Quest Programs Overview

Curriculum Structure, Hours and Levels

Before discovering the programs we offer, this page offers you information about our curriculum structure, hours of study available and the levels we offer.

Quest programs have been carefully designed with your needs as our first priority. All our programs are clearly defined and offer a comprehensive approach to language learning based on proven communicative techniques. The tables below show the structure of our programs (Table A) and the course options available for the study periods (Table B).

Possible hours of study per week are:

15 hour, part-time: Light Program 20 hours, semi-intensive: Minor Program 25 hours, intensive: Major Program 30 hours, super-intensive: Master Program Click here to view the texts used in our courses.

Click image to view program structure Table A	Click image to view Period Options Table B

Levels:Quest offers eleven levels of language proficiency. All courses are generally based on the level descriptors given below. Student progress through the levels is based on weekly review testing and monthly progress evaluations, described below. Each level takes approximately 4 to 5 weeks to complete based on 20 to 25 hours per week of study.

Quest level descriptions - click on to view full screen

Student Progress - Placement, weekly testing and progress

Placement test: on your first day you will tested for all language skills (speaking, listening, writing and grammar) and placed in the appropriate level for grammar and oral .

Weekly testing: In all programs weekly tests are given to evaluate student progress. Your instructor keeps track of your scores and will provide you with a monthly Student Progress Evaluation Report. Your test results combined with your Evaluation report determine your readiness to move to the next level. Click image
Each level takes approximately 4 to 5 weeks to complete based on 20 to 25 hours per week of study.