“Our purpose must be greater than ourselves.”
What could Ms Evelyn mean? 🤔 Find out in her latest pearl of wisdom from this week’s newsletter!

All about Week 2 Term 4!
Our Starters are on the topic of “Can You Help Me?”! Practising listening and reading skills, they’re learning how to ask politely and respond accordingly with confidence!

Over at our Student’s Corner, our talented Lower KET writer Wai Huen takes the spotlight with an essay on Technology in Our Lives! From robot vacuums to AI, Wai Huen explores how tech makes life easier (and sometimes a little tricky, too).

“Peace has many faces. It is the harmony of a quiet evening, a good night’s sleep, the absence of war or the clarity of a calm mind.”
What a timely reflection by Ms Evelyn as we continue to nurture not just language prowess, but also balance, harmony, and wellbeing in our students’ lives!

Psst, a lot can happen in just one minute — emails sent, videos uploaded, messages shared! Curious? Our Upper KET students uncovered the fuzz of daily activities all over the world this week. Plus, don’t miss our Student’s Corner, where Hayfa Raisha shares her favourite family activities. Catch all the updates in our latest newsletter!

“Malala’s journey is not just a tale of survival but a call to action. It shows that one person’s voice can spark a global movement.”
Inspiring, isn’t it? Read the full message by our Director of Schools, Ms Evelyn, and see how she connects this to the power of education here at ILTI.

From expanding vocabulary to making new friends, our Korean student from Movers class, Hanbyeol Jun, shows us how books can open doors to confidence and knowledge. Take a peek into our student’s learning journey in this week’s newsletter!

“So, the next time we are faced with chaos, remember this: we always have the choice to break chaos down into smaller, more manageable chaos.”
Sounds pretty interesting, right? Check the the full piece of advice by our Director of Schools, Ms Evelyn, now!

From renewable energy to renewed confidence, that’s our PET student, Wong Yi Lin for you! Yi Lin turned her Biogas project into a stage for better speaking and reading skills. Catch the full story in this week’s newsletter!

“The younger generation is, in many ways, “colour-blind.””
Huh?! Colour blind? In what sense? 🤨 Indulge in Ms Evelyn’s take on Merdeka inside our newsletter now!

Congratulations to our students for powering through the Term 3 Final Examination! We’re sure everyone’s roaring to celebrate Merdeka this Sunday and we hope everyone will take care until Term 4 commences (in two weeks time!)! Have a good break and see you soon, students!

“At our schools today, we make it our mission to teach children not only academics but also life skills, because we believe these two are inextricably linked.”

Just like Ms Evelyn says, every lesson at ILTI is more than academics. It’s also about building confidence and life skills. Here’s a peek at what our students were up to this week:

Starters – Our Starters students had a big week of revision where they reviewed topics from food and clothes to hobbies and the beach. With lots of practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing, they’re growing more confident and ready for their upcoming tests.

Upper PET – Our Upper PET class explored Sharing and Caring while learning conditionals. Through role plays, discussions, and writing tasks, they practised grammar and also reflected on kindness and responsibility. Find out more about their fun week in this week’s newsletter now!

“We both texted each other, secretly hoping the other would suggest we go back to sleep, but neither of us did.”
A rainy morning, an all-weather walkway, and a quiet promise to show up anyway — read on to discover the simple yet inspiring moment between our Director of Schools and her faithful PA. Here’s a hint: there’s a takeaway in it for everyone.

Ever heard of ‘costing an arm and a leg’ or ‘keeping an eye out’?
Our Upper FCE students had the chance to bring those body idioms to life with their creative short stories. Trust us, these pieces will make you smile, nod, and perhaps even draw a giggle out of you! They also prove that English can be as expressive as it is fun, so dive into their imaginative worlds in this week’s newsletter now!

“I advocate for education with the same fervour a politician advocates for voters — and I’m not giving up any time soon.”

So, what is Ms Evelyn trying to get across in her message this week? Don’t miss out!

In Week 7, our Lower CAE Advanced class delved into The Sound of Music, sparking lively discussions and thoughtful reflections on how music shapes our emotions and daily lives. The language focus was on discourse markers — handy tools that make both speech and writing sound more fluent, coherent, and natural.

Meanwhile, our Starters class revisited At the Beach Today, reinforcing key vocabulary and consolidating reading, speaking, and listening skills through engaging, interactive activities.

And of course, it’s not all work and no play. Our students also enjoyed their break time chatting, sharing snacks, and playing together, making learning days even brighter. Catch all their learning adventure in this week newsletter!

“Apart from the Polo Ground, I find that people these days are often stoic, lugubrious(2), solipsistic(3) and even bordering on supercilious(4).”
Pop quiz! Can you guess the meanings of the numbered words? See if you got them right as Ms Evelyn muses on staying positive amidst generally sombre moods.

From Lower KET students honing their listening and speaking skills through the story of Alek Brosko from Warsaw, to Upper KET students exploring special memories tied to meals, celebrations, and cultural dishes through the topic “A Meal to Remember”, there’s no room for boredom this week!

And because we believe in nurturing well-rounded students, you’ll also catch our students enjoying their break time with eating, chatting, or playing together! Have fun reading them all!

“In a world where there is so much negativity and hardship, why don’t we put our differences aside and be that positive change our children need?”

Ms Evelyn shared this as a reflection on growing up in a traditional household where praise was rare — shaping her belief in the power of encouragement. At ILTI, we carry this mission forward by creating a nurturing space where every child feels seen, supported, and inspired to grow.

This week, our Lower PET students explored the remarkable story of “Two Stuntwomen: Amanda Foster & Dayna Grant”, while our Lower FCE students read the inspiring story of “A Fairy Tale of New York – Tarzan of Central Park”. Both stories sparked meaningful conversations and boosted confidence in reading and speaking.

Curious about their week? Dive into this week’s newsletter to find out more!