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English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses will prepare students who want to achieve academic success in English-speaking universities. Courses cover a variety of relevant and interesting topics, both Canadian and international. As well, EAP will also provide a solid foundation of language skills for students preparing for high stakes official exams such as IELTS, CAE, and LinguaSkill. Quick Info ·     Levels: EAP 100 to EAP 400·     Lessons: 20 per week·     Lesson: 50 minutes·     Start Dates: Every Monday·     Length: 2+ weeksHighlights ·                Develop a solid foundation of academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills·                Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills·                Communicate effectively and confidently in a natural way·                Deliver presentations and actively participate in class discussions·                Organize and complete contemporary projects and assignments·                Focus on time management and study skills for success·                Build confidence and feel more comfortable in class and the workplace EAP 100 - Pre-Intermediate           READINGApply strategies to read, comprehend, analyze, and respond critically to academic texts, including previewing using a variety of approaches, reading for main ideas and details, using footnotes and glosses, and recognizing different text types. WRITINGDemonstrate the use of writing strategies such as outlining, editing and revising, researching, and giving feedback to others to compose paragraphs and essays of different types. LISTENINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including listening to predict content, understand main ideas and details, and discern the structure of a listening. SPEAKINGParticipate effectively during group discussions, stating opinions, and leading a conversation. EAP 200 - Intermediate 2 READINGApply strategies to read, comprehend, analyze, and respond critically to a variety of different academic text types, including locating specific information through skimming and scanning, creating an outline to understand how a text is organized, previewing a text through a variety of strategies, and reading for main ideas and details to create a summary, chart, or graphic. WRITINGDemonstrate the use of writing strategies such as researching information, creating an outline, understanding the elements of different essay types, writing 5+ paragraph essays, and using editing and peer feedback strategies utilizing a rubric. LISTENINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including understanding main ideas and details, predicting the content and structure of listening, understanding the speaker’s idioms, tone, and intention. SPEAKINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including understanding main ideas and details, predicting the content and structure of listening, understanding the speaker’s idioms, tone, and intention. EAP 300 - Pre-Advanced FOCUS EAP 300 integrates the four primary skills of English with academic language. Using authentic materials, the course provides practical help in developing essential skills for academic study. EAP 400 – High-Advanced FOCUS            EAP 400 is an advanced English course designed to prepare students to attend university at an English-speaking institution. Upon completion of EAP 400, students may apply to VanWest partner universities without further language requirements. As well, students are well-prepared for post-secondary programs at VanWest College.

The Academic English course at LAB Vancouver is designed to focus on:+ Grammar Structures+ Academic Vocabulary Building+ Reading Comprehension+ Writing SkillsThis course allows students to improve their reading skills and grammar accuracy in both spoken and written English. In this class, a wide variety of reading texts are studied in detail. The diversity in content exposes students to a broad range of vocabulary and grammar, as well as literary forms. Students practice reading comprehension and analyze relationships between words as they practice using new vocabulary in different contexts. Grammar points are reviewed and close attention is paid to students’ grammatical accuracy during speaking exercises.** Academic English is offered as a 15, 21 or 30hr program option and can be combined with other courses **Disclaimer: please check with LAB Vancouver if the schedule is confirmed

In this program BWS Germanlingua combines a German course with vocational training in Germany. You can choose from various professions, such as baker’s craft, horticulture, nursing care, and many more. German vocational training is a well-respected professional education that consists of theoretical and practical training in the chosen profession. The student will complete the vocational training in a German company plus the German language lessons.

All students who graduate from the Academic Pathway Program Certificate are able to achieve the required TOEFL/IELTS score and acquire the academic skills to succeed in University. This includes writing essays, researching and giving oral presentations. Our team of qualified University and College Placement specialists will help you gain acceptance to the University or College best suited to your goals.Prepares students to study at a Canadian university or collegeStudents learn to write university essays of 1000+ wordsSuccessful students can enroll in partner universities and colleges in CanadaGraduates will be able to achieve a successful TOEFL score of 80 – 100 iBT

Pathways programmes at LSI's schools in San Diego help students gain access into many respected American higher learning institutions. Pathways programmes focus mostly on English language training but also provide support and assistance with university and college applications. In addition, a number of LSI partner institutions in America offer conditional letters of acceptance to LSI students and recognise LSI levels in place of external tests of English.

The APP is an intensive academic English program developed specifically for preparing students to enter a college or university. .- Full or conditional admission to a College or University degree program at program enrollment.- Develop English language skills to a new level of excellence in preparation for academic success in your field of study .- Earn a recognized college or university degree - 1, 2, 3 or 4 years in duration depending on the program. Degrees offered include Bachelors, Diplomas and Post- Graduate Certificates .- Have the opportunity to integrate your academic learning with paid practical work experience through co-op placements while studying .- Work for up to 3 years in Canada after graduating in your field of study. Up to 90% successful employment rate with full job placement assistance Duration: 12 to 16 weeks | Level: 7  | Start: Every Monday | Age: 17

English for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wish to study at a university where English is the language of instruction. Language skills addressed include: listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development for University levels.

Academic English combines general English with a focus on key academic skills and exam English. The programme includes regular, focussed grammar and vocabulary reviews, which allows students to target their individual language needs while developing their academic reading and writing skills. This is all supported by specialised, targeted, online resources through our online learning system, E-LSI.Duration: 30* x 50 minutes15 students max. per class Intermediate to Advanced levelsCourse length: 4-48 weeks Age 16+Hours per week: 25 hours

The Pathway Program will prepare you with the required English skills to gain the appropriate level to gain entrance to study at university or college abroad. This program is prepackaged with General English(CRICOS Course Code: 0101688) and English for Academic Purposes Program(CRICOS Course Code: 0101685) based on the student’s English level and pathway partner’s entry requirement.Check the availability here.Nationality mix is guaranteed in the Full-Time Intensive, Full-Time Morning, and Part-Time Morning schedules only.

This course is for students at EC Toronto who dream of studying at university in Canada but do not have the English level they need. The University Pathway Programme in Toronto improves your English ability to the required level to enter enter a Canadian university. Choose one of our many partner universities and you will be admitted without a TOEFL or IELTS exam.