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CONTENTS 4 Why Canada 6 Toronto 8 Vancouver 10 Canadian Pathways 12 How It Works 14 Progress Chart 15 Schedule 16 Improve Your Academic Skills 18 Choose Your University 19 Colleges & Universities 20 Our Partners: Institution, Minimum Requirements & Tuition 22 FAQ 23 Questionnaire 3
WHY CANADA? welcoming international students from all over the world Canada is famous for its welcoming people and great quality of life, ranking 3rd best country to live in according to polls in 2019. So, it’s not surprising that international students are coming here in bigger numbers every year. Let’s look at what makes Canada such an attractive choice for students. CANADA OFFERS A GREAT QUALITY OF LIFE CELEBRATING DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS FORMS With an enviable quality of life and a reputation for being The famous Canadian hospitality is alive and well, along respectful of the rights of individuals and communities, it’s with their reputation for being warm and friendly. The easy to see why Canada would be your number one choice. people are known for having a welcoming culture that The cost of living is also lower here than it is the US, UK and embraces diversity, and it is one of the safest countries for some European countries. international students. 4
INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATION EMBRACE THE DIVERSE, NATURAL LANDSCAPE Not only is education affordable in Canada, you’ll also There’s nowhere like Canada. Explore beautiful beaches, experience the latest technology and cross-disciplinary the Rocky Mountains and Niagara Falls to begin with, but studies. Develop your teamwork, critical thinking and don’t forget to also experience the numerous national parks, communication skills to boost your future job prospects lakes and fjords. Whether you’re a water lover or a hiking with a globally recognized diploma. enthusiast, you’re sure to be entertained all year round! 5
TORONTO One of the most culturally diverse cities on the planet, over half of Torontonians were born outside of Canada. They bring a mix of vibrant cultures to the city, where you can find amazing restaurants and even beaches! EC Toronto is located just off of the famous Yonge Street. LIVING COSTS IN TORONTO Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC Toronto: approximately CAD $330-$350 per week. Coffee / cappuccino Bottle of water/Soda $3.00 – $5.70 $1.30 – $3.00 Fast food combo meal $9.00 – $14.00 (Starbucks) (0.33 litre) Meal, inexpensive Fitness club Public transport $3.25 (one-way); $15.00 – $25.00 $40.00 – $85.00 restaurant (monthly, 1 adult) (local transport) $152.00 (monthly pass) Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living. 6
Why we love EC Toronto STUDY Get the best view of the city with a trip up CN Tower or Free language workshops include Writing Wonders explore the Yonge & Eglinton area right next to the school, and Breaking News, among many more! full of shops and restaurants. Of course, you have to check out a Toronto Blue Jays baseball game while you’re here, or General English (20/24/30) even try out Canada’s favourite sport: hockey! English for Work (20 GE + 10 Special Focus) On the weekend see the iconic Niagara Falls or visit New English in the City (20 GE + 10 Special Focus) York City or Montreal. Academic Semester/Year (20/24/30) Juan, Student Services Manager Cambridge Exam Preparation (30) The activities above are a sample and subject to change. Exam Preparation IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC (20) University Pathway Programme (24/30) One-to-One SLEEP HOMESTAY: standard | comfort RESIDENCE: superior SUMMER RESIDENCE: comfort SHARED APARTMENT: comfort | standard AND MORE... University Admissions Service Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC test centre INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Free WiFi ACCESS TO IWBs throughout Library Yonge & Eglinton Self-study room Subway Eglinton Park Student lounge EC Toronto Microwave ovens Cafe in building WHO ARE YOUR CLASSMATES? Nationality Mix 24% Korean 6% Mexican 20% Brazilian 4% Colombian 16% Japanese 3% Swiss 7% Turkish 20% Other (45) QUICK FACTS Age Mix 22 14.5 330 29 16 Classrooms Average Capacity Student Minimum class size computers age 16-17, 18-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+ Based on student weeks 2018/19 7
VANCOUVER Vancouver is like the Los Angeles of Canada. A stunning, friendly West Coast city, it offers culture, outdoor adventure, shopping and entertainment, all against the beautiful backdrop of the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains range. Learn English in Vancouver if breathtaking views and an active lifestyle are what you’re after. Study in the centre of downtown Vancouver, close to Gastown. LIVING COSTS IN VANCOUVER Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC Toronto: approximately CAD $330-$350 per week. Coffee / cappuccino Bottle of water/Soda $3.75 – $5.70 $1.25 – $3.00 Fast food combo meal $9.00 – $11.00 (Starbucks) (0.33 litre) Meal, inexpensive Fitness club Public transport $2.50 – $3.00 (one-way); $13.00 – $20.00 $35.00 – $70.00 restaurant (monthly, 1 adult) (local transport) $95.00 – $130.00 (monthly pass) Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living. 8
