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Intensive English Communication Program
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Vernon Campus
This program focuses on:
- Developing strong English Communication skills that are transferable to the international marketplace.
- Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels offered every four weeks (please see session dates below).
- Flexible program, based on individual needs and length of study.
- No pre-requisites.
- Encourages students to develop their communication skills in a safe, nurturing environment.
- Provides authentic language opportunities for students to connect with other college students, host families and the community.
Sample Schedule
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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8:30 -9:30 |
ESL |
ESL |
ESL |
Interactive Communication |
Introduction to Canada |
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9:30 - 10:30 |
ESL |
ESL Integrated Program |
ESL Integrated Program |
Interactive Communication | |
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10:30 - 11:30 |
ESL |
ESL Integrated Program |
ESL Integrated |
Interactive Communication | |
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11:30 - 12:30 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch | |
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12:30 - 1:30 |
Guided Learning |
ESL Integrated Program |
Guided Learning |
Interactive Communication | |
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1:30 -2:30 |
Guided Learning |
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Guided Learning |
Interactive Communication | |
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2:30 -3:30 |
Volunteer Work Placement |
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Guided Learning |
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2009 - 2010 Date Schedule
Session
Dates
Testing and Orientation Date
Suggested
Arrival Date
(or earlier)
Cost
(CDN $)
2009
$1000 / session or $950 / session for 3 or more
(students can attend any number of sessions - based on individual needs)
March 30 – April 23
March 27
March 26
** BREAK April 24 – May 1
May 4 – May 28
May 1
April 30
June 1 – June 25
May 29
May 28
** BREAK June 26 – July 3
July 6 – July 30
July 3
July 2
August 4 – August 27
July 31
July 30
** BREAK August 28 – September 4
September 8 – October 1
September 8
September 7
October 5 – October 29
October 2
October 1
November 2 – November 26
October 30
October 29
November 30 – December 23
November 27
November 26
2010
January 4 – January 28
January 4
January 3
February 1 – February 25
January 29
January 28
March 1 – March 25
February 26
February 25
March 29 – April 22
March 26
March 25
** BREAK April 23 – April 30
May 3 – May 27
April 30
April 29
May 31 – June 24
May 28
May 27
** BREAK June 25 – July 2
July 5 – July 29
July 2
July 1
August 3 – August 26
July 30
July 29
**BREAK August 27 – September 3
September 7 – September 30
September 7
September 6
October 4 - 28
October 1
September 30
November 1 – 25
October 29
October 28
November 29 – December 23
November 26
November 25
Please see website for further details: www.okanagan.bc.ca/international
Session
Dates
Testing and Orientation Date
Suggested
Arrival Date
(or earlier)
Cost
(CDN $)
2009
$1000 / session or $950 / session for 3 or more
(students can attend any number of sessions - based on individual needs)
March 30 – April 23
March 27
March 26
** BREAK April 24 – May 1
May 4 – May 28
May 1
April 30
June 1 – June 25
May 29
May 28
** BREAK June 26 – July 3
July 6 – July 30
July 3
July 2
August 4 – August 27
July 31
July 30
** BREAK August 28 – September 4
September 8 – October 1
September 8
September 7
October 5 – October 29
October 2
October 1
November 2 – November 26
October 30
October 29
November 30 – December 23
November 27
November 26
2010
January 4 – January 28
January 4
January 3
February 1 – February 25
January 29
January 28
March 1 – March 25
February 26
February 25
March 29 – April 22
March 26
March 25
** BREAK April 23 – April 30
May 3 – May 27
April 30
April 29
May 31 – June 24
May 28
May 27
** BREAK June 25 – July 2
July 5 – July 29
July 2
July 1
August 3 – August 26
July 30
July 29
**BREAK August 27 – September 3
September 7 – September 30
September 7
September 6
October 4 - 28
October 1
September 30
November 1 – 25
October 29
October 28
November 29 – December 23
November 26
November 25
Please see website for further details: www.okanagan.bc.ca/international
Course Descriptions:
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Integrated Program |
In the Integrated Program students learn the foundational skills of speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar, reading and writing through interesting and engaging themes. The goal of the program is to increase communication abilities through practical and fun learning experiences. |
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Guided Learning |
Under the guidance of the Language Lab Instructor, students will focus on pronunciation and listening. Students will have the opportunity to improve their individual pronunciation skills using our exclusive Can 8 software. |
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Interactive Communication |
With a focus on the practical use of English through oral presentations, students will gain confidence and skills to understand and be understood in English. |
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Volunteer Work Experience |
Students will be placed in volunteer positions within the community, where they will practice speaking English in real-life situations and gain work experience. A letter of reference will be provided upon completion of this course. |
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Introduction to Canada |
Students will participate in two field trips per session to explore various economic, cultural, social, environmental and recreational aspects of Canada, e.g. horseback riding, skiing, farm tours, nature hikes, industry tours, hockey games, snow boarding, winery tours and much, much more. |
Application fee: $100
Application deadline: Recommend at least one month prior to session (some exceptions)
Accommodation - Homestay:
Placement Fee $150
Monthly Fee $650
Extra nights = $21 each
Refundable Deposit $325
Medical Insurance (Optional):
StudentGuard
$1.75/day
B.C. Medical $54/month, after 3 months
For more information about this program please contact:
Danielle Wycott- dwycott@okanagan.bc.ca
• Academic Preparation ESL Kelowna •
