Learning takes place inside and outside the classroom. Here at Granville College, you will improve on skills and fluency in the English language. You will learn realistic and useful language and be prepared to speak English with confidence.
With a communicative and student-centred approach in our teaching, our ESL classes integrate the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing with grammar, vocabulary, functional language and pronunciation.
Our activities are designed to help you learn more quickly and improve your English knowledge and skills. Whether it be a workshop or an outing discovering the city of Vancouver, you’ll be practicing English amongst other students and locals to improve your communication skills.
This program does not require approval by the Private Training
Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
Classes are Monday to Friday, 4 classes each day (i.e., 3 hours of lessons per day).
There are additional 3-5 hours of optional classes, workshops, and activities per week.
Each level is 12 weeks long.
Schedule:
|
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| 9:00 to 12:00 |
English Classes |
English Classes |
English Classes |
English Classes |
English Classes |
| 1:00 to 2:30 |
Activities & Workshops |
Free Time |
Activities & Workshops |
Free Time |
Activities & Workshops |
Each Level is:
- 12 Weeks
- 20 Lessons/Week (15 Hours/Week)
- 180 Hours Total
Granville College ESL Levels:
| GC |
ESL Level |
CEFR Levels |
CLB Stages |
| 1 |
Beginner |
A1 |
1-2 |
| 2 |
Elementary |
A2 |
3-4 |
| 3 |
Pre-Intermediate |
A2+ |
5 |
| 4 |
Intermediate |
B1 |
6 |
| 5 |
Upper-Intermediate |
B2 |
7-8 |
| 6 |
Advanced |
C1 |
9-10 |
CEFR = Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
CLB = Canadian Language Benchmarks
Note: This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutional Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review this program.
The overarching aim of the English as a Second Language Program offered at Granvile College is to enhance students’ English language abilities through practical activities that focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing and build an understanding of grammar, vocabulary, functional language, and pronunciation.
Students will also learn strategies and how to apply the strategies for language learning from Beginner to Advanced level.
| Beginner
Beginner ESL helps students build a foundation in frequently used words and phrases, grammar, and pronunciation. Students will engage in in-class and outside-the-classroom activities, learning and using real life language. |
Intermediate
Intermediate ESL helps students to solidify knowledge of main grammatical structures and to expand their knowledge of practical language. Students will engage in in-class and outside-the-classroom activities, learning and using real life language. |
| Elementary
Elementary ESL helps students to practice grammar and pronunciation in varied contexts and
to rapidly expand their vocabulary pool. This level provided a rigorous review and an expansion of key beginning concepts. |
Upper-Intermediate
Upper-Intermediate ESL helps students to solidify knowledge of main grammatical structures, to learn more sophisticated grammatical structures, to put new vocabulary into practice, and to fine-tune pronunciation of difficult sounds. |
| Pre-Intermediate
Pre-Intermediate ESL helps students with targeted pronunciations development and to reaffirm previously used vocabulary terms and to build a sense of autonomy. This level provided a rigorous review and an expansion of key basic user concepts as well as a wealth of new and challenging material. |
Advanced
Advance ESL helps students expand their knowledge of phrases, idioms and collocations and develop and understand formal versus informal language. |
Certificates and Completion Requirements
In order to receive a certificate, students are required to have enrolled in a minimum of 4 weeks, attended a minimum of 80% of the time, and have paid all dues.
To pass to the next level, students must have a minimum 80% attendance, completed the course work, passed the assessment tests, and have paid all dues.
Progress reports are every 6 weeks and/or at the end of your studies.
Required Course Material
Textbooks are in digital format. Students are expected to bring their own laptop.
Tuition
| Weeks of Study |
Tuition Per Week |
| 4-11 Weeks |
$225 |
| 12+ Weeks |
$200 |
Material Fee
Application Fee (Non Refundable)
Refund Policy
Full Refunds:
100% of tuition and all related fees, other than application fee.
- If Granville College receives a withdrawal notice from the student, no later than 25 days before the contract start date.
- If the student registered in the program does not meet the admission requirements and did not misrepresent his or her knowledge or skills when applying for admission.
- If the student is denied a visa/study permit.
- If Granville College discontinues a program.
Partial Refunds:
- 75% of tuition is refunded up to 10 days before the start of the program.
- 50% of tuition is refunded if up to 10% of the course is completed.
- 25% of tuition is refunded if 30% of the course is completed.
No Refunds:
- Application Fees
- If 50% of the course is completed.
Fees charged for textbooks and other course materials are non-refundable unless not received by the student enrolled in the program and if he or she provides a notice of withdrawal.
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