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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
	5	Introduction Fench
	6-9	TIE(Think in English)
	6 - 9	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)
	10+	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
	8	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
Listening Courses	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
	2-5	Hello Vancouver *
	6-9	T.V. Trenz *
	6-9	You're Hired! *
	6-9	Picture This *
	6-9	Lost for Words *
	10-15	Here and Now *
	10-15	Write On *
	10-15	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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