Why we love EC Vancouver STUDY Hike to Quarry Rock in Deep Cove for beautiful views or dangle We offer extra help and conversation sessions from the ceiling while flying across Canada in a ride called FlyOver at different levels so you can get more individual Canada. Visit Capilano Suspension Bridge Park where you can try help while you’re here! adventures like the Cliffwalk and Treetops. You can enjoy shopping at the Richmond Night Market and many farmers markets. General English (20/24/30) On the weekend you can go up the mountains to Whistler or English for Work (20 GE + 10 Special Focus) visit British Columbia’s capital city, for gorgeous sights like the English in the City (20 GE + 10 Special Focus) Butchart Gardens! Academic Semester/Year (20/24/30) Eric, Student Services Coordinator Cambridge Exam Preparation (30) The activities above are a sample and subject to change. Exam Preparation IELTS (20) University Pathway Programme (24/30) One-to-One SLEEP HOMESTAY: standard | comfort SHARED APARTMENT: comfort | superior AND MORE... English Plus: Farmstay University Admissions Service Cambridge test centre INCLUDED WITH YOUR COURSE e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e Orange Carpet Experience caption e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Free WiFi The Orpheum theatre ACCESS TO EC Vancouver IWBs throughout Library Pacific Centre Self-study room Harbour Centre Student lounge Steam Clock Kitchen area WHO ARE YOUR CLASSMATES? Nationality Mix 22% Korean 7% Mexican 20% Brazilian 4% Colombian 15% Japanese 3% Taiwanese 11% Swiss 18% Other (34) QUICK FACTS Age Mix 19 14.5 285 23 16 Classrooms Average Capacity Student Minimum class size computers age 16-17, 18-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51+ Based on student weeks 2018/19 9
CANADIAN PATHWAYS what is canadian university pathways? 1 Did you know that your dream of studying and staying in ENTER A UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE Canada is possible and achievable? If you are studying WITHOUT TOEFL OR IELTS at EC Toronto or EC Vancouver, our Canadian University When you reach the university’s required Pathways program will get you there! English level with EC, you will be admitted to your chosen partner university without a Our program provides you with access to a wide range of TOEFL or IELTS exam. This means less stress universities and colleges to choose from across Canada, for you! including some of the country’s most highly ranked 2 institutions. GAIN INTERNATIONAL LIFE EXPERIENCE Once you graduate from a Canadian university, you are Besides the academic improvements, you eligible for a work permit for up to three years. With this will get international life experience. You will permit, you can then apply to become a permanent develop professional contacts within the resident in Canada. industry, practice the knowledge you have acquired and live like a local in Canada. LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR 3 ACADEMIC SKILLS Amplify your professional English skills and boost your vocabulary. You will learn how to improve your grammar points and how to be confident when speaking in public. All this will help prepare you to succeed in the global community. 4 AMAZING OPPORTUNITIES Canada is a multicultural country, with a rapidly growing economy, which means there are more opportunities to work and do business there. If you are interested in gaining permanent residency in Canada, this program can help you to be eligible for it. 5 EARN A CANADIAN DIPLOMA OR CERTIFICATE With a diploma or certificate from a widely recognized Canadian institution, and an international academic experience, you will significantly boost your career potential. 10
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HOW IT WORKS canadian university pathways ABOUT THE PROGRAM Canadian University Pathways offers you a flexible way to enter a Canadian university or college. You will have access to Bachelor or Masters degrees, as well as Diplomas and Post-Graduate certificates. ENGLISH TEST Take our English Test on: www.ecenglish.com/en/englishtest and find out your English level. REQUIRED LEVEL The minimum required level to start the Pathways Program is Upper-Intermediate. If required, you can take the General English course until you reach Upper Intermediate. General English – 20 lessons (15 hours per week). You will progress 1 level per 14 weeks. Semi-Intensive English – 24 lessons (18 hours per week). You will progress 1 level per 12 weeks. Intensive English – 30 lessons (22.5 hours per week). You will