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UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE PATHWAYSAfter completion of the EAP pathway program students can enter several Canadian universities. Students do not have to write the TOEFL or IELTS exams.Conditional AdmissionStudents who have completed our University Pathway Program will meet the English language proficiency requirements; however, students must apply separately with all supporting academic documents for entry into our partnered universities. Canadian College of English Language staff will assist with this process. Some of our pathway partners accept students at lower levels–please ask one of our experts for details.English Level RequirementTo be accepted into ENGL140, students must pass ENGL125 or score 60% on our ENGL130 exam. Students with an IELTS of 5.5 are also permitted. In order to take ENGL145, students must successfully complete ENGL140.

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.

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.

Our Academic Pathway programme is designed for international students interested in pursuing a degree in Europe. The programme will help you build your language skills, adjust to living and studying abroad, and give you a better chance of admission to your dream university. Alpadia offers international students an optimal pathway to a wide range of public and private universities. Our academic pathway programme is designed to guide participants through every step of the way, starting with a personalised roadmap, followed by admissions, visa assistance, language learning, and finally, successful entry to the student’s desired university programme in Europe.

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.

Excel in everyday business communication and develop a foundation for further studies and career advancement. Weekly Topics/Curriculum Module 1: Multi-meaning words / Academic vocabulary Education / Science essays Summarizing skills Internet anonymity Note-taking in lectures Module 2: Academic vocabulary / Word families Child development / Globalization essays Noun and article grammar Business case study Speaking and seminars Module 3: Word grammar / Academic vocabulary Cultural studies / Climate change essays Essay development Nutrition study Developing and supporting arguments

Long term programmes allow you to achieve fluency for future work and study through a long period of immersion in the English language. Build your study plan with your student advisor. The programme may include General English,  prepare for IELTS  Examinations or take a short 4 week Jump into English Programme.Language Development & Language SkillsFor adults of all ages who want to achieve fluency and accuracy in everyday English. Develop the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - By learning and practising language in real life situations, with a focus on listening and speaking. 

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.

If you need to improve your overall level of English across the core language skills for career or study purposes, the Academic Year course (AYC) gives you the flexibility of choosing your start date, your preferred area of focus (every six weeks) as well as which internationally-recognised certificates you want to obtain by the end of your course. This means that the AYC allows you to personalise your course according to your learning objectives.The AYC course is popular with students who need a more intensive course to really improve their level of English.  The AYC course includes 6 lessons a day, and requires students to undertake more homework and projects than the General English courses. This helps you to achieve your English language goals faster and more cost effectively. 

20 hours of General Italian + 5 hours of scientific subjects in private courses Italian for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wish to study at a university where Italian is the language of instruction. Language skills addressed include: listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development for University levels.Level: A2+/B1 (pre-intermediate+) Students with a lower level need to take a general Italian course first