courses in Canada, in Vancouver

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

If you’re hoping to develop your language skills in a short amount of time, our Platinum Courses are the ideal option for you. They are designed for busy professionals, executives and mature learners who hope to improve quickly. You can choose to study in specialised one-to-one sessions, where the lessons are tailor-made to meet your specific personal needs. It’s entirely up to you how many of these lessons you have per week and the teacher can, if you choose, focus on your specialised professional area. Alternatively, you can opt for small group sessions where classes will have a maximum of five students. Your lessons will take place in one of our dedicated Platinum Centres, which have comfortable modern classrooms and a Platinum Clubhouse for you to enjoy outside of class. On a Platinum course, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals from all over the world.

This program provides students with a foundational background in supply chain management (SCM). Building upon the students’ general baccalaureate academic experience, the program begins with a solid foundation in communications and business. The program then goes on to deliver introductory courses in the 3 main areas of SCM: procurement, operations and logistics; before students embark on their first Co-op work term. Throughout the program, the emphasis is placed on the inter-connective nature of SCM, the use of analytics to inform decision-making, and on acquiring knowledge and skills identified through industry consultation.Highlights • Supply Chain is one of the fastest-growing industries in Canada; the anticipated number of new and vacant positions in supply chain labour in Canada will be an additional 65,000 positions per year • Completing the program will transform students into someone with high-demand skills • Full student support for co-op work placement and career development • Supply Chain Management professionals occupy a range of influential positions across companies - procurement, operations, logistics, transportation & trade, consulting, senior management, and more Co-Op The Co-op is an integral component of this program that is designed not only to provide a period of productive employment in the Canadian workplace, but also enables students to apply classroom theory and skills to that employment. Students will experience real-world business practices and return to the classroom with new perspectives gained from their employment. Students will be able to perform multifaceted business functions in occupational areas such as purchasing, operations, logistics and customer and information services, financial support and project coordination.Program length 72 Weeks Academy Study:  32 weeks (total of 686 hours) Co-op: 24 weeks (total of 450 hours) Scheduled Breaks: 16 Weeks Program sequence 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 24 Weeks Co-Op (full-time work permission) w/ 2 weeks Capstone English Admission Requirement VanWest English Placement Test: Level 8, orCompletion of EAP 400 course with a final grade of 75% or above, orIELTS 6.0, orCambridge English: Advanced score of Grade C, orCambridge English: Business Higher score of Grade C, orCompletion of two years of full-time study in a high school or post-secondary program in English in an English-speaking country with an average completion grade of C+ or higherAcademic Admission Requirement Bachelor’s DegreeCourse Details BUS101 Cross-Cultural CommunicationBUS107 Business CorrespondenceBUS130 Excel for Business AnalyticsBUS114 Introduction to AccountingBUS103 Marketing EssentialsBUS123 MacroeconomicsSCM140 Procurement & Supply ManagementSCM150 Operations & Process ManagementBUS109 Workplace PreparationSCM160 Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementBUS105 Principles of ManagementBUS116 Project Management

For those who want to succeed in today's global workplace, this intensive English for Work course develops the fluency, accuracy and specific communication skills you need to advance confidently in your chosen career.20 GE + 4 English for WorkOur timetable is double banking. On Group A classes are held on monday, wednesday,friday during morning time and tuesday and thursday during afternoon On Group B classes are held on tuesday and thursday morning time & monday, wednesday and friday during afternoon. Bank will be defined on student`s first day of class.More details on the link below:http://partners.ecenglish.com/adults/canada/vancouver/pre-arrival-first-day

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.

ILAC follows the Cambridge Methodology, known as the most effective way to build fluency and improve verbal English skills. l.Students are trained to achieve success on the First Certificate in English (FCE) ) and gain confidence in taking regular practice tests.Cambridge Exams are internationally recognized for life and considered the best indicator of English proficiency. ILAC guarantees a higher test score or your money back.ILAC accepts students every Monday, however, students are strongly encouraged to begin on Main Start Dates. Please contact Ynsitu to know more about the Main Start Dates.

This course focuses on:Conversation (Speaking & Listening skills)Everyday Vocabulary BuildingSpeaking Accuracy & FluencyPronunciationThe course uses a weekly theme-based curriculum to help students learn to speak and communicate effectively in English. Its dynamic nature includes daily conversation activities about everyday topics designed to increase students’ confidence in speaking English in a fun and comfortable atmosphere.** General English is offered as a 15, 21 or 30hr program option and can be combined with other courses **

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

LAB Vancouver's part-time evening English courses offer convenience, flexibility and variety. You will gain the confidence you need for social, academic and professional situations. Choose from an array of specialized programs, at all levels of proficiency, and study in a supportive, intimate environment.General EnglishFocus on increasing overall proficiency of speaking, writing and vocabulary building.

Course ContentOur exam preparation program is designed for students looking to improve their IELTS, TEOFL, and TOEIC exam results. We encourage students to start with general English to improve their overall skills and then take the exam prep classes to improve their test results. Ask an expert to see if your exam preparation class is available.English Level RequirementStudents are required to have an ENGL120 level in order to take IELTS120 or TOEFL120 and an ENGL125 level in order to take IELTS125 or TOEFL125.