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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
Classes are offered from basic
literacy to high intermediate levels of English. Literacy
classes are available at several levels. Each class
focuses on all skill areas (listening, speaking, reading, and
writing) and gives students the language they need to live,
work, and study in Canada.
These programs offer:
Highly qualified instructors
An ESL Tutorial Centre where you can get individual help with
language problems before and after class. Small group
instruction
for specific language problems is also available.
Computerized language labs for practicing a variety of
listening tasks
Computer labs for practicing reading, writing, listening,
grammar,
software, and internet skills
A curriculum based on Canadian Language Benchmarks
Learning Resource Services (LRS) where you can use computers
and borrow books, videos, and audio cassettes. You can also take
handouts that help you with English reading, writing, spelling,
and grammar.
Advisors and counsellors to help you with academic, career,
and
life goals.
Program Dates: Sept. 2 to Dec. 19, 2008;
Jan. 6 to Apr. 24, 2009
Class Schedules: Literacy to Benchmark 3
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Benchmark 4 and higher
12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.*
* Hours of classes subject to change.
Full-Time Language Instru ction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
This full-time ESL program, funded by Citizenship and
Immigration
Canada, is open to Landed Immigrants and Convention Refugees,
but not to Canadian citizens. LINC students can access a maximum
of
1,200 hours of classes. All tuition fees are covered by
Citizenship and
Immigration Canada. There is no application fee for this
program.
Applicants must be referred to the program by the Immigrant
Language
and Vocational Assessment Referral Centre (ILVARC).
The telephone number for ILVARC is 403-262-2656.
Full-Time Ei/Ei Reachback This full-time ESL program is open
to Landed Immigrants, Convention
Refugees, and Canadian citizens. The maximum length is 12
months. For
eligible applicants, funding is available to cover tuition fees
and living
costs. Student Advisors help with funding applications and
appointments
for placement testing. Call 403-410-1400 for information session
times.
Referral by the Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment
Referral
Centre (ILVARC) is welcome, but not necessary.
Full-Time Skills Development Grant (Sdg)
This full-time ESL program is open to Landed Immigrants,
Convention
Refugees, and Canadian citizens who have used all of their hours
of
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) (see above)
or
who are not receiving Employment Insurance (EI). The maximum
length
is 12 months. The Alberta Students Finance Board (SFB) pays
tuition
fees and living costs for eligible applicants. Student Advisors
help with
funding applications and appointments for placement testing.
Call
403-410-1400 for information session times. Referral by the
Immigrant
Language and Vocational Assessment Referral Centre (ILVARC) is
welcome, but not necessary.
English For Academic Purposes For Immigrants English for
Academic Purposes is a full-time, three-level program that
prepares students to enter college or university programs. Each
level builds on the previous one towards academic success.
Students who complete EAP 3 with a grade of B or higher meet the
english requirement to enter all Bow Valley College programs.
In this program, students practice tasks similar to those done
in academic programs. For example, reading large amounts of
authentic text, listening to lectures on unfamiliar topics,
participating in group discussions and seminars, writing essays
and reports, and using computer technology to meet academic
goals.
The EAP program requires:
Logical organization of academic writing and speaking
Problem-solving, critical analysis, and reflection
Original and creative thought and expression
Accurate and complete documentation of borrowed ideas
Recognition of point of view, bias, intention, and audience in
written and spoken materials
Participation in formal and informal presentations, lectures,
and seminars
The use of technology to assist learning
Group discussion and group assignments
A high degree of student participation
Taking responsibility for ones own learning
Collaborative student-instructor relationship
Sharing and supporting opinions and ideas in debates,
discussions, and assignments
Accepting the ideas and opinions of others
Respectful behaviour toward cultural, social, age, and sexual
diversity
English for Academic Purposes 1 (16 Weeks)
Recommended minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks of 6-6-5-5
English for Academic Purposes 2 (16 Weeks)
Recommended minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks of 6-6-6-6
English for Academic Purposes 3 (16 Weeks)
Recommended minimum Canadian Language Benchmarks of 7-7-6-6
Class Schedule for EAP I-3: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Mon.
Thurs.)*
* Hours of classes subject to change.
Admission Requirements
Complete application form
Satisfactory results on the BVC EAP admissions test
Strong reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
presented through documented Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).
(6/6/5/5 is recommended.)
Refer to Admissions Procedures for Full-Time Programs on page 8
for further clarification.
Additional Admission requirements
Clear and reasonable academic and career goals
Program Dates: Sept. 2 to Dec. 18, 2008; Jan. 6 to Apr.
23, 2009
Note: This is not a LINC-funded program. SFB, EI/EI Reachback
clients may apply for tuition and living costs.
Career link This full-time ESL program is open to Landed
immigrants, Convention Refugees and Canadian citizens. In this
program, you will learn about Canadian work culture and learn
strategies to lessen language barriers. You will also
learn how to effectively interact with co-workers and clients,
and meet employer expectations. Career Link is a full-time, four
month course designed to assist you in understanding the
Canadian
labour market, how to successfully find and maintain employment
and
how to communicate effectively at work.
Course Modules will include:
Clear Speech
Speaking With Confidence
Job Search
Success in the Workplace
Goal Setting and Lifelong Learning
Workplace Literacy
Prerequisites: Canadian Language Benchmarks 5/6 or
permission from
the ESL and Languages Department
Location: Rocky Mountain Plaza Campus
Dates: Sept. 2 Dec. 19, 2008 (Mon. Fri.)
Time: 12:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
Funding is available for eligible students. Please contact a Bow
Valley
College career advisor for more information at 403-410-3400.
Bridge Program
This program is for ESL learners between the ages of 18 and 25
who have
interrupted formal education. This program offers instruction
that is age
and content appropriate and develops the study and life skills
necessary
for success. A program entry assessment is required for
placement.
The courses in the Bridge Program include:
Academic Literacy: Intermediate
Students will develop skills in reading, writing and use of
learning
strategies. Students are involved in goal-setting,
self-assessment and
creation of a portfolio. College readiness is also a focus of
the course.
Academic Literacy: Advanced
Students will receive continued instruction in reading, writing
and the
use of learning strategies to further develop literacy skills.
Goal-setting,
self-assessment and portfolios remain integral to the course.
Students
are expected to work at a more independent level.
Academic Literacy: Advanced Transition
Students will continue to improve their reading and writing
skills.
This course focuses on independent learning and preparation for
the
academic requirements of Basic Education.
Building Essential Life and Literacy Skills (BELS)
This is a required component of the Bridge Program. The course
provides
students with an opportunity to develop problem-solving,
numeracy, and
computer skills.
Dates: Sept. 2 Dec. 19, 2008 (Mon. Thurs.)
Time: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Registration: Ongoing
For more information, please contact the program coordinator at
403-410-3409.
This program is funded by Alberta Advanced Education and
Technology.
Youth Linc
This program is for newcomers to Canada between the age of 18
and
24. Learners in the Youth LINC program have three to ten years
of
formal education in another language. Learners have higher
listening/
speaking skills than reading/writing skills. For more
information, please
call 403-410-1400.
This ESL program is funded by Citizenship and Immigration
Canada.
It is open to landed immigrants and convention refugees, but not
to
Canadian citizens. LINC students can access 1,200 hours of
classes. All
tuition fees are covered by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
There is
no application fee for this program.
Applicants must be referred to the program by the Immigrant
Language
and Vocational Assessment Referral Centre (ILVARC). The
telephone
number for ILVARC is 403-262-2656.
Dates: Sept. 2 Dec. 18, 2008 (Mon. Thurs)
Time: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
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