slc english as a second language at alpha international alpha toronto

English as a Second Language (ESL) @ AlphaInternational

Available at: Alpha International

OverviewAlpha International Academy connects international students seeking a quality postsecondary education with one of the leading colleges in Ontario. TheAcademy is affiliated with St. Lawrence College, who provides oversight over all curriculum, faculty, and operational quality for collegelevel programsdelivered at Alphas Toronto campus. Students can apply through Alpha at: http://slcalpha.ca/applyonline and are considered enrolled at St. LawrenceCollege once admitted. Graduates receive a St. Lawrence College diploma or graduate certificate, depending on their course of study.

ThepurposeoftheESLprogramistoprovideinternationalstudentswhospeakEnglishasasecondlanguagewithinstructionandsupportthatwillenablethemto

improvetheirEnglishlanguageskillsandprepareforfurtheracademicstudies.

Studentswilldeveloptheirspeaking,listening,readingandwritingskills,andwillhavetheabilitytosuccessfullyparticipateandfunctioninanEnglishspeaking

academicenvironmentinCanada.

StudentswillalsohavetheopportunitytolearnaboutCanadiancultureandthelocalareathroughmeaningfulexperiencesinthecommunity.Studentsreceivea

totalof24hoursofinstructionaweek.

TherearethreelevelsPreIntermediate,Intermediate,andAdvanced.AttheAdvancedlevel,studentshavetheopportunitytotakecreditcoursesoftheirchoice

inconsultationwithanacademicadvisor.WhenstudentssuccessfullycompletetheAdvancedlevelwithaminimumaverageof60%,theyreceiveaStatementof

Achievement.WiththisStatementofAchievement,theymeettheEnglishlanguagerequirementsformostcollegeprogramsatSt.LawrenceCollege,withno

furtherEnglishtestingrequired.

TheprogramusesCanadianmaterialsparticularlyaimedatimprovingtheEnglishlanguageskillsofstudentswhointendtoenrollinacollegediplomaprogram.

StudentsareofferedanenrichingEnglishexperiencewithauthenticreadings,audioandvideosegments,activitiesand

exercisesdesignedtobuildvocabulary,textcomprehensionandpronunciation.

Thecurriculumisstructuredaccordingtothemeortopicbasedteachingthatrelatestoreallifetopicsandissuesofcurrentinterest.BusinessEnglishandtest

preparationarealsoincluded.

Finalmarkswillbebaseduponcompletionofassignments,periodictesting,classparticipation,andanexitexam.

HighlightsWith this program youll be career ready. Discover your career options at https://stlawrence.emsicareercoach.ca

St.LawrenceCollegeSt. Lawrence College Programs & Courses Full Time Programs English as a Second Language at Alpha International Alpha Toronto

Online available at:http://sitecore.sl.on.ca/programs-and-courses/full-time/programs/a_m/english-as-a-second-language-at-alpha-international/alpha-toronto

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Program NameEnglish as a Second Language ESL @ Alpha International

Program Code1076

CredentialStatement of Achievement

Start Dates

SeptemberJanuaryMay

Program Duration14 Weeks

Location (Campus)Alpha International

Canadian FeesFees for this program are set by Alpha International Academy and are available by contacting them at [email protected] or visit theirwebsite at: http://slcalpha.ca/programs .

International FeesAdditional CostsScholarships and Bursaries

Program Outline

Admission RequirementsOntarioSecondarySchoolDiplomaorequivalentor

HighSchoolDiplomafromhomecountrywithEnglishlanguageskillsatthePreintermediatestartinglevelor

MaturestudentwithEnglishLanguageskillsatthePreintermediatestartinglevel

ForOSSDequivalencyoptions,seeAdmissionsinformationatwww.stlawrencecollege.ca.

PrerequisitesHealth RequirementsArticulation & Credit Transfer OpportunitiesFormal and informal pathways offer SLC graduates the chance to continue their studies with postsecondary institutions across Canadaand around the world. Those that follow are specific to this program:

For details on Credit Transfer within Ontario please visit: www.ontransfer.ca

TestimonialsCollege was so much better than high school for me because I could open up and begin to explore new possibilities. I had the bestexperience of my life at SLC. I wouldn't change a thing about it!

HeatherAnne Foldeak






















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Program NameEnglish as a Second Language ESL @ Alpha International

Program Code1076

CredentialStatement of Achievement

Start Dates

SeptemberJanuaryMay

Program Duration14 Weeks

Location (Campus)Alpha International

Canadian FeesFees for this program are set by Alpha International Academy and are available by contacting them at [email protected] or visit theirwebsite at: http://slcalpha.ca/programs .

International FeesAdditional CostsScholarships and Bursaries

Program Outline

Admission RequirementsOntarioSecondarySchoolDiplomaorequivalentor

HighSchoolDiplomafromhomecountrywithEnglishlanguageskillsatthePreintermediatestartinglevelor

MaturestudentwithEnglishLanguageskillsatthePreintermediatestartinglevel

ForOSSDequivalencyoptions,seeAdmissionsinformationatwww.stlawrencecollege.ca.

PrerequisitesHealth RequirementsArticulation & Credit Transfer OpportunitiesFormal and informal pathways offer SLC graduates the chance to continue their studies with postsecondary institutions across Canadaand around the world. Those that follow are specific to this program:

For details on Credit Transfer within Ontario please visit: www.ontransfer.ca

TestimonialsCollege was so much better than high school for me because I could open up and begin to explore new possibilities. I had the bestexperience of my life at SLC. I wouldn't change a thing about it!

HeatherAnne Foldeak

Program ContactAlpha [email protected]

Recruiting ContactRecruitment [email protected]

Additional Information

Students are thoroughly tested upon enrolment for placement in the appropriate level. Upon arrival at Alpha Academy, students willhave an oral and written assessment of their English skills and will be placed at the appropriate level.

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