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Our ESL program (English as a second language) offers students three different levels of immersion to choose from: Regular, Intensive, and Super-Intensive.
A maximum of 16 students per class in our Core, Skills, and Workshop classes allow students to receive the personalized attention they need and the variety they desire.
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Certificates are awarded based on attendance, participation and progress. |
On the first day of class, after selecting a program all students take a placement test. An exit test with a final mark of 70% must be completed to pass to the next level.
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REGULAR ENGLISH PROGRAM
The Regular Program is an excellent way to combine studying and traveling. |
Regular English Program
· 20 hours per week
· Monday-Thursday |
Including "Oral Grammar", "Conversation" and "Skills" classes. Study English four days a week and travel on your 3 day weekends.
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Intensive English Program
The Intensive English Program is ideal for students who
want a complete learning experience. |
Intensive English Program
· 25 hours per week
· Monday – Thursday & Friday workshops |
In addition to the classes offered in the Regular Program this program offers a full day of language development workshops every Friday. Students improve their language skills through a variety of interactive exercises, games and activities inside and out of the classroom.
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Super-Intensive English Program
The Super-Intensive English Program is for highly motivated students who want 'extra' practice. |
Super-Intensive English Program
· 30 hours per week
· Monday – Friday |
Get more talking time, improve your pronunciation, learn new idioms and expressions and receive maximum feedback. In addition to the 25-hour Intensive program, students receive 5 hours per week of extra classes.
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| NEW Programs |
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| TKT Certificate
(Teaching Knowledge Test) |
Program: Full Time (25h per week)
Price: Intensive Program
Requirements: Offered for students who have successfully passed level 5 at ALI.
Duration: 4 weeks
Dates: Fall 2012 – start date Sept 10th
Winter 2012 – start date TBA
Spring 2013 – start date TBA
Summer 2013 – start date TBA |
The TKT course is a teacher training course to prepare for the TKT test and to obtain extra fluency in English. Ideal for students who would like to teach English, and as an extra tool to perfect your language skills.
• Increase confidence as a teacher and enhance job prospects
• Gain knowledge of a variety of techniques and methodologies
for teaching English
• Learn new concepts, terms, and expressions daily
• Practice the language and prepare yourself for the test
• Test recognized by Cambridge
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| Academic Preparation Program (APP) |
Program: Full time (25h per week)
Price: Intensive Program
Requirements: Students who have successfully
passed level 8 and TOEFL or IELTS preparation classes at ALI or entrance exam for non-ALI students.
Duration: 8 weeks
Dates: Summer 2012 – start date: Jun 18th
Winter 2012 – start date: Nov 5th
Spring 2013 – start date: Mar 4th
Summer 2013 – start date TBA |
This program is offered to students who want to enroll in colleges or universities in Canada or the US, with a focus on preparing them for post-secondary education in English. By the end of this program you will be at par with any first year college or university student in North America.
• Develop skills in academic reading and writing
• Learn academic research and discussion skills
• Techniques on how to make presentations
• Be exposed to North American university culture
• Be an expert in note taking, study habits, and avoiding plagiarism
• Produce work of high academic quality
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