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English as a Second Language(ESL)

In this program students have the opportunity to gain the skills necessary for success in an English language university and/or work environment. The program consists of three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Students enter the program at their level of skill. Each level of the program can be completed within 3-4 months; the full program can be completed in three levels spanning over 9-12 months.


Classes are offered in weekdays and on weekend and deliver not less than 20 instructional hours per week for 42 weeks (totaling up to 840 hours for whole ESL program). Students are awarded a Certificate upon the successful completion of each level. All levels of this program have been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB/ PTIRU ) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.


Please note: This program is not eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP) offered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Students enrolled in this program will not qualify for a PGWP upon completion.

For more information on PGWP eligibility, visit:
🔗 IRCC – Work After Graduation

Beginner

  • Successful completion of a secondary program (High School) OR be at least 19 years of age by the first day of the first semester of attendance.
  • No specific language requirements for beginner level.


Intermediate

  • Successful completion of a secondary program (High School) OR be at least 19 years of age by the first day of the first semester of attendance.
  • English requirement (student must have one of the following):
    • TOEFL PBT (417-432), CBT (107-119), IBT (35-39) 
    • IELTS (4.5)
    • Duolingo English test score of 65 – 74


Advanced

  • Successful completion of a secondary program (High School) OR be at least 19 years of age by the first day of the first semester of attendance.
  • English requirement (student must have one of the following):
    • TOEFL PBT (433), CBT (120), IBT (40)
    • IELTS (5.0)
    • Duolingo English test score of minimum 75

Beginner Level — one semester (3-4 months)

  • Students gain strong foundational English language skills.
    • ESL 101 - Academic Preparation - Beginner I
    • ESL 102 - Academic Preparation - Beginner II

Intermediate Level — one semester (3-4 months)

  • Students gain strong intermediate English language skills.
    • ESL 103 - Academic Preparation - Intermediate I
    • ESL 104 - Academic Preparation - Intermediate II

Advanced Level — one semester (3-4 months)

  • Students gain strong Advanced English language skills.
    • ESL 105 - Academic Preparation - Advance I
    • ESL 106 - Academic Preparation - Advance II

Minimum 3-4 months each level.