Toronto - University Skills Preparation - Canada
Many students work extremely hard to improve their skills in English in the hope they will be accepted into Canadian university programmes. This course ensures that students have the language and the skills to succeed in an academic environment.
You’ll get more out of this course if
- You want to enter an English speaking university.
- You are committed to long term study and have a very high level of English.
- You want to learn the skills you will need to succeed at university.
What can you expect on this course?
During the University Skills Preparation course, students will work to develop the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as they are needed in academic settings. They will learn to recognise, gather and organise relevant information from a variety of authentic source materials to successfully fulfil academic writing tasks.
- Note taking
- Team working
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Research and referencing
- Essay writing
- Giving seminars and presentations.
Critical reading and effective writing will be taught, and students will also gain the speaking experience to prepare them for delivering formal presentations and to participating in seminar discussions. Effective listening strategies in academic situations such as lectures and seminars will also be thoroughly discussed and practised.
EC Canada's Academic Partners
Our students can be accepted at one of our partner institutes. Once in Canada, the student must successfully complete an EC Canada level designated by our academic partner.
Course Start Dates 2012:
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Facts
- Minimum Level: Advanced
- Course Duration: 12 weeks
- 25 lessons per week (22 hours, 50 minutes)
- 1 lesson = 55 minutes (afternoon lessons are 70 minutes)
- Maximum 15 students in class
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