progress 1 level per 10 weeks. PATHWAYS PROGRAM The Pathways program has 2 options: UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS SERVICE Semi-Intensive program - includes 24 lessons (18 hours Our team is committed to helping you get into the university per week) comprised of 20 lessons of English for Academic of your choice. You will receive personal guidance and Purposes (EAP), plus 4 special focus lessons of English for support in choosing a university or college, completing the Academic Purposes Workshops. application process, determining your current English level, Intensive program - includes 30 lessons (22.5 hours per and helping you reach the required level of English to join week), comprised of 20 lessons of English for Academic your chosen university or college. Purposes (EAP), plus 4 lessons of English for Academic Purposes Workshop, and 6 lessons of any elective classes EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY LIFE offered by EC Toronto or EC Vancouver. While you study English at your EC school, you will have a chance to attend classes at a university. This is the START DATES perfect opportunity for you to see what student life and the The Pathways Program has specific start dates. Please classroom experience is like in Canada, helping you become check our calendar on page 13. a better student. 12
your journey 1 to pathways ONLINE ENGLISH TEST Take the online English test (25 multiple choice questions) on our EC website: www.ecenglish.com/en/englishtest 2 PATHWAYS QUESTIONNAIRE Send the completed Pathways Questionnaire and your English Test result to our Pathways department. 3 REACH YOUR ENGLISH GOAL Improve your English skills in one of our EC schools in Toronto or Vancouver. 4 ENTER UNIVERSITY OR COLLEGE Once you reach the required English level, enter a university or college without TOEFL/IELTS. 5 ENJOY YOUR NEW FUTURE Your new skills and qualification will open the doors to your new future! START DATES: JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY 2020 Monday 6 Monday 10 Monday 16 Monday 20 Monday 25 JUNE AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Monday 29 Monday 3 Monday 7 Monday 12 Monday 16 Monday 21 The Canadian Pathways/EAP course starts every 5 weeks. Students attending courses below the Upper-Intermediate level are not restricted to the above dates. These students can begin on any Monday. 13
PROGRESS CHART your progress, our promise If you study Intensive English with us, 30 lessons per week for ten weeks, and fully commit to your learning program, we believe you will progress at the rate shown on the chart below. All you need to do is: Be fully committed to your course. Attend a minimum 90% of lessons. Submit your homework on time. Participate. Be motivated. Be responsible for your learning. Our rate of progress is based on the success of our actual students. We analyzed thousands of our students’ placement and exit tests*, resulting in the progress rate noted on the chart below. If you do not progress as expected, we willgive you additional lessons, help and support at no extra cost to maximise your outcomes. General English | Semi-Intensive English University Pathway Programme IELTS 3.0 – 3.5 4.0- 4.5 4.5 – 5.0 5.0 – 5.5 5.5 – 6.0 6.0 – 6.5 Starting Number Pre Upper Pre Elementary Intermediate Advanced** Level of Weeks Intermediate Intermediate Advanced* Elementary* 50 60 Pre 40 48 Intermediate* Intermediate* 30 36 Upper 20 24 Intermediate* Pre 10 12 Advanced* Advanced** 10 12 *To reach Pre-Advanced level – This is the level most universities and colleges require ** An additional 10-12 weeks is needed for universities who require an Advanced level of English 30 lessons per week 24 lessons per week *Analysis covered a 12-month period in 2016/2017, and included all EC students who took a placement and exit test. **Students who do not progress and wish to receive the EC Promise of extra lessons and support must contact their Director of Studies at least one week prior to departure. Other terms and conditions apply. Speak with your EC contact for more details. 14
WEEKLY SCHEDULE toronto INTEGRATED SKILLS Develop your vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation through interactive activities. 12 lessons per week. TARGETED SKILLS Develop the 4 core elements of language learning: speaking, listening, reading and writing, maximising your progress to bring you to fluency. 8 lessons per week. PATHWAYS SPECIAL FOCUS You’ll focus on areas such as: writing assignments, listening to lectures, taking effective notes, and preparing and giving presentations. 4 lessons per week. GENERAL ENGLISH SPECIAL FOCUS Students can choose from a variety of classes, to focus on an everyday language skill of their choice, for the real world. 