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ESL at VCC - Literacy, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

INFO SESSIONS & TOURS   English as a Second Language Next Date: Oct 06, 2010 more information »

VCC offers ESL classes at the Broadway and Downtown campuses. There are part-time and full-time courses in ESL from Literacy to Advanced levels. General courses focus on the four basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Intensive classes focus on one or two skills or pronunciation. Classes are scheduled in the morning, afternoon and evening, either 2 or 4 days a week, as well Fridays and Saturdays. At the end of each term, students are assessed to determine an appropriate placement for the following term.

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Program Description

General Courses

Instruction in these courses combines four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing with appropriate grammar and language functions.

Literacy Levels (Literacy 1, 2, 3 and Literacy Lower Beginner) and Bridge Literacy

Literacy classes are for students who have some listening and speaking skills in English but cannot read or write English. Students learn basic English.

Bridge Literacy classes are for students whose listening and speaking skills in English are at an intermediate level, but whose reading and writing skills are at a beginner level.

Beginner Level (Upper Beginner)

These classes teach English for everyday situations such as work, shopping, Canadian life or other situations of interest to students in the class. Students practice listening, speaking and some reading and writing.

Intermediate Levels (Pre-Intermediate, Lower Intermediate, Upper Intermediate)

Intermediate level classes help students improve listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar. Completion of intermediate levels can allow students to enrol in some of the full-time programs at VCC.

Advanced Levels (Lower Advanced, Upper Advanced)

These classes provide students with a high level of English and can allow students to progress to academic english and career preparation courses and programs.

Intensive Skills Courses

These classes are for students who want to improve specific skills, which are studied in depth.

- Reading

- Writing

- Reading and Writing

- Listening and Speaking

- Oral Communications

- Pronunciation

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time January, April, July, September 3 months VCC Transcript Broadway, Downtown Part or Full-time

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

In addition to regular VCC admission requirements, all applicants are required to complete an english assessment

Program Status

Accepting applications

Apply to this Program

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.871.7458. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 See Timetable for Fees

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $333.05 per billing hour $101

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee varies Student union fee varies Other costs English Assessment fee: $50Instructors may require students to purchase a course book.

Additional Information

For the Broadway campus phone 604.871.7241. For the Downtown campus phone 604.871.7145 or visit: http://eslprograms.vcc.ca

Courses and Timetables

Program Timetable:

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