Company
What should I know about Lorna Whiston Schools?
Lorna Whiston Schools have been
established for 27 years and
are well known for being at the
forefront of English language
education in Singapore. We have three modern,
well-equipped and student-centred
language schools, all conveniently
located near public transport
facilities.
The Lorna Whiston EAL Department
is for students from all over Asia who speak English as a foreign
language. Whether you are looking for a short intensive programme,
a more long-term general English language programme, or a course
that prepares you for entry into Singapore schools, we have a range
of programmes to suit your needs.
At Lorna Whiston, you will encounter a friendly and challenging learning environment focused on producing confident and proficient users of the English language. After being given an initial placement test, you will be guided by our team of dedicated, experienced and fully qualified native English speaking teachers from the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
Our EAL programmes have been specifically designed by our team of professionals to suit the language needs of Asian students. Classes are conducted using activities that reflect real life situations, ensuring students gain the confidence and ability to function both inside and outside the classroom.
Teaching Methods
What will it be like in class?
Lorna Whiston classes are structured but fun! At the end of the day, you won’t want to go home! We teach you the language that you will need to communicate effectively in the real world. Furthermore, because we work closely with local schools, we have the expertise to prepare students for Singapore school examinations.
Research has shown that students learn best when they are motivated and when learning is fun. Thus students at Lorna Whiston don’t spend all day behind a book or filling in the blanks on a worksheet. Classes at Lorna Whiston are interactive. That means you will learn in an active way, share your ideas, join in the learning activities and challenge yourself. You set your goals; we help you to reach them!
Skills
What am I going to learn?
Students come to us with a wide variety of needs and objectives. Some want to learn basic communication skills over their summer vacation period, whilst others want an intensive programme of study that will prepare them to take the entrance examinations for Singapore schools. When students enrol with us, we discuss with them very carefully what their needs are: we then design programmes to suit their needs. Each of our programmes covers all four of the main communication areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, we build vocabulary and grammar skills so that students have the tools to communicate effectively and accurately in English.
