BY JASMINE LEONG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF IEC
FACT: Kindergarteners will grow up to have careers that have not yet been created.
FACT: 50% of what is taught in the 1st year of university degree will be obsolete by the 3rd year.
FACT: Children being born today do not know a time without the internet.
So, how do we prepare for a future that is so vastly different from when we were growing up? As IEC Executive Director for the past 13 years, I have seen changes in the way our students are learning and digesting information. My father, Casey Leong started IEC in 1981 back when English tuition was seen as a compulsory addition to normal school hours and when school only lasted half a day. It was a natural progression to add the Further Studies Consultancy and application services to study overseas and soon enough IEC English Centre and IEC Further Studies became a household name in Kota Kinabalu.
Now in 2016, in order to remain relevant in a growing Gen Z (those born after 2001) market, IEC has also adapted with the times. Yes, the English Language is still, if not more important today than ever! With our wealth of 15 native English speaking teachers from all over the world, we are fortunate to be able to cater to our 400 odd students ranging from 4yrs to Adulthood.
Since 2011, our range of courses have also expanded to include Speech and Drama, IELTS and PTE Academic preparation courses, Intensive University Preparation Course and Adult Conversational Courses.
Located in Sunny Garden, Mile 1.5 Tuaran Road. for the past 35 years, we now also have a branch in Alamesra which opens on Saturdays for English courses. Apart from this, IEC has a Dance Studio at our Sunny Garden campus for rent and is currently home to Ballet by Nora which accepts students as young as 3yrs of age for baby ballet right through to Intermediate level. In 2016, IEC has expanded to include Pre-School with a difference as well as IGCSE and A-level subjects to meet the needs and demands of today’s community.
WHAT IEC OFFERS
Young Learners (4-6yrs old)
• Pre-School (3hrs Mon-Fri) Subjects: English, Maths, Drama, Dance & Social Studies
• Academic English (3hrs weekly)
• Speech & Drama (2hrs weekly
Primary (7-12yrs)
• Academic English (3hrs weekly)
• Speech & Drama (2hrs weekly)
• UPSR Exam Preparation
Secondary-Pre University (13-17yrs)
• Academic English (3hrs weekly)
• IGCSEs & A-levels Subjects: English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Business Studies, Accounting, Music, Drama.
• IELTS & PTE Academic Exam Preparation
• PT3 & SPM Exam Preparation
• Speech & Drama (2hrs weekly)
Pre-University – Adults (16yrs & above)
• IELTS & PTE Academic Exam Preparation
• Intensive University Preparation Course (10 weeks @ 3hrs Mon-Fri)
• Adult Conversational Course (2 ½ hrs weekly)
IEC Further Studies
FREE Services to Study in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Singapore & Malaysia include:
• University Application & Enrolment
• Visa Application
• Accommodation, Pre-Departure & Arrival
• Progress Reports
• IELTS & PTE Exam Registration
It is the aim and hope of IEC to continue providing top quality English Education and Further Studies services to our community well into the next millenium!
For more information logon to www.iec.com.my or
call088-212 939. Find them on Facebook.
For more information logon to www.iec.com.my or
call088-212 939. Find them on Facebook.