6 lessons per week. This sample schedule from EC Toronto shows and example of classes and activities* Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 08:15 – 09:45 Integrated Stop by the Integrated Hang out Integrated New York Trip Visit to the Skills Art Gallery Skills in High Park Skills (Starts at $369) Royal Ontario of Ontario Museum 9:45 – 10:00 Break Break Break 10:00-11:30 Integrated Homework Integrated Vocab In Integrated Skills Club Skills Context Skills Workshop 11:30 – 11:45 Break Break Break 11:45 – 13:15 General English Homework General English Vocab In Context General English Special Focus Club Special Focus Workshop Special Focus 13:15 – 13:30 Break Break Break Break Break 13:30 – 15:00 Free Writing Pathway English Pronunciation Pathway English Conversation Workshop Special Focus Workshop Special Focus Club Workshop 15:00 – 15:15 Break Break EC Tour and Dinner 15:15 – 16:45 Targeted Targeted Skills Skills 16:45 – 17:00 Break Break 17:00 – 18:30 Targeted Targeted Skills Skills Evenings International Blue Jays Game Momentos Free Bowling Leave for Student Meet Up (starts at $25) Student Party Night New York Trip Schedules for classes and activities are subject to change. Optional Free Student Activities Suggested free time activities Optional Free Workshops Paid Optional EC activities 15
IMPROVE YOUR ACADEMIC SKILLS core classes: monday to friday The core classes focus on academic skills and language to LISTENING prepare for entering a Canadian college or university. Listen to academic lectures to understand key information and language. Learn note-taking methods. The class focuses on how to digest and interpret academic texts and lectures, including note-taking and building READING academic vocabulary. Read excerpts from authentic textbooks. Learn to predict content, identify key features of the text, and respond critically to the topic and ideas. Learn note-taking methods. CRITICAL THINKING Discuss and evaluate academic topics. You will also evaluate your own work and that of others, making judgments about the value of information and drawing conclusions from data. VOCABULARY Look at key aspects of academic vocabulary and cover useful vocabulary learning strategies. Students produce four academic pieces, two speaking and two writing projects per 5-week period. PRESENTATION SKILLS Pull information together in a logical order, create clear visual aids and use appropriately, speaking clearly and with confidence, knowing your audience and pitching a presentation at the appropriate level. DISCUSSIONS Participate in and lead academic discussions and seminars. Learn communication strategies for maintaining an academic conversation, eliciting and providing ideas based on research and personal opinions. ACADEMIC WRITING Produce academic reports and essays worthy of a Canadian college or university. Understand the scope of and plan the assignment, research and assess sources, organize your thoughts, write the assignment, proofing and assessing your work, using feedback to improve. RESEARCH SKILLS Understanding the remit of the research, finding materials and sources, managing your time and your resources, presenting your results. 16
english for academic purposes workshop Meet twice a week to hone your study skills. These include MINI LESSON an array of skills which tackle the process of organizing Start: Reading, audio or video input; teacher instruction and taking in new information, retaining information, and vocabulary input. and working on or dealing with group or individual Connection: activating students’ prior knowledge. assignments. The class will study methods to aid the Teaching: presentation of the actual skill or topic. retention of information; time management; planning assignments; concentration techniques; and efficient Active engagement: giving students time for supported practice of the skill. note taking while gathering external data or research. Link: helping students figure out how the topic pertains to their individual written piece. STATUS UPDATE 5 to 10 minutes: The teachers evaluate how the students are progressing. Status Update is a quick check-in to find out where your students are in the writing process — pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, evaluating, or publishing. WRITING 20 to 45 minutes: Students work individually. The majority of the writing workshop is devoted to simply giving students time to write. During this time, teachers can confer with individual students, observe and help. EXAMPLES OF ADDITIONAL WORKSHOPS SHARING If you choose the 30 lessons Pathways course, you 10 to 15 minutes: Students can share their work can take 6 lessons per week of additional workshops. and become more comfortable speaking English Here are some examples of the workshops we offer: in public. ENGLISH FOR WORK It can be tempting to skip this last element of the Learn the language of business. Develop your writing workshop, but don’t! It can be the most valuable business English and ability to interact with part of the class, other than the writing time itself. As international colleagues and clients. students grow comfortable sharing, they are willing to take more risks and dive deeper into the process. GLOBAL AWARENESS Students tend to get great ideas here as they are most Develop your understanding of different cultures, and influenced by one another. how communication varies between them. EXAM SKILLS Focus on improving the skills you need for taking standardized exams such TOEFL, TOEIC and IELTS. 17
