Kindergarten
International Kindergarten Course
The curriculum is designed using everyday life themes, allowing children to learn vocabulary that they will encounter in primary school during their critical learning period. This helps them establish a strong foundation in English and increases their confidence in learning the language. Through engaging English conversations, visual aids, and English songs and games, students get to experience the joy of foreign language communication. The teaching materials cover reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with content that is easy to understand, progressive, and accompanied by a plethora of simulated practice questions.
Read 'N' Read Phonics
Read 'N' Read Phonics is fully taught in British English covering world children's stories as extracurricular reading materials, in order to broaden students' knowledge of the world. The course utilizes the MAC team's original intensive phonics techniques of visual memory and English word blending along with singing and playing, such that students enjoy the reading process while listening to stories.
Students are encouraged to read stories aloud in order to expose them to a large amount of commonly used English vocabulary and enable them to acquire basic self-reading and comprehension abilities. Reading stories aloud helps students build confidence from an early age and immerse themselves in different cultures.
The practical use of phonics pure English instruction and early introduction of word blending allows students to learn authentic English accents, helping them effectively apply phonics in reading and writing. The curriculum is flexible with teachers adjusting the pace and learning progress according to students' abilities such that students with a foundation in phonics can progress faster to avoid redundant learning.
Beginner Levels:
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How to blend sounds to pronounce words
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Identifying individual sounds in words and dividing them into different parts to assist in blending
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Learning words with unique pronunciations that cannot be deciphered through phonics alone
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Learning words with similar sounds but different meanings and spelling patterns through blending and segmenting
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Learning to write short phrases and sentences creatively
Example word blending levels:
Early Stage: Rat, Leg, Hop, Swim, Pond, Fizzy
Intermediate Stage: Uniform, August, Person, Saturday
Advanced Levels:
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Suitable for primary school students or above who have a basic understanding of phonics and are ready to learn to blend.
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Teaches advanced blending techniques, enabling students to effortlessly blend more complex words
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The course is more advanced than typical phonics courses available in the market and truly solidifies students' spelling abilities for advanced vocabulary
Example word blending level:
Galaxy, Kitchen, Nutrition, Physics, Crime, Wagon, Congratulations
Cambridge Exam Course (Starters Movers Flyers)
Students from pre-nursery to K2 can enroll in the Pre-Starters course to prepare for the Starters level and achieve better results in their exams. Students from K2 to Primary 6 can enroll in the Starters, Movers, and Flyers levels. Furthermore, after completing the Flyers level, students can even enroll in advanced Cambridge English courses such as KET (Key English Test), PET (Preliminary English Test), and FCE (First Certificate in English).
Trinity Exam Course
We offer an exclusive curriculum tailored for Kindergarten to Primary Level students aiming to succeed in the Trinity College London Graded Examination in Spoken English (GESE). Guided by our Native English teachers, the course is meticulously crafted to engage students through diverse and dynamic teaching methodologies. These methods include interactive storytelling, creative role-playing, and systematic language drills, all of which are aimed at honing students’ speaking and listening skills. By employing visual aids, kinesthetic activities, and engaging games, we ensure that learning is enjoyable and resonates with the young minds. The continuous assessment, feedback, and personalized coaching further enable our students to achieve their full potential and excel in the GESE examination.
Primary
Top-School-Elite English Course
The Elite course classes follow the curricula set by Hong Kong's most prestigious schools with English as the sole medium of instruction. We teach Cambridge grammar along with UK and US-centric reading comprehension exercises and teach students to be aware of current global affairs, whilst instructing them in developing advanced writing techniques and cultivating an abundant English vocabulary. The course content covers a wide variety of subjects with in-depth themes, and the content of our teaching materials involves deep-level studying of a myriad of different, intriguing issues. Our bespoke teaching materials are specifically designed to develop proficient and high-achieving students.
P5 / P6 Exam Preparatory Class
In our small-class teaching approach, our teachers have a clear understanding of each student's progress and address their weaknesses through targeted training. They personalize their instruction based on individual needs, allowing for tailored teaching methods.
We focus on strengthening the English foundation of students from Primary 1 to Primary 4, covering topics such as Past Tense, Future Tense, Prepositions, and more. Additionally, we provide early instruction on topics within the scope of Primary 5 and Primary 6, such as Present Perfect Tense, Relative Clause, Reported Speech, and Conditional Sentences. These topics are commonly assessed in English exams.
Our extensive database of English question papers includes materials from various primary schools in Hong Kong, including renowned schools in Kowloon. This allows students to practice different question formats and diversify their skills.
