Read the text and say which part of it describes the following.

· Three core requirements for students · The main characteristic feature of the International Schools in the Republic of Kazakhstan · The IB programme intended for students of 11-16 years old · The IB programme which is not a prerequisite of the following IB programme The example of the International School The subject areas of the IB programme The IB programme which is accepted by many universities worldwide The length of the full IB programme The assessment of the students’ attainment The requirement to learn a second language during the IB programme The origin of the IB programme The languages of official documentation of the IB programme The IB programme which is available for students of 3-12 years old

(1) …..   (2) ….. (3) …..   (4) ….. (5) ….. (6) ….. (7) …..     (8) ….. (9) ….. (10) ….. (11) ….. (12) ….. (13) ….. (14) ….. (15) …….

VOCABULARY

Explain the meaning of the words.

affiliate, pilot programme, core requirements, internal and external assessment, verify, modify, moderator

Make up a story, using the words from the list.

COMMUNICATION
1 Discuss the following.

1. Do you prefer private or state schools? Why?

2. To what extent should schools and education consider the requirements of the educational policy of the country?

 

PRAGMATICS ACTIVISATION: WRITING

Conduct a research about one of three IB programmes of the International Schools and prepare a report outlining its main features (one A4 sheet).

 

INFORMATION-ACCUMULATION: READING

Read the following text and complete the gaps with suitable words (A-D).

The Bolashak Programme

Kazakhstan was the first Central Asian country to (1) ………… a presidential scholarship programme to study abroad. The programme, called " Bolashak" (" Bolashak" means " The Future" in Kazakh), was created by a Decree of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on November 9th, 1993.
Bolashak is a long running programme managed by the Centre for International Programs, on (2) ………… lf of the Ministry of Education and Science of Kazakhstan. The programme's objective is to provide an opportunity for the most talented students from Kazakhstan to (3) ………… higher education courses at the best universities overseas, enabling them to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to build a democratic and prosperous society.
The (4) …………. depend on the host country and the university’s status) and cover all education-related expenses.
Upon completion of their programmes, scholarship (5) ………….. return to Kazakhstan to work in different companies, governmental structures and international organisations for a period of five years.
Since 1994, thousands of Kazakhstani students have successfully (6) ………….. their Bachelor's and Master's degrees under the Bolashak Scholarship Programme at the most prestigious World universities. Today the “bolashakers” have the opportunity to study at 630 leading Universities in 32 countries all over the world. [25]

	Alaunch	Bbegin	Cstart	Dsend
	Aagenda	Bboard	Cbehalf	Dthe list
	Areceive	Bundertake	Cobtain	Dhold
	Aexpenses	Bcost	Cbenefits	Dbursaries
	Agraduate	Bundergraduate	Crecipients	Dstudents
	Acompleted	Bobtained	Cawarded	Dcovered

Answer the following questions.

1. What is the role of such programmes as ‘Bolashak’, ‘ERASMUS MUNDUS’, ‘Fulbright’, etc.?
2. Would you like to study abroad? Why (not)?

PRAGMATICS ACTIVISATION: WRITING

Write your essay (in 300-350 words).

The idea of going overseas for university study is an exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following?

Write your statement of purpose (in about 500 words).

After graduating the university you are going to apply to one of the Master Degree programmes abroad, or in the Republic of Kazakhstan. Think about the field of study you might be interested in and write an essay explaining your aim and the outcome you hope to get as a result of studies there.

3 Consult the ‘Writing Bank’ sections.

INFORMATION-ACCUMULATION: VIDEO-WATCHING

Answer the following questions.

1. What do you know about international examinations and tests?
2. Why do people take TOEFL and IELTS?

2 Watch the video ‘TOEFL or IELTS? Which exam should you take? ’ (Learn English with Rebecca) at https: //www.youtube.com/watch? v=35_ok4_G2cA, take notes on the main idea of the talk, and then be ready to compare and contrast two examinations [26].

Create a chart, describing similarities and differences between these two examinations.

Discuss the following.

1. What are the peculiarities of these two tests?
2. Which one would you like to take? Why?

AN OVERVIEW

Study the brochure of the Graduate School of Education at Nazarbaev University and be ready to explain the following issues.

1. Development Team
2. Goals of the School
3. Potential Candidates
4. Taught Courses
5. Learning Outcomes
6. Admissions
7. Facilities and Location

[27] Graduate School of Education Brochure, 2014

Study the academic handbook of the School of Science and Technology (SST) at Nazarbaev University and be ready to explain the following issues.

 

1. The SST Leadership Council
2. School of Science and Technology
3. Academic Advising
4. Class Conduct

[28] School of Science and Technology Handbook, 2014

AN EDUCATION INSTITUTION PROFILE

Choose one of the educational institutions in the Republic of Kazakhstan and abroad, study the information about it.

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