ESL (English as a Second Language) Intensive
This program is now full for the Spring 2011 Term
- Full-time and part-time studies
- Daytime classes
- 16-week semesters
- Fall, winter, and spring starts
- Downtown Edmonton campus
Program Overview
Are you a newcomer or visitor to Canada? Do you need a full-time or part-time program in English as a second language to achieve your personal, academic, or professional goals? Learn to communicate with confidence in a variety of situations. Improve your pronunciation, speaking fluency, and speaking correctness. Expand your vocabulary and use of idiomatic language. Develop reading strategies and clear writing skills to prepare for further academic studies or employment.
The ESL Intensive program integrates computer instruction into each level. Practice in the language lab will help you improve your speaking and listening skills.
Language instruction prepares you for further education and employment. All instructors are professionally trained and experienced in teaching English as a second language.
Free placement testing is available at NorQuest's Downtown Campus. Phone 780.644.6740 for an appointment. We will also help you apply for financial assistance if you are eligible. Flexible, modular delivery makes planning your program easy.
Career Potential
English skills are required for success and promotion in any job or career in Canada. NorQuest's ESL Intensive program helps you become qualified for more and better jobs.
Transferability
Students who successfully complete ESL courses at various levels will meet the language requirements for a number of programs at NorQuest
Admission Requirements (2011-2012)
- Placement assessment to determine course level
- Minimum 17 years of age
- Program interview with an academic advisor to clarify educational and vocational goals. Please contact the Prospective Student Office at 780.644.6590.
Admission Requirements (2012-2013)
- Placement assessment to determine course level
- Minimum 17 years of age
- Program interview with an academic advisor to clarify educational and vocational goals*
*For your program interview, please contact the Prospective Student Office at 780.644.6590.
Progression
Students must make adequate progress in each course to progress through the program.
Tuition and Fees
Please refer to our Tuition and Fees page for the 2011/12 tuition and fees schedule.
Course Listing (2011/12)
- Not all courses are offered each academic year.
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Hours |
Credits |
| Listening/Speaking Courses |
| ESLS 1000 |
Listening/Speaking 100 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 1100 |
Listening/Speaking 110 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 2000 |
Listening/Speaking 200 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 2100 |
Listening/Speaking 210 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 3000 |
Listening/Speaking 300 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 3100 |
Listening/Speaking 310 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 4000 |
Listening/Speaking 400 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 4100 |
Listening/Speaking 410 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 5000 |
Listening/Speaking 500 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 5100 |
Listening/Speaking 510 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 6000 |
Listening/Speaking 600 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 6100 |
Listening/Speaking 610 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 7000 |
Listening/Speaking 700 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 7100 |
Listening/Speaking 710 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLS 8000 |
Listening/Speaking 800 |
180 |
7.0 |
| Reading/Writing Courses |
| ESLW 1000 |
Reading/Writing 100 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 1100 |
Reading/Writing 110 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 2000 |
Reading/Writing 200 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 2100 |
Reading/Writing 210 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 3000 |
Reading/Writing 300 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 3100 |
Reading/Writing 310 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 4000 |
Reading/Writing 400 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 4100 |
Reading/Writing 410 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 5000 |
Reading/Writing 500 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 5100 |
Reading/Writing 510 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 6000 |
Reading/Writing 600 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 6100 |
Reading/Writing 610 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 7000 |
Reading/Writing 700 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 7100 |
Reading/Writing 710 |
180 |
7.0 |
| ESLW 8000 |
Reading/Writing 800 |
180 |
7.0 |
Last updated:
October 10, 2011
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