Class

	1 on 1 class - 4 hours 4 on 1 class - 4 hours
	Morning class - 1 hour Evening class - 2 hours

- OPIc stands for Oral Proficiency Interview computer. OPIc test is a computer-based English test that is recorded and sent to ACTFL as the evaluating server and scorer of the test
- Currently, major corporations in Korea such as SAMSUNG, LG, CITI, HSBC require OPIc score among candidates. Additionally, OPIc scores are likewise helpful for those who intend to work abroad since in hiring employees, IL or IM is normally the standard score required of the candidates.

Based on the four criteria of OPIc, ACTFL evaluators checkers assess task takers' speaking skill. A holistic approach to evaluate all responses enables checkers to assess test takers' communication skills.
Sample) Evaluation Criteria
The table below shows a sample of the criteria used in the evaluation of an answer given in an OPIc test.

Evaluation Criteria

	Coherence & Expressions	Language Accuracy	Length of each response & sentence structure

PIA OPIc module was finally introduced after a series of survey and simulations that were conducted. A quick way for test takers to get their target level in OPIc is by
memorizing most of the frequently-asked questions. PIA however devised its own system of making OPIc learning more meaningful. Since PIA is known for its EFL course,
EFL and OPIc modules were fused in one powerful module in order for English language learners to obtain the target score and improve their speaking skills faster and more effectively at the same time.

3 Steps Recommended by PIA's Academic Team

For beginners Power ESL course 8 weeks + OPIc module 4 ~8weeks	Target: Above Intermediate Low	Target: Above Intermediate Mid2

Novice
Students can construct basic sentences using simple words and patterns. They usually commit mistakes in grammar and in usage of vocabulary. Native speakers have difficulty in understating novice learners, but they can partially understand some words. Students in the Novice level are able to write a simple letter or message.
Intermediate Low
Students are able to speak and write familiar topics and short comments. They normally use present tense though. It is common for them to use the most basic pattern, 'Subject + Verb + Objective.'
Intermediate Mid
Test takers are able to write formal but simple essay, and they can also write a summary and a letter as well by using diverse kinds of sentence patterns. They correctly use all tenses. Moreover, the essay which they write can be understood by most native speakers.

Schedule of OPIc Module

	Morning listening option class
	·Regular class subjects for 8 hours a day during weekdays ·4 hours of 1on1 class ·4 hours of 4on1 class (Each class is composed of 50 minutes)
	Dinner
	All students in the Advanced Course Campus are required to attend 'Required Self-Study'.
	·Please refer to KPS program. ·It is an optional night program.

*In the event that a student-applicant failed to pass a required cut-off score in any of the modules, students are advised to continue with ESL course, Sparta Speaking program.
*In the assumption that only 1 student qualified to enroll in a given Test Module class, he/she will be provided with 6 hours of 1on1 class only. If there are only 2 students in a group, they will have 4 hours of 1on1 class and 3 hours of 2on1 class.