pathways, professional growth, and international communication.

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Programme Overview

Course Type: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 6 hrs per day (30 Hours/week)

Duration Options: 4–48 Weeks

Levels: Beginner to Advanced (CEFR A1–C1)

Class Size: ~18

Start Dates: Rolling Intake

The Intensive General English programme follows a structured, level-based curriculum designed to ensure systematic and continuous improvement across all language skills. Through immersive daily practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, students are fully engaged in an English-speaking academic environment that accelerates fluency and confidence. Progress is carefully monitored through regular assessments, feedback sessions, and end-of-level evaluations, ensuring measurable development and clear advancement to the next stage.

Why Study Intensive General English With Us?

✓ Structured Academic Curriculum
✓ Experienced Qualified Teachers
✓ Small Class Sizes
✓ International Student Environment
✓ University Pathway Preparation
✓ Measurable Progress Assessments

Core English Skills You Will Develop

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Strong Grammar Control
Learn how to use English grammar correctly, including different tenses, sentence structures, and complex forms, so you can speak and write accurately.

Expanded Vocabulary
Build a wide range of useful words and expressions for everyday life, university study, and professional communication.

Fluent Speaking Skills
Improve your ability to speak smoothly and confidently in conversations, discussions, and presentations.

Clear Pronunciation
Develop correct pronunciation, stress, and intonation so others can easily understand you.

Effective Listening Skills
Improve your ability to understand conversations, lectures, different accents, and spoken instructions.

Reading And Understanding Texts
Learn how to quickly understand main ideas, find important details, and analyse written texts.

Academic Writing Skills
Write clear paragraphs, essays, emails, and reports using proper structure and organisation.

Formal And Informal Language Use
Understand when to use formal English (for university and work) and when to use casual English (for everyday communication).

Discussion And Communication Skills
Participate confidently in group discussions, express your opinions clearly, and respond to others effectively.

Critical Thinking In English
Learn how to explain your ideas logically and support your opinions with reasons and examples.

Workplace English Skills
Use English professionally for meetings, emails, presentations, and business communication.

Integrated Language Practice
Practice speaking, listening, reading, and writing together to improve your overall English ability quickly.

Weekly Study Structure (30 Hours)

Morning Sessions (9:00–1:00)
Grammar & Vocabulary
Reading & Writing Development
Language Input & Practice

Afternoon Sessions (2:00–4:00)
Speaking & Listening Workshops
Presentation Practice
Academic / Workplace English

Levels And Progression Pathway

Beginner → Elementary → Pre-Intermediate → Intermediate → Upper-Intermediate → Advanced

All students complete a placement test before starting to ensure they are enrolled at the appropriate level for their current ability. Throughout the programme, regular progress tests and teacher evaluations track development and ensure students are ready to advance to the next level.

Students wishing to undertake IELTS Preparation or Academic English course can start after achieving Pre-Intermediate level.

Assessment & Certification

  • Weekly quizzes
  • Mid-course assessment
  • End-of-level exam
  • Speaking presentations
  • Certificate of Completion

Who Should Enrol?

✓ Students Preparing for University
✓ Professionals Improving Career Opportunities
✓ International Students Seeking Academic Pathways
✓ Learners Wanting Fast, Structured English Improvement

Entry Requirements

Fees And Start Dates

Based on your current English Proficiency and your goals of what level to achieve will set the duration. Course fee is dependent upon duration of enrolment e.g. fee for 12 weeks will be different from 32 weeks. Please contact us for course fee if you know your current level or take the placement test here to find out.

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Student Experience & Success Stories

“IABT feels more like a global community” – Yasaman from Iran

“Before, when speaking English, I feel unconfident. But when I came here I got this” – Aylar from Turkmensitan

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Timetable

 M O N D A YT U E S D A YW E D N E S D A YT H U R S D A YF R I D A Y
9:00–10:50Grammar in Context & SpeakingReading Skills & Vocabulary ExpansionWriting Skills Paragraph into EssayListening & Note-Taking StrategiesGrammar & Functional Language
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11:10–1:00Pronunciation & Fluency LabWriting Workshop (Editing & Cohesion)Critical Thinking & DiscussionReading & ParaphrasingWeekly Skills Review & Error detection Clinic
1:00–2:00LunchLunchLunchLunchLunch
2:00–4:00Speaking Workshop (Conversation Management & Functional Language)Listening Workshop (Media, Podcasts & Accents)Presentation & Public Speaking SkillsProfessional English (Emails, Meetings, Interviews)Debate, Role-Plays & Real-Life Simulations