Nearby attractions are the city of Edmonton, with one of the world's largest shopping malls, the Alberta Badlands and the Dinosaur Provincial Park, which lie to the east. The US border is three hours to the south and Yellowstone National Park is within a day's drive.

The location at the centre of downtown gives our students superb access to Light Rail Transit, the Calgary Public Library, Chinatown and the Eau Claire Market area.

School facilities include:

• 23 air-conditioned classrooms incl. 2 web-enabled classrooms (each with 15 terminals) + 1 Smartboard Classroom:
• Free high-speed internet & wireless network
• Student lounge with games table and washrooms
• Vending machines with snacks and drinks

Instructors have use of various textbooks, tape recorders, CD players, televisions, DVDs, VCRs, video cameras, and laptop computers. Wireless connections are available for students bringing their own computers. Students have access to pay telephones and shops.

For more information about our partner school's accreditation, please refer to Accreditations.

The curriculum emphasizes practical application of language skills. Classroom activities focus on developing all four-language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking with an emphasis on communication. Students often work in pairs or groups to increase their English comprehension through interactive activities. Real-life topics (work and society, for example) are explored each session providing opportunities for students to practice English in real-life situations both inside and outside the classroom. Homework varies from program to program.

Students should expect to work within each level for an average of 8 weeks depending on their test results and attendance. They are evaluated at the end of each session. In order to advance to the next level, students must achieve a minimum score in the written and oral examinations or meet assessment requirements.

The school will make sure that you will have an optimal student-teacher ratio as well as an extensive resource collection of text books, tapes, videos and word games and a wide variety of audio-visual and computer-based teaching aids.

Course details:

• 1 lesson = 50 minutes
• General English classes start every Monday, certain starting days are suggested (except holidays)
• Levels: Beginner to Advanced
• Placement test and orientation on the first day
• Progress Reports
• Certificate of completion included (80% participation required)
• Average class size = 12
• Maximum class size = 15

Learning materials: CAD 30 / 4 weeks for General Courses + Business Courses. IELTS: CAD 95, TOEFL: CAD 95, BEC: CAD 195, Cambridge: CAD 395 (textbook + exam fee)

• Language Structure (Grammar): Practical use of specific grammar structures to improve speaking skills. Specific language structures are introduced at each level through a set grammar text. Role-play, pair-work and other interactive teaching techniques allow students to practise English grammar while focusing on real-life situations.
• Conversation: Improve conversational ability through the study of functional language skills and idiomatic English. Dialogues and vocabulary used in specific situations emphasize the practical language needed in everyday life.
• Reading, Writing & Vocabulary: A comprehensive study of new vocabulary with instruction in reading and writing.
• Speaking & Listening: Improving listening, speaking and pronunciation skills through effective role-play, audio, and video exercises.

Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced English speaker, this superb overall course will give you the skills and confidence necessary to get to the next level of proficiency and is aimed at:

• Increasing your speaking, listening and conversation abilities
• Improving your knowledge of practical grammar structures
• Expanding your vocabulary and improve pronunciation skills
• Building your confidence to use English in a variety of settings

This dynamic program follows the structure of the Standard English Language course from Monday – Friday, but includes 5 additional lessons which are held from Monday to Thursday afternoon. You will have the opportunity to choose between several course options.

Details:

• Available all year with suggested starting dates (except for holidays)  
• 30 group lessons per week
• 1 lesson = 50 minutes
• Course schedule: Monday to Thursday 8:45 - 15:30, Friday 8:45 to 12:20 (Morning and lunch breaks incl.)
• Levels: Beginner - Advanced
• Minimum Duration: 1 week
• Maximum group size: 15
• Average group size: 12
• Learning Materials: not incl.

Details: 

• Available all year with suggested starting dates (except for holidays)
• 20 group lessons per week + 5 private lessons per week
• 1 lesson = 50 minutes
• Course schedule: Monday to Friday 8:45 - 12:20  (incl. 15 minutes break) + private lessons scheduled individually
• Levels: Beginner - Advanced
• Minimum Duration: 1 week
• Maximum group size: 15
• Average group size: 12
• Learning Materials: not incl.

Private English training is for students who are interested in a specific area of study or in very fast progress.

One-to-one lessons will allow students to learn at their own speed and study the content of their choice. Hours are variable and dependent on teacher/classroom availability. The lessons can be taken solely at any amount or in combination with another course.

The Cambridge exam is acknowledged by companies and institutions around the world and determines your sufficiency in English if your mother tongue is not English. It is a step by step certificate, which proofs your continues advancement. At our language school partner you can prepare for the FCE and CAE. You will be prepared for the different levels of the Cambridge exam which tests the following skills:

•  Use of English (Grammar)
• Composition (Writing)
• Speaking
• Reading and Vocabulary
• Listening Comprehension

Practice tests are given every week so that students can monitor their progress. Mock examinations are held at the end of the program. Students should expect to read a novel at their own pace.

Price: CAD 660 (12 lessons) + CAD 395 (materials, exam, administration)

The IELTS Exam Preparation course has been designed to prepare you to successfully complete the IELTS examination (either Academic or General Module). This course will examine in-depth each of the four modules of the IELTS test and includes strategies to better prepare for the final examination. This test is intended for candidates planning to use English for academic purposes or for immigration purposes.

There are 2 main components to the course: Core studies and IELTS Test Practice. The Core component focuses on improving your language skills. The intensive test practice component builds your familiarity with the format of the test and provides you with the opportunity to practise a range of test-taking strategies within given time limits.

Our Partner school is an official IELTS test Centre. Students must register 12 weeks ahead of the exam.

