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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS This program gives you excellent insight into the culture, expectations, and study skills needed at college and university in an English-speaking location. Develop your English language skills for use in an academic environment, particularly speaking skills for discussions and presentations. It also allows you to gain direct, no-IELTS or other language proficiency test entry into a range of universities, as well as public and private colleges in Canada.
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• You want to gain insight into the culture, expectations and study skills needed in an English-speaking environment • You want to gain direct entry into a range of universities, public and private colleges in Canada • You want flexible course lengths to suit your current English ability • You want to enhance your CV and improve your chance for professional and academic success in the future • You want to receive an accredited Positively Languages Certificate of Achievement COURSE LENGTH: 1 to 24 weeks START DATE: Every Monday ENTRY LEVEL: Higher Intermediate (B2) MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old CLASS SIZE: Average 12, Maximum 17 LESSON LENGTH: 45 minutes LOCATIONS: Vancouver, Toronto
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Classes can alternate between mornings and afternoons. Your exact timetable will depend on the school you choose. Each week you will receive:
CLASS
LESSONS HOURS
20
15
LANGUAGE FOUNDATIONS
SPECIALIST SKILLS IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS LANGUAGE IN ACTION WORKSHOPS
8
6
4 3
3
2.25
P+ EXTRA (SELF-STUDY)
35 26.25
TOTAL
SPECIALIST SKILLS IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
The EAP Specialist Skills class consists of 4 separate modules of 5 weeks each for a maximum of 20 weeks. In each module, students will have practice in: • The process of academic writing (pre-writing, drafting and revising) • Writing effective academic essays • Listening to academic lectures and utilize effective note-taking strategies • Reading a variety of text types for academic purposes • Taking part in academic discussion and communicating in academic and non-academic contexts • Giving an academic presentation • Utilizing a number of critical thinking skills • Developing an understanding of university culture and expectations, including the concept of plagiarism • Communicating with professors and faculty staff through email and face to face meetings • Navigating group work and deadline management for academic projects and assignments
Upon completion of a minimum 5 weeks of the English for Academic Pathways Program and passing the required level test (see partner list for level transfer requirements), you will be issued the English for Academic Pathways Certificate for transfer to one of our partners! TRANSFERRING TO UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE IN CANADA
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PROGRAMME DETAILS LANGUAGE FOUNDATIONS
Build your confidence in reading, writing, listening and speaking while developing your overall English skills.
P+ BLENDED LEARNING SYSTEM Extend your learning beyond the classroom with access to our interactive P+ Learning Space and P+ Extra online resources, designed to help you practise and build on the skills you develop in class. LANGUAGE IN ACTION WORKSHOPS Bring your language learning to life through dynamic, interactive workshops connected to your destination. Throughout the week, you’ll explore four themes: Culture, Academic, Professional and Specialist, while adding variety and practical learning to your studies.
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