FAQs

Thanks for your interest in our English classes. Usually, people have many questions to ask us when considering sending their children or themselves to our classes. These FAQs should provide some insight into who we are and what we teach along with other important items.

What do you teach?

We teach English based on our own syllabus. Activities include speaking, grammar, word games, making sentences, reading and comprehension, writing, listening, creative writing, and other fun exercises.

It is worth noting that we are NOT a tuition centre.

How many people do you have in a class?

We have between 16-20 students in a class. Classes may include students of mixed ages. However, all of our exercises can be adapted to the standard of English of each particular student.

For adult WhatsApp classes, we currently have no limit.

How much are the fees?

Children        : RM110/month

Adults           : RM100/month

My child is 5/6 years old. Do you have any class for them?
Unfortunately we do not accept kindergarten aged children. As our classes may contain children of various ages, and also as our syllabus is designed for age 7 and above, students must either be at primary school or higher, or be able to spell and write simple sentences. Children who are too young will not be able to keep up.

If you have a 6 year old who can read, write and speak basic English, we can consider accepting them into our classes.

When should I pay the fees?

Fees should be paid on the first week of each month.
For new students, fees should be paid in advance of the first class upon registration.

I can't attend class this week. Can you give me a replacement class?

Unfortunately we may not be able to always offer replacement classes as our classes are usually full. Please be committed to send your children each week to their assigned class. As far as possible, we will arrange a replacement class for them during the same week. If not, we will pass the work they missed to them to complete at home, where possible. 

The fee payment covers your child's seat in the class, so even if you miss a class in a month, you will still be expected to pay the fee on the first week of each month.

However, provided you inform us in advance, we will try our best to organise a replacement class for your child during the SAME week.

Should Horne Learning Services cancel a class for whatever reason, we will announce a replacement class as soon as possible.

When can I start your English class?

If we have any spaces available, you may start as soon as you like, as we operate on a first come, first served basis. If our classes are full, we can put your name on our waiting list. We will then contact you as soon as a place becomes available.

Mr. Duncan, do you have any qualifications? How long have you been teaching in Malaysia?

Yes, I received a diploma in Teaching English As A Second Language (TESL) with an "A" grade from Stonebridge Associated Colleges in England. I am currently working on my Masters Degree with BYU-Idaho including a TESOL course. I have over 20 years of teaching experience in Kuantan, Malaysia, where I've been teaching English since 2006.

Can I come for more than one class per week?

No. We offer 4 classes per month for each student. Our syllabus is designed to cover one weekly class. We also do not offer speed learning or short courses in English (with the exception of large adult corporate groups where a course may be conducted at their working site).

Mr. Duncan, do you give homework?

Absolutely not! Children have enough homework from school already. I may occasionally invite students to complete some work at home, but it is optional.