ESL Program

Long Term ESL Program

Our Mission

 To allow you to further your education by providing a solid base of  instruction and support that will enable you to speak the English language  fluently.
 To improve your English language skills to the level required for placement  in a High School level English course or for acceptance in a post-secondary  learning institution.

Length of Program

One to three-month programs (4 hours or full-day) - entry at any time
One semester five-month program - recommended entry Feb 1 or Sept 1
Two semester (academic year) program - recommended entry Feb 1 or Sept 1

Alberta Education, Alberta, Canada - General Outcome

 Students will use spoken and written English to:
 -gather, interpret and communicate information
 -establish and maintain relationships
 -make decisions, solve problems, and plan and carry out projects
 -explore, respond to, and extend ideas and experiences.1

Course Descriptions

Level 1: Introductory ESL I
Focus is on using rudimentary elements of the English language to establish a basic framework of English vocabulary.
Students will learn ways of communicating effectively, both orally and in written form, while expanding their English vocabulary.

Level 2: Introductory ESL II
Builds upon what is learned in Introductory ESL I
For students who have a rudimentary understanding of English phrases, sentence construction and oral communication.
Focus is on expanding English Vocabulary, the ability to read short textx in English, and practical oral communication in English.

Level 3: Intermediate ESL I
For students who have a basic grasp of the written and spoken English language.
Focus is on reading English texts and popular writings such as magazines and newspaper articles and on relating the general meaning of these texts to other students.

Level 4: Intermediate ESL II
Continuation of Intermediate ESL I, concentrating on expanding students' abilities to comprehend the meaning of written English texts on a variety of subjects.
Introduction to methods of interpreting simple, factual information from charts, tables and maps, narrating events and activities from different points of view, and identifying and defining words that are crucial to comprehending written and spoken English.

Level 5: Advanced ESL (TOEFL Preparation)
For advanced ESL students who wish to pass the TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, CAGL or any recognized English proficiency exam.
Topics of study include advanced grammar, comprehension and integration of different English texts, research methods and the presentation of research in English, the narration of personal experiences and current or historical events, and the expansion of vocabulary for application in purposeful and appropriate contexts.