General English
English As A Second Language (ESL)
English As A Second Language (ESL) program is interactive with a focus on providing students with the opportunity to practice their English communication skills. A placement test and oral interview are administered on the first day of each term.
This placement test and interview will determine a student’s ESL level.
We offers 8 levels of ESL classes (plus two levels of advanced “Academic English”), and each level takes four weeks to complete. The length of study varies depending on student’s needs, but most students stay for a minimum of three months. Many extend their stay in order to take advantage of one of the many specialized certificate or diploma programs we offer for higher-level students, such as TESOL, TYC, International Trade, Global Marketing, Hospitality management and Business Communications. We also offer courses that help students succeed on the TOEIC and TOEFL iBT tests.
ESL AM class: improves grammar and pronunciation through speaking and written practice
ESL PM class: in the afternoon, students are given the choice of a number of electives. These electives include courses on film and video, power talk, drama, and writing newsletter.
Students who successfully complete the requirements of their level move on to the next level at the end of each 4-week term.
Class Schedule
You can choose to study full time (27 hours per week) or part time (15 or 12 hour per week)
Full time - (27 hours per week) Monday-Thursday- 9:00-4:00 and Friday 9:00-12:00
Part time - AM(15 hours per week) Monday-Friday- 9:00-12:00
Part time - PM(15 hours per week) Monday-Thursday - 1:00-4:00 and Friday 9:00-12:00
Part time - PM(12 hours per week) Monday-Thursday- 9:00-12:00
Extra classes free of charge
All students can attend extra classes after school at no additional charge.
Homework Tutorial Class Mon. - Thu. (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Conversation Club Mon. - Thu. (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Elective Class Fri. (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Prices in Canadian Dollars
| Class |
1-2 month(s) |
3-5 months |
6 months + |
Material Fee |
Full time
108hours/month |
1220/month |
1140/month |
1090/month |
45/month |
Part time
60hours/month |
690/month |
650/month |
620/month |
25/month |
Part time
48hours/month |
600/month |
570/month |
520/month |
25/month |
Registration fee-one time only - 100
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Medical Insurance
Medical Insurance is mandatory for all students. Students are advised to purchase Medical Insurance in their own country. If you arrive in Vancouver without Medical Insurance you must purchase it upon arrival. Medical treatment is expensive in Canada even for minor injuries and all visitors are cautioned to buy Medical Insurance. Medical insurance - C$ 1.80 per day.
2008 Start Dates
School is open all year round. For General English, Business English, English for Academic Purposes, TOEFL and TOIEC preparation courses students are encouraged to start on dates listed below (1st Monday of the session), but they can also start on 2nd or 3rd Monday.
January 21, February 18, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 7, August 5, September 1, October 27, November 24, December 22
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You can also request application by email or send us any questions you may have: rszefler@shaw.ca (Teresa) or annadz@shaw.ca (Anna)
In your email please include your name, when would you like to start and the name of the program you would like to take.
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