ESL (English as a Second Language) Intensive

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 daily at NorQuest’s Downtown Campus. We will also help you apply for financial assistance if you are eligible. Flexible, modular delivery makes planning your program easy. Phone 780.644.6740 to make an appointment.

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

The CLB 7 exit test offered to students in ESLG 1099 (English for Careers) is accepted for admission into NorQuest’s Business Career programs (Administrative Professional, Business Administration, and Hospital Unit Clerk).

Admission Requirements

• Placement assessment
• Not eligible for LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
• Program interview

Progression

Students must make adequate progress in each course to progress through the program.

Tuition and Fees

2009/2010 Tuition and Fees (pdf)

Funding Your Education

Students in this program may be eligible for Alberta government funding including costs for tuition, books, and living expenses.

Course Listing (2009/10)

Not all courses are offered each academic year.

Last updated: April 29, 2008