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ESL Program Overview

The information below indicates which programs and courses are available for students in specific levels. The fees for elective courses are the same as fees for regular core courses with the same schedules (except the Special Programs listed below). All courses are available in 4-week terms. Some 8-week terms are also available (see chart below).

PLEASE NOTE: Students MUST inform their teachers before the last day of each session if they want elective courses. Students MUST be the prerequisite levels for the following programs and courses in both their morning AND afternoon levels. All special programs and elective courses have prerequisite levels and are subject to student registration and interest.

See this ESL program overview chart in PDF Format.

MORNING

Prerequisite
VEC Levels

Morning Course Names 4 wk 8 wk 12 wk 16 wk
Grammar Courses

1 - 15

Core Grammar Program
(15 levels)
Each level takes 4 weeks to complete.
Communication Courses

4-6

Survival English
 
Introduction Fench      
TIE(Think in English)      
Morning Conversation 1  

10+

Morning Conversation 2
 
Test Preparation Courses

10+

Advanced TOEIC
 

10+

Advanced TOEFL

10+

IELTS
  Cambridge(FCE/CAE)      
Business English Courses

10+

Business Grammar & Writing
 
 
 

10+

Power Speaking (Communication)
 
 
 

12+

Job Skills (BINT)
 
 
 
Legal English      
Academic Preparation Program 12+ - Subject to course completion APP      

AFTERNOON

Prerequisite
VEC Levels

Afternoon Course Names 4 wk 8 wk 12 wk 16 wk
Communication Courses

1 - 15

Core Communication Program
(15 levels)
Each level takes 4 weeks to complete.

6 - 9

TIE(Think in English)
 
 

8-9

UCAN(Understanding Canadians)
 
 
 

10+

Pop Culture
 
 
Pop Culture Music      
Pronunciation Courses

3-5

Introductory Pronunciation
 
 

6-9

Intermediate Pronunciation
 
 

10

Advanced Pronunciation
 
 
 
Test Preparation Courses

6-8

Intro to TOEIC & TOEFL
 
 

8-10

Intermediate TOEFL
 
 

8-10

Intermediate TOEIC
 

Cambridge
Writing Courses

8-9

Introductory Writing
 
 
 

10-11

Intermediate Writing
 
 
 

12

Advanced Writing
 
 
 
Listening Courses

8-10

Listening 1      

10+

Listening 2
 
 
 
Reading & Vocabulary Course

10+

Reading & Vocabulary / Word Power
 
 
 
Business English Courses

10+

Marketing (Communication)
 
 
 

10+

BC & International Economy (Communication)
 
 
 

12+

Business Communication * (BINT)
 
 
 
Academic Preparation Program 12+ - Subject to course completion APP      

FRIDAY PM SUER-INTENSIVE Prerequisite VEC Levels Afternoon Course Names 4 wk 8 wk 12 wk 16 wk
  Hello Vancouver *      
  T.V. Trenz *      
  You're Hired! *      
  Picture This *      
  Lost for Words *      
  Here and Now *      
  Write On *      
  Story and Stage *      

* These programs require a Super Intensive registration.
** These programs include Airport Reception Fee, Homestay Placement Fee, Homestay Fee, Tuition and Activities.


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