
The TOEFL (“Test of English as a Foreign Language”) is a standardized test that measures a non-native speakers’ mastery of the English language for academic purposes. This test is 90% listening, with an integration of this skill in the speaking and writing tests. The passages use formal, academic language and high-level vocabulary rather than casual or conversational English.
This seven (7)-session course follows the TOEFL- iBT (Internet-Based Test) with four sections: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. The test requires approximately four and a half hours to take. The class sessions are divided into 5 sessions of 1:1 and 2 sessions of 4:1 group classes.
Program Structure
Regular Class (7) | 1:1 class (5 sessions) |
4:1 class (2sessions) | |
Option Class (3) | Morning Class (1 session) |
Evening Class (2 sessions) |


Key Features
- Pines started preparing and researching about TOEFL courses since 2008 and eventually opened its own TOEFL program.
- The program aims to prepare students for their plans to enroll in graduate schools abroad, particularly in making themselves become acquainted with academic and professional English.
- If only 1 student qualifies in a given Test Module class, he/she is provided with 6 sessions of 1on1 class only. Currently, we give complete 7 sessions if there are at least 2 students in a group.
- It is highly recommended for students to take Power ESL course for at least 8 to 12 weeks before taking TOEFL module.
Study Duration | Level | Purpose and Description |
4 weeks per level; Minimum of 3 levels, from Basic to Advanced; Maximum of 3 levels, from Basic to Advanced 3 |
1 (Basic) |
familiarize the learners with the basic question types and skills and how to apply these. |
2 (Intermediate) |
To equip the students with the necessary skills and have a review on these for answering the given tasks to help them achieve their target score. | |
3 (Advanced) |
• Application of skills, targeting and enhancing weakness(es). • To let the student adapt to time pressure while answering questions or given tasks. |
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Class Type | Subjects | Description |
1:1 (45 Minutes) |
Independent Speaking | This class provides the student with the needed skills and strategies needed in answering question based on preference. |
1:1 (45 Minutes) |
Integrated Speaking | A more challenging speaking class that requires the summary and the integration of listening (conversation or monologue) and reading passages. |
1:1 (45 Minutes) |
Independent Writing | Equips the student with the necessary skills to understand and complete tasks by discussing and giving details to an opinion or giving preference. |
4:1 (45 Minutes) |
Integrated Writing | Equips the student with the necessary skills to understand and complete tasks through structured summary and integration of the main points from the reading and listening passages. |
1:1 (45 Minutes) |
Reading | Focuses on developing skills for each question type and simultaneously increasing reading speed, vocabulary bank through paraphrase and grammar that would help students answer passages as the level of difficulty increases. |
4:1 (45 Minutes) |
Listening | Focuses on developing skills for each question type and simultaneously helping students understand conversations and monologues. |
Sample Class Schedule
*The table below illustrates the typical schedule of a student enrolled in TOEFL Module Class.
Beginner Power ESL course 8weeks + TOEFL 8weeks |
Intermediate Target: Above 45 |
Advance Target: Above 70 |
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7:20 – 8:05 | Morning Option Class | ||
08:10 – 18:00 | Regular class subjects for 7 sessions a day during weekdays TOEFL Speaking (Independent) TOEFL Speaking (Integrated) TOEFL Writing (Independent) TOEFL Writing (Integrated) TOEFL Reading TOEFL Listening (2 sessions) |
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17:30 – 19:00 | Dinner | ||
19:00 – 19:45 |
Self- study or Option Class |