Basics
Understand simple instructions and speak about personal topics.
Beginner
CEFR Standard
3 terms
3 Terms
ENGLISH BASICS SYLLABUS 2026
Course Goals
This course will allow students to learn and apply CEFR A1 level listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and strategies. Students will become competent in grammar and vocabulary appropriate to the CEFR A1 level. Students will show mastery of outcomes at the CEFR A1 level.
Course Objectives
English Basics students will develop the ability to speak simply about topics of most immediate personal relevance. Students will demonstrate comprehension of aural input related to classroom instructions, simple directions, to be + location and descriptions of people, homes and activities by responding orally or with accurate physical responses like pointing or following a route on a map. They will learn to read and answer questions about simple A1 texts, forms of identification and maps. Students will be able to complete simple forms, address an envelope, and write using the present continuous tense.
Criteria for Progression
≥ 85% on SLO assessment
75% – 84%
≤ 74%
In order to progress to the next level, the student must show mastery of 85% of the level SLOs. Mastery is defined as a score of 85% or higher on the SLO assessment. A score of 75-84% is defined as Approaching Mastery, and a score of 74% or lower is defined as Non-Mastery.
Students can appeal placement decisions and/or grades and promotions decisions according to the ACE appeal procedures. Attendance, effort and other student engagement behaviors are not considered in assessment of academic progress at ACE.
SLO-Based Assessment
Progress is continuously benchmarked against clear Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) to ensure authentic mastery.
SEVP Certified & CEFR Standard
Curriculum aligned with international CEFR proficiency frameworks for F-1 visa and career advancement.