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Program Description
 The
purpose of our Elite English Teen Program is to
produce confident, relaxed, fluent speakers of
English, primed to turn these skills into assets
in the years ahead. A distinguishing feature of
this program is the instructors we hire--unlike
language schools, we hire teachers with education
degrees, experience and membership in the Ontario
College of Teachers.
Types of Courses:
In
addition to the levels at which courses are offered
to meet varying proficiency levels, it is key
to have a variety of types of courses to choose
from so all learning styles and needs are successfully
met.
Course
types include:
- English
as a Second Language;
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English Literacy Development;
-
(mainstream) English; and,
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Dramatic Arts;
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Business English (Seminars)
Program
Elements:
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Registration Fee;
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Custodianship Fee;
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Airport Pickup;
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Homestay Placement;
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Homestay (single room, 3 meals per day);
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Health Insurance;
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All Learning Materials;
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Certificate of Completion;
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Airport Return
Academic
Features:
Concentrations
of Study:
- Intensive
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25 hours of regular classroom instruction per
week;
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2 hours of Seminars on business English (plus
homework/assignments);
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Classes are held Monday to Friday
Levels
of Study:
Level |
Learner |
Activities |
| 1-2 |
Basic |
Emphasis
is on speaking, learning basic phrases
and simple oral communication. Listening
comprehension stressed. |
| 3-4 |
Beginner |
Introduction
to some written aspects to accompany
oral efforts, enjoy games and Canadian
cultural events. Daily dictation.
Idioms studied. Role-playing. |
| 5-6 |
Intermediate |
Presentations
and independent writing for pleasure
help E.S.L. student to gain confidence
and fluency. |
| 7-8 |
High
Intermediate |
Reading
short novels and giving oral summaries
coupled with learning to write opinion
pieces. |
| 9-10 |
Proficient |
Research
projects expose the student to more
independent work where fluency in
spoken & written English is necessary |
| 11-12 |
Advanced |
Debating
topics in class where students must
listen carefully in order to make
their points in a coherent sequential
manner. |
| 13-14 |
College
Level |
Clear
Speech program is introduced to assist
in pronunciation and enunciation.
Short prepared speeches to be presented. |
| 15-16 |
Pre-University |
University
preparedness. Mastering vocabulary
usage while gaining fluency and advanced
grammatical skills. Drama involving
improvisational situations as well
as formal prepared dramatic events. |
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Prices:
The
price of this program varies by length of study.
To help students we include all the elements listed
above into ‘packages’ and price them
according to the number of weeks covered.
Package
# |
Weeks |
Price |
1. |
4
weeks |
$2,240 |
2. |
6
weeks |
$3,345 |
3. |
8
weeks |
$4,430 |
4. |
10
weeks |
$5,530 |
5. |
12
weeks |
$6,605 |
6. |
16
weeks |
$8,735 |
7. |
20
weeks |
$10,825 |
8. |
24
weeks |
$12,875 |
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