Academic English
Key program facts
| Entry requirement |
High School diploma. |
| Programme dates |
Winter term: January 3, 2011
Spring term: March 29, 2011
Summer term: June 20 2011
Fall term: September 19, 2011
Winter term: January 9, 2012
Spring term: April 2, 2012
Summer term: June 25, 2012 |
| Program duration |
Each term is 10-11 weeks in length.
4 terms per year.
Minimum enrollment of one term. |
| Lessons per week |
- 18 - 21 class hours per week, including 12 - 15 hours of core language skills development and 3 - 6 hours of electives.
- Students also spend at least 2 hours per week in the Conversant Program.
- In addition, students are expected to engage in at least 20 hours of directed study outside the classroom in research projects, group projects, learning center activities and daily preparation for classes.
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| Levels |
Beginner to advanced. |
| Progression requirements to a pathway program from Academic English |
- Successful completion of academic English level 4 or higher (must pass ALL classes) or
- score 5.5 or higher on the IELTS exam or
- score 60 iBT or 500 PBT on the TOEFL exam.
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| Tutition fees |
$4,600 per term |
AN INTENSIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE
The Academic English program is a rigorous and intensive program designed to prepare students for entry to university study. The program will help you learn necessary study skills and develop English language proficiency.
Program structure:
• Small classes
• Highly trained and experienced instructors
• Structured use of time outside the classroom
• Up to 21 lessons per week
• Course work covers the core skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Choice of electives