CHOOSE YOUR UNIVERSITY Learn the difference between college and university, as well as the certificates for each program you choose. Below you will find a brief overview of the available courses for you, their duration, approximate tuition and minimum requirements. There is a perfect partner university for you, depending on your level of English and required outcome for your educational goals. College University College University Diploma or Bachelor Bachelor Postgraduate Master’s Degree Spotlights • Career-oriented, • More academic, • Career-oriented, • Advanced knowledge more practical and study-based and more practical and of a specialised body of hands-on training research-oriented hands-on training theoretical and environment applied topics • High employment • Opportunity to rates • Larger institution/ expand your • Thesis required for class sizes network with program graduation • Smaller professionals in the (some have course-based institution/class • Worldwide course option) size recognition or degree • Learning from • Learning from skilled and skilled and • Higher chance experienced experienced of getting credit professionals professionals accepted when transferring Program Duration • Diploma: 2-3 years • Bachelor’s degree: • 4 years • 1-2 years • 1-2 years 4 years Approximate Tuition Fees • $ 14,000-18,000 • $ 16,000-27,000 • $ 16,000-18,000 • $ 20,000+ (per year, in CAD$) Admission • High school • College diploma or • Official university • High school Requirements diploma and diploma and university degree transcript and graduation transcript transcript and transcript certificate (in original language and English) • C average • B average • B average (75%) for (65%) for diploma* (75%) for degree* degree* • B average (75%) for degree* • B average • Proof of English • Proof of English • Proof of English (75%) for degree* proficiency – EC proficiency – EC proficiency – EC Certificate with Certificate with Certificate with required • Proof of English required level required level level or TOEFL/IELTS proficiency – EC or TOEFL/IELTS or TOEFL/IELTS required score Certificate with required score required score required level • GRA/GMAT scores (some or TOEFL/IELTS masters) required score • Resumé/CV • Statement of intent • 2-3 recommendation letters *Requirements vary depending on programs and colleges/universities. 18
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES QUEBEC CEGEP De La Gaspesie College Superieur de Montreal Herzing College LaSalle College Montreal Lester B. Pearson School Board Montreal College of Information Technology EC VANCOUVER EC MONTREAL HALIFAX BRITISH COLUMBIA OTTAWA Acsenda School of Management Alexander College EC TORONTO Canadian Tourism College Douglas College NOVA SCOTIA Fairleigh Dickson University ONTARIO Mount Saint Vincent John Casablancas Institute Algonquin College University Kwantlen Polytechnic University Brock University Langara College CEA Centennial College LaSalle College Vancouver Conestoga College Red Academy Vancouver George Brown College Royal Roads University Georgian College Sprott Shaw College Lakehead University Sterling College Niagara College Thompson Rivers University Red Academy Toronto University Canada West Seneca College University of Northern British Columbia Sheridan College VanArts Toronto School of Management Whistler Adventure School University of Guelph 19
OUR PARTNERS INSTITUTION, MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & TUITION BRITISH COLUMBIA Location Institute Conditional EC Level Application Approx. Eligibility Completion Processing Time Tuition cost (Pathway) (from when application (per year) is sent from EC) Vancouver ENG 099 Upper-Intermediate Alexander College 1 day $17,000 Associate Degree Pre-Advanced Fairleigh Dickinson Pre-University $33,000 – Upper-Intermediate 2 weeks University Pre-Master $40,000 Certificate Diploma Upper-Intermediate $17,000 – LaSalle College 1 week $25,000 Bachelor Pre-Advanced $12,000 – Spro Shaw College Certificate Diploma Upper-Intermediate 3 days $15,000 Level 1 Programs Upper-Intermediate Vancouver $28,000 – 1 week Film School $53,000 Level 2 Programs Pre-Advanced Vancouver $24,000 – Institute of Media Diploma Upper-Intermediate 1 week $38,000 Arts (VanArts) University $20,000 – Bachelor Master Pre-Advanced 1 week Canada West $25,000 Victoria Royal Roads Bachelor Pre-Advanced 5-6 weeks $23,000 University Pre-Master Prince George University of Pre-Advanced Northern British Bachelor 1 week $18,000 > ELS 50 Columbia Kamloops Certificate Diploma Thompson Rivers $16,000 – Bachelor Master Pre-Advanced 1 week University $21,000 of Education QUEBEC Montreal $14,000 – Herzing College Diploma Pre-Advanced 1 weeks $22,000 $17,000 – LaSalle College Certificate Diploma Pre-Advanced 1 weeks $25,000 CEGEP De La $15,000 – Diploma Pre-Advanced 1 weeks Gaspesie $17,000 Collège Supérior Upper Diploma 2 weeks $22,000 de Montreal Intermediate 20
