Programs
Pre-Foundation
- Introduce themselves and talk about their interests and hobbies.
- Understand and use simple grammar such as the 'be' verb, simple present and wh-questions.
- Understand and use vocabulary related to topics like colour, clothing, transportation, time, large numbers, etc.
- Make short simple sentences and reply to simple questions; talk about likes/dislikes, family and routines; order a meal in a restaurant /go shopping and understand and write basic texts
ESL Foundation
- Wide range of activities and assessments
- Warm, inviting atmosphere with the goal of making students feel comfortable
- Focus on communication and grammar
- 4 - 12 weeks program length
- Grammar lessons, presentations, partner activities, and quizzes
- 4 skills covered (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- Report card (Passing score of 70%)
Foundation
Pre-Academic (Levels 1 to 4)
Wide range of activities and assessments
Warm, inviting atmosphere with the goal of making students feel comfortable
Focus on communication and grammar
4 - 12 weeks program length
Grammar lessons, presentations, partner activities, and quizzes
4 skills covered (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
Report card (Passing score of 70%)
1 2 3 4
Power Speaking (Levels 1 to 4)
Personalized 1 on 1 feedback with the teacher
Dynamic, energetic, and active
Constant feedback (pronunciation, grammar, intonation, etc.)
Cultural components and idiomatic language
Interactive activities and presentations
Focuses on speaking, listening, fluency, and pronunciation
Role plays, activities and speaking in front of others
Builds confidence, vocabulary, and presentation skills
1 2 3 4
IELTS
No set length
Covers all four components of the IELTS exam
Great for academic / general purposes
Learning exam taking skills
Entrance Level – IELTS 4.5 / RCIIS Level 3
2 Mock tests per session
Detailed individual feedback
Skilled and experienced IELTS teachers
Algoma / Acsenda accept IELTS Report cards for entry into some programs
3+
English for Academic Purposes
International students only
8 - 12 weeks minimum study time
Students need to extend another 4-weeks if they don't pass
Majority of pathway partners require EAP
Truly prepares students for life in a post-secondary institution (College or University)
Modern and fresh topics
Experienced Canadian teachers
Learn not only academics, but also study tips, coping strategies, and how to work with others
5
Advanced Discussion
No set length
Teacher as facilitator
Student-lead activities and discussions
Students and teacher select daily articles for analysis
More focused on advanced vocabulary
Challenging and contemporary topics
Thought provoking and mentally stimulating
Heavily student focused
Promotes free thinking and critical analysis
5
General ESL
- Wide range of activities and assessments
- Warm, inviting atmosphere with the goal of making students feel comfortable
- Focus on communication and grammar
- 8 weeks program length
- Grammar lessons, presentations, partner activities, and quizzes
- 4 skills covered (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
- Report card (Passing score of 70%)
Foundation
University Pathway
- 48 weeks program length
- Wide range of activities and assessments
- Focus on communication and grammar
- Grammar lessons, presentations, partner activities, and quizzes
- Learn not only academics, but also study tips, coping strategies, and how to work with others
- Truly prepares students for life in a post-secondary institution (College or University)
- 4 skills covered (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking)
1 2 3 4 5
Business English
4-8 weeks
Focus on Business topics and vocabulary
Focus on upper-intermediate English skills
Mock interviews, sales pitches, group presentations, case studies and negotiations in English
Learn useful skills for the workplace
Study and discuss strong business practices and models in English
Heavy focus on group discussions, presentations and teamwork
Learn practical business vocabulary, phrasal verbs and idioms
3+
Customer Service & Job Preparation English
Focus on English skills to improve job searching ability and ways to excel in the service industry
Intermediate English language proficiency required
Resume writing, interviews, LinkedIn profile creation, and learning to deal with customer complaints in English
Learn how to build a professional profile and resume that looks good to employers in English
Improve students' skills when dealing with customers and co-workers in English
Students will receive a letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the course
2+
Speaking
4-8 weeks
Role plays
Fun activities
Individual and group presentations
Focuses on speaking, listening, fluency, and pronunciation
Builds confidence, vocabulary, and presentation skills
Many interesting and useful topics covered to help students live in an English-speaking country
Fun, flexible and dynamic
Foundation+
Grammar
No set length, continuous materials and lessons are provided and taught to students
Focus on grammar rules, exceptions, verb tenses, and other grammar topics
Helps students to understand the backbone of English grammar rules
Improves students speaking and writing fluency and their ability to communicate naturally
Builds student English knowledge and expands their vocabulary
2 3 4 5
STAR (Stage Technique Accent Reduction)
8 weeks
4-week STAR Drama plus 4-week STAR Accent Reduction
Pair work/group work, speaking muscle exercises
Specially trained teacher
Learn mouth muscle exercises to improve pronunciation and develop proper speaking techniques
Helps students to develop good physical speaking habits so they can speak confidently and naturally
Improves fluency by teaching students how and when to use word stress, intonation changes, and speaking with emotion
1+
Advanced Speaking & Writing
No set length, continuous materials and lessons are provided, students can stay indefinitely
Pair work, group discussions
Regular feedback is given
Challenging and rewarding for all student types
Individual instruction as well as dynamic group and partner work
Helps develop speaking fluency and pronunciation, as well as written grammar and sentence structure
Very flexible with interesting topics
4+
Café English
Our uniquely designed program is ideal for students interested in working in cafés, or other areas of customer service. It bridges the gap between a language classroom and a fast-paced English-speaking work environment by allowing students to practice common workplace scenarios while obtaining specific and immediate one on one feedback from a certified ESL teacher. The students learn the language required to work at a café, and practice it daily.
1+
French
This course is designed to introduce students to the French language and develop their listening, reading, writing, speaking, and grammatical abilities. This course focuses on both accuracy and fluency. This course has been created to provide students with a basic understanding of French and prepare them to communicate at a basic level.
Foundation+