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Intensive English (ESL)

St. George International College
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ENROLLMENT and PLACEMENT:

Upon registration, new students do an oral and written assessment test in order to be placed in an ESL class which corresponds to their level of English. Each session is in two parts which lasts for 8 weeks. Students who obtain a letter grade of B(80%) or higher will be able to move on to the next level. Most students enroll for 4-6 sessions. After passing Intermediate level 3, students are eligible to apply for the diploma courses.

ESL ADVANTAGES (Basic to high Intermediate)

Diverse Programming: Our programs (Starter to Advanced) are designed differently to focus on the particular English needs of that level and prevent students who take all levels from ever become bored! We also can accommodate split skills.

Comprehensive program: Students learn and practice all skills in English: reading, writing, listening and speaking on a daily basis.

Accessibility to Exceptional Teachers: We have professional, experienced teachers who love their jobs and are sociable with the students in and outside the class and are available for consultation.

Friendly Atmosphere: We are a big school with a big heart. Everyone is like family

Fun Activities: We have school tournaments and encourage daily activities; once a month teachers and ESL classes have an all day excursion to have fun and meet students from other levels.

ESL ADVANTAGES (Advanced):

Function and Fluency: Students at this level work on building their fluency in English by practicing speaking skills and functions used daily by Native Speakers.

Authentic Material: Students are challenged by going beyond ESL resources to actual English readings and vocabulary as used by Native Speakers in the real world.

University and College Pathway: The courses in the program aid the translation of students into SGIC UCPP, which models itself on Canadian University/ College-level content, instruction and expectation.

ALL LEVELS:

CFCC ( Canadian Friends Conversation Club) (3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Monday to Thursday)
ESL Students from all levels are welcome to join our daily Canadian Friends Conversation Club, where students can practice their conversation skills and have fun with. This is a great way for students to learn about Canadian culture and have fun in either the classroom or on one of the many field trips!

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-48 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Break
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Morning session
10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Afternoon session
12:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Break
01:25 PM - 01:35 PM
Afternoon session
01:35 PM - 02:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 15 - 50 years old
Average 26 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

St. George International College is an English school for foreign people that offers different programs, from the classical ESL (English as a Second Language) to other ones such as Business English, IELTS or TOEFL, Teaching English for Children program, Speaking for Success media program and our excellent program of UCPP that prepares the student to go to a Canadian College or University.

SGIC was founded in 1994 and it has qualified Canadian teachers. Our schools in Toronto and Vancouver have a complete structure with a computer room and the cafeteria where the students can practice the language and make friends after class. Also, the students have a funny activity calendar updated every month which help them to immerse in the Canadian culture. Both campuses are located in downtown with easy access to public transportation, restaurants and every kind of entertainment.

Year opened
1994
Number of classrooms
27

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

SGIC has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Alexander College
Algoma University
Algonquin College
Brock University
Centennial College
Conestoga College
Confederation College
Fanshawe College
Laurentian University of Sudbury
Niagara College
Seneca College
Sheridan College
Sprott Shaw College
Sprott Shaw College
St Lawrence College
York University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at St. George International College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 26. In the summer, the average age is 26.

SGIC teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
40%
South Korea
29%
Colombia
10%
Japan
7%
Chile
5%
Mexico
5%
Ecuador
4%

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

St George International College is centrally located in downtown Vancouver, Canada's third largest metropolitan city, the largest in the province of British Columbia located in the Pacific West Coast, surrounded on three sides by water.

Vancouver consistently ranks as the best city in the world to live based on its high quality of live. Vancouver offers the mildest climate of Canada and is the only place where you can ski and swim on the same day! Study in Canada's warmest and most naturally beautiful city and experience:

- Its breath-taking coastline, surrounding mountain range, 200 parks, beaches, and ancient redwoods and cedar.

- The amazing coffee shops, museums, and the famous Robson street.

- Entertain and vibrant areas such as Yaletown, gastown, Granville Island..

- Its relaxed, friendly and fresh social scene.

- The proximity to Whistler, Victoria and Seattle

Our school facilities are close to Granville Skytren Station and several buses, and It has a walking distance to shopping, restaurants and cafes located in Granville and Robson street, Gastown and Yalewton.

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"Very good I recommend"

Clément Chelouche, student from Canada

Very good with teachers who understand the difficulty of the students

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Date of study
25 Apr 2022 - 29 Apr 2022
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Francesca Iligaray, International Marketer at St. George International College responded to this review.
27 June 2022

Thank you very much for your opinion! We gladly had the chance to have you as a student.
All the best for you, and we hope you enjoyed learning English at SGIC!

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Housing

SGIC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 360
weekly
Age range: 15 - 50 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, and other
Distance to school: 30 - 50 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 360
The home placement program is available for all sessions. Home placement promotes friendship and cross-cultural communication and is a great way for you to improve your English while experiencing Canadian living.

Students will be matched with Canadian hosts based on your requests. Hosts will provide three meals a day, as well as a comfortable room with a bed, desk and other furnishings.

All homes are in close proximity to the subway station, our efficient and safe transit system.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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