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English As A Second Language Programs

OC offers three ESL programs at Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Vernon designed to suit your particular needs.

All ESL programs offer:
  • 25 hours of classes per week
  • Fully qualified and experienced instructors
  • Small class sizes
  • Field trips - social, recreational and cultural activities
  • Homestay with English speaking Canadian host families
  • English placement test (no TOEFL score required)
  • ESL Certificate upon departure
  • Conversation Partner Program with fluent English speakers

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMS:

 PROGRAMS ENGLISH FOR
ACADEMIC PURPOSES		 PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC ESL INTENSIVE
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
PROGRAM GOALS

Academic Preparation

Academic and Career Preparation

Improve Communication Skills

TIME FRAME:

Semester Duration:
Four months

Intake: September, January, May and July

 Term Duration:
Four weeks

Intake: Beginning of every month		 Program Duration:
Four weeks to one year
Flexible Intakes
POSSIBLE STUDENT GOALS:

Academic English for degree and diploma programs

Graduate study, academic study, and career

 Conversational English and Professional Development
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROGRAMS:
  • Enrol in degree/diploma courses while studying ESL
  • Extra learning support provided, (ie. Computer Assisted Language Learning; Tutoring Centre)
  • TOEFL and TOEIC preparation
  • Career and social English
  • Maximum class size - 14
  • Focus on listening and speaking
  • Work experience
  • Small class size
  • Field trips

LEVELS:

Six levels of ESL;
Beginner to Advanced

Three levels of ESL;
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

Three levels of ESL;
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Student Residence or Homestay

Homestay or Farmstay

Homestay

LOCATIONS: KELOWNA SALMON ARM VERNON

 All Campuses offer:

  • Free computer access with high speed internet
  • Full library privileges
  • Student lounge
  • Cafeteria
  • Academic and career counseling

Click on the links at the left to learn more about:

For more information e-mail us at inted@okanagan.bc.ca