The TOEIC test preparation is an option for students, enrolled in the Intensive or Super-Intensive program who are interested in taking the TOEIC examination. Students can take either option 1, option 2 or even both to learn the strategies needed for TOEIC exam preparation. This program assesses English language competency in a business context and is used by companies around the world to determine English communication skills.

Students are prepared for the main components of the TOEIC examination by covering key aspects, such as : listening comprehension, reading, business-oriented vocabulary review and grammar review.

Details:

• Course start: it is offered limited times per year, based on interest (with 4 weeks notice)
• Duration 4-12 weeks
• Minimum Level: Lower Intermediate
• Schedule: afternoon options of the Intensive or Super-Intensive English Language course. 

This TOEFL/University Preparation course leads to the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Students are prepared for the three main components of the TOEFL exam:

• Listening Comprehension
• Grammar and Written Expression
• Vocabulary Building

The course also covers test-writing strategies with frequent practice examinations. The program includes academic readings, essay-writing and seminar-style discussions. Thematic units are based on courses that students will encounter at college or university as well as subjects that are of interest to high-level students.

• Oral Skills
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing Skills
• Research and Study Methods

Our partner school will offer official Cambridge BULATS (Business Language Testing Service). In order to register for any of the test dates, a student must make the request at least 8 weeks in advance of the desired test date.

Details:

• Flexible assessment test dates
• Tests communication skills that are needed in real workplace situations
• Extra emphasis on commercial terminology
• Recognized by companies world-wide as a high quality assessment of professional English proficiency
• Completely comparable with ALTE, CEF and Cambridge ESOL scores
• BULATS Exam Fee: CAD 165

Work experience placements are paid positions, in entry-level customer service, hospitality and retail. This is a unique program enabling students to learn and put their English skills to work in Canada with full support and guidance provided by our partner school from beginning to end!

• Intensive English Language Course (25 lessons per week)
• Customer Service Preparation (4 lessons per week / 16 in total)
• Job Readiness Workshop (2 lessons per session)
•  Interview preparation + Coaching
• Work experience
• Develop English skills in a real Canadian work environment
• Gain work experience
• Interact with Canadians
• Improve future employment propects

Accommodation in host family includes a single room and full board (packed lunch). The host families live approximately 40 minutes by public transport from the school.

Price for 4 weeks: CAD 2945 + CAD 125 registration fee

Our English language partner provides a 4-week package to students aged 16 years and over who want to improve their English proficiency as well as experience some of the excitement of winter sports

The program includes:

• 20 lessons per week scheduled in mornings.
• Afternoon or evening activities will be held two times during each week and includes skiing or snowboarding.

Accommodation in host family includes a single room and three meals per day.

Price for 4 weeks: CAD 2495 + CAD 100 registration fee

This program is suitable for students aged 13-17 years and combines focused morning classes with action-packed afternoon and weekend activities and excursions. In August  this program is only available for closed groups of min. 10 people!

From carefully screened homestay families to supervised activities we spare no effort to create the safest possible conditions so that each student can make the most out of their once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A monthly bus pass at CAD 95 needs to be purchased upon arrival.

The 4 weeks package includes:

• Average of 15 lessons/wk English Monday to Friday with one 15 minute break in each class;
• General English classes covers 60 lessons in the skill elements of listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing.
• Activities in afternoons (average four per week); Day trips (three Saturday trips to Banff, West Edmonton Mall and Rockies for hiking + include two bonus day trips to Drumheller Dinousaur Museum and to Head Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, a World Heritage Site)
• Airport transfers from Calgary International Airport by host families upon arrival and departure;
• Homestay with single room, full board (3 meals per day), 24-hour Emergency phone; Farewell Ceremony, Final Report & Certificates
• Transport to and from all activities and excursions

Note: Classes may be held off campus. Teen students who are minimum of 16 years will be placed in adult international classes.

Responding to the growth in interest around the world in Cambridge preparation course and tests, our English language partner offers a four weeks course (15 hours a week) for teenagers aged between 13 and 17 years in July.

The Cambridge Teen Activity Program is specifically for students who are preparing to take the First Certificate Exam (FCE) in non-English speaking countries.

The students attend afternoon events and other excursions along with other teens who are in the Teen Activity Program. The four weeks course enables students to take full advantage of being in an English immersion environment for one month. The course focuses on listening and speaking, including pronunciation, as well as functional grammar and vocabulary. 

A monthly bus pass at CAD 95 needs to be purchased upon arrival.

All courses start on Monday (except if Monday is a holiday - then Tuesday). Missed days will not be recuperated.

Our language school partner is working with terms. Each term lasts 4 weeks.

If you are not a 100% beginner, you can start on any Monday during a term. However it is recommended to start at the beginning of a term and to avoid the last week of a term, as the Friday of that week will be graduation day and no classes will be held. 

Please be aware that your first day is a full orientation day without any lessons.

Holidays will not be recuperated.

For each session, the Activities/Events Coordinators organize cultural and recreational pursuits, which are fun, entertaining and reflect the characteristics of the area.

Various cultural and recreational activities are organized on a frequent basis with the participation of school staff. The number of participants may be limited in some activities and students should sign up early. Students are responsible for any extra fees.

The prices vary from free to CAD$ 300.00, except three-day weekend trips.

Furthermore the school organizes regular parties and all-school events with a variety of themes throughout the year.

Airport transfer

Airport transfer from/to Calgary International Airport can be arranged for you at the following prices:

• USD 85 one way 
• USD 160 two ways

Visa

It is the student´s responsibility to arrive at the school upon the correct visa. For further information please go to the website of the Canadian Foreign Affairs and International Trade and check Canada country Information on our visa service page.

Our partner school is accredited by:                                                               Founded in 1989 

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