We teach students effective strategies for answering key questions, helping them score points efficiently and confidently in exams. Additionally, we thoroughly review and analyze mistakes made by students, identifying common errors and reasons for loss of marks. This process enables students to learn from their mistakes and reduces the chances of careless errors in exams.
Creative Writing
In Hong Kong, exams often overlook the importance of nurturing students' creativity and independent thinking.
Students' writing tends to be vague, lacking in vocabulary, and their sentences and paragraphs may lack coherence, resulting in a dislike for English writing.
Through this creative writing course, students will have the opportunity to explore various types of writing topics, inspiring their interest in writing.
This programme aims to improve students' writing fluency, enabling them to write with greater confidence.
These writing classes typically include creative writing exercises that encourage students to express their thoughts and ideas. Additionally, students will learn about the structure of writing, sentence coherence, and vocabulary usage to enhance the quality and fluency of their writing. Through this training, students can develop greater creativity and independent thinking in their writing, ultimately boosting their confidence when it comes to writing.
General English Class
The General English Class provides comprehensive instruction in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course is taught entirely in English utilising extensive content for reading, writing, grammar, and conversation. The real-life topics aim to expose students to a wide range of English expressions and extracurricular materials that are aligned with school curricula. Each lesson is taught with a different theme and aims to achieve the following:
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Emphasizing grammar and exposing students to various English tones.
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Providing engaging reading materials to enhance logical thinking and inferential comprehension abilities.
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Exam skill training to foster active and independent learning.
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Enhancing English speaking abilities and self-confidence.
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Integrating technology into education through our online platform to improve learning efficiency.
Primary 1 - Primary 4 Exam Preparation Course
Our Hong Kong Primary 1 - Primary 4 Exam Preparation Course stands apart through a uniquely tailored approach to each student’s needs, focusing on a one-on-one teaching methodology that ensures personalized attention and optimal growth. Recognizing that every child’s learning journey is distinct, our dedicated teachers meticulously design an individualized curriculum aligned with each student’s exam syllabus. This includes a careful assessment of their strengths and weaknesses, from which customized lesson plans are crafted. The learning process is multifaceted; it begins with comprehensive teaching in comprehension, grammar, and writing, followed by practical exercises where students attempt questions under expert guidance. Mistakes are not merely corrected but thoroughly reviewed and explained, ensuring a deep understanding and mastery of the material. This personalized, hands-on approach, which extends beyond the core school materials, amplifies our effectiveness in helping students increase their scores in exams. It marks a departure from traditional tutoring centers, setting a new benchmark in quality education and a commitment to student success.
Interview Class
MAC students have successfully been admitted to multiple prestigious schools such as Diocesan Boys' School (DBS), Diocesan Girls' School (DGS), La Salle College, Pui Ching Middle School, Sacred Heart Canossian College, St. Paul's College, La Salle Primary School, Choi Kai Yau School, Ying Wa College, and many others.
Special emphasis is placed on boosting students' personal confidence, reducing the chances of losing points due to nervousness during interviews. A wide range of interview questions is covered to train students in answering techniques. Situational and image-based comprehension questions are specially designed to help students cope with diverse interview topics.
Interview etiquette is taught to establish a good impression. Mock interview sessions are conducted to enhance students' adaptability and provide them with practical experience in real-life scenarios.
Cambridge Exam Course (Starters Movers Flyers)
Students from pre-nursery to K2 can enroll in the Pre-Starters course to prepare for the Starters level and achieve better results in their exams. Students from K2 to Primary 6 can enroll in the Starters, Movers, and Flyers levels. Furthermore, after completing the Flyers level, students can even enroll in advanced Cambridge English courses such as KET (Key English Test), PET (Preliminary English Test), and FCE (First Certificate in English).
Secondary
Top-School-Elite English Course
The Elite course classes follow the curricula set by Hong Kong's most prestigious schools with English as the sole medium of instruction. We teach Cambridge grammar along with UK and US-centric reading comprehension exercises and teach students to be aware of current global affairs, whilst instructing them in developing advanced writing techniques and cultivating an abundant English vocabulary. The course content covers a wide variety of subjects with in-depth themes, and the content of our teaching materials involves deep-level studying of a myriad of different, intriguing issues. Our bespoke teaching materials are specifically designed to develop proficient and high-achieving students.
S1-S3 GE Class
The General English course is designed for junior high school students from Form 1 to Form 3 and aims to familiarise students with the most common grammatical concepts and sentence structures required in everyday life. The course covers English grammar, writing, and reading with a variety of materials at ranging levels from simpler concepts to deeper ones as the course progresses. The course aims to strengthen students' mastery of essential English grammar concepts and helps students overcome obstacles in their English language learning, such that they have a solid foundation for the Diploma of Secondary School Examination (HKDSE) moving forward.