ONTARIO Location Institute Conditional EC Level Application Approx. Eligibility Completion Processing Time Tuition cost (Pathway) (from when application (per year) is sent from EC) Toronto Centennial College Certificate Diploma Pre-Advanced 3 days $16,000 Kitchener Certificate Diploma Conestoga College Bachelor Pre-Advanced 4 weeks $16,000 Post Graduate Toronto Advanced>EAP Diploma George Brown level 8 5 weeks $16,000 College Bachelor Advanced>EAP Post Graduate level 9 Barrie Certificate Diploma Georgian College Bachelor Pre-Advanced 3 weeks $16,000 Post Graduate Niagara Certificate Diploma Pre-Advanced Niagara College 5 days $16,000 Bachelor Advanced Post Graduate Toronto Seneca College Certificate Diploma Pre-Advanced 3-4 weeks $16,000 Oakville $16,000 – Sheridan College Certificate Diploma Pre-Advanced 2 weeks $21,000 Guelph Pre-Advanced> $22,000 – University of Guelph Bachelor 3-4 weeks ELCP Level 9 $27,000 Thunder Bay Lakehead Bachelor Pre-Advanced 2-3 weeks $19,000 University Master Sarnia Certificate Diploma Lambton College Bachelor Pre-Advanced 2-3 weeks $16,000 Post Graduate St. Catharines $23,000 – Brock University Bachelor Pre-Advanced 2-3 weeks $25,000 NOVA SCOTIA Halifax Mount Saint Bachelor Vincent Pre-Advanced 1 weeks $17,000 University Pre-Master 21
FAQ Q1 What is the Canadian Pathway Program? The Canadian Pathway Program is a direct entry English program into a college or university in Canada that EC has a pathway agreement with. Students must take our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program to be eligible for direct entry with one of EC’s partner institutions. This way, there is no requirement for IELTS or equivalent test. Q2 How many weeks do you need to study to enter a university or college? Depending on the student’s current English level, they may need 10, 20 or 30 weeks. Before starting their Canadian Pathways/EAP course, we recommend students take a few additional weeks of General English to revise their English, while settling into their new surroundings. Q3 Is there an English test? There are 2 ways that students may enter Canadian Pathways/EAP: 1. Take our EC online test so our admissions team can assess how many weeks of EAP a student needs to reach their desired entry level for one of our pathway partners, or 2. Present a recent IELTS test (or acceptable equivalent) to prove their current English ability. Q4 What is the timetable like in Canadian Pathways/EAP? The Canadian Pathways/EAP Program is offered as Semi-Intensive or Intensive, giving students a total of 18 hours per week or 22.5 hours per week, respectively, 5 days per week. Please note that timetables are subject to change, so for current timetables please refer to partners.ecenglish.com or get in touch with your local EC representative. Q5 Is it possible to take another English course before Canadian Pathways/EAP? Yes. Students may take any number of other English courses entering Canadian Pathways/EAP. Q6 Are there specific start dates for the Canadian Pathways/EAP? Yes. Toronto and Vancouver have start dates every month. Please refer to either ecenglish.com or partners.ecenglish.com for start dates. 22
QUESTIONNAIRE This is meant for advising purposes only. It does not guarantee conditional admission. Please scan and email this form to VeronikaShaytarova@ecenglish.com. An EC Pathways Counsellor will send you a list of program recommendations. What is your tuition budget per year? Name: $15,000 – $20,000 Date of Birth: DD | MM | YYYY $21,000 – $30,000 Email: $31,000+ Do you want to apply for a post-graduation work permit after you finish college/university in Canada? Level of Education Completed? Yes No In High School now High School My area of interest is: (i.e. Marketing, Civil Engineering, Tourism, etc. ) University - My Program was: Please be specific. We will prepare detailed information for you. Master Degree - My Program was: I am interested in a: 2 – 3-year Diploma What is your work experience? 4-year Bachelor Degree (including part-time or internships) 1-year Postgraguate Specialization Preferred Location in Canada: Toronto Montreal Vancouver Do you have a TOEFL or IELTS score? No Preference When do you want to begin your studies in Canada? Will you consider studying in a small city in Canada? September Yes No May The advantages are: • Lower cost of living. January • chools in smaller cities often have specialized programs S that are not offered in Toronto or Vancouver. Year: • Often, you receive more attention and support from the schools in smaller cities. 23
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