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LEVELS 1 to 4ESL English as a Second Language

LEVELS 5 to 8EAP General Arts and Science – English for Academic Purposes

English Language Studies

ENGLISH AT GEORGIAN COLLEGEWe offer English programs with fast and efficient progression that combine intensive studies with social and cultural activities. This provides international students with deep cultural and social integration. Our English programs at the Barrie Campus provide the necessary skills for students to succeed in higher education, work and life in Canada.

Our multimedia classrooms and computer labs, TESL-certified teachers, and college activities create an ideal environment for non-native speakers of English to practise and improve their English skills in class and online.

Students who successfully complete levels 7 and 8 gain direct entry into most postsecondary programs and obtain an Ontario College Certificate.

ENJOY THE LIFESTYLE OF BARRIE AND REGIONThe City of Barrie, located on the shores of Lake Simcoe, is surrounded by rich natural scenery, including sandy beaches, scenic hills, and parks. The Barrie area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ontario.

Within 45 minutes driving distance of Toronto, and with a considerably lower cost of living, Barrie is the perfect place for international students to experience a true cultural immersion and to find opportunities for professional career development in a friendly Canadian community.

Barrie is Toronto’s playground, where getaway weekends and great shopping are just the beginning. It offers everything the big city has to offer, but in a smaller, greener, and safer environment.

International students have the opportunity to live in a truly Canadian setting with the best integration possible with Canadian students.

Barrie has a vibrant nightlife with numerous dining options, bars, and restaurants. The city also offers art festivals, music, world cuisine, parks, museums, art galleries, ecotourism, sports, and various waterfront activities.

OUTSTANDING FACILITIES AT THE BARRIE CAMPUSBenefit from: free Wi-Fi and more than 3,000 computers across the campus. Enjoy multiple study areas and multimedia technology inside many of our classrooms. Work out in a fully-equipped gym and a gymnasium for basketball, soccer, volleyball and other sports.

Join varsity and intramural teams and compete in your favourite sport. You’ll also find an art gallery, a library, a massage therapy clinic, an oral health clinic, a nurse practitioner-led clinic, a speech, hearing and language clinic, an optical clinic and store, a spa and esthetics clinic, a hotel and conference centre, a bookstore, and more!

For dining, you can choose from the cafeteria, The Last Class restaurant and bar with dancing and special events, The First Class lounge for breakfast and lunch, two Tim Hortons, Pizza Pizza, Subway, the Georgian Dining Room (a fine dining restaurant run by students) and a lunch service co-ordinated by culinary students.

OVER 77% OF STUDENTSON CAMPUS AREENGLISH-SPEAKINGCANADIANSThe Barrie Campus offers an ideal environment for daily integrationof international students. Outside the classroom, studentsbenefit from a collegeatmosphere with varied activities happening all the time! Once outside the classroom,you are with native speaking

GET OUTAND PLAYOntario skidestination

20+ ski andsnowboard resorts

Beaches and parks

20+ golf courses

Lakes and mountains

Home of Canada’s largest outdoor student-run

Auto Show100+ indoor and outdoor activities

3 movietheatres

4 shopping malls

FULL AND SHAREDHOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION

OFF-CAMPUSRESIDENCEACCOMMODATION

GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE CERTIFICATE IN ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

Levels 5 to 8In this program, English language learners develop English proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and listening. Students also focus on essential skills for success and communication skills in various contexts. Language learning is facilitated through interactive activities, assignments, group work, multimedia materials, and in-class instruction.

To graduate from this program, the passing mark is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester. Upon successful completion of levels 7 and 8, graduates can enter directly into diploma programs. For students completing level 8 only, the passing mark is 80% (diploma program). There are other programs, such as degree programs that require a higher average.

For students TOEFL iBT 31+; or IELTS 5+

Students in level 5 or higher receive academic credits for their program plus a General Arts and Science Ontario College Certificate in EAP on completion of levels 7 and 8.

Mandatory coursesLevel 7EAPC 1701 Writing and GrammarEAPC 1702 Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation EAPC 1703 Reading and Vocabulary

Mandatory coursesLevel 6EAPC 1601 Writing and Grammar SkillsEAPC 1602 Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation EAPC 1603 Reading and Vocabulary

OPTIONAL COURSES (not all courses run at the same time)Students take three mandatory and one optional course per level (seven weeks)

EAPC 1000 Discovering Business English EAPC 1001 Business English ApplicationsEAPC 1002 International English Language Testing System (IELTS)EAPC 1003 English for Research and Study SkillsEAPC 1004 English Literature Studies

Level 5-6

Students must choose one of the optionalcourses per level (for students enrolled in sessions beginning every seven weeks)

Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory Optional Mandatory Mandatory Mandatory GenEd

Level 7-8Students enrolled in a full 14-week semester and who start on certain dates in September, January or May are eligible to earn a general academic credit from the first year of a diploma program in place of the two optional courses. Please ask for details.

Levels 1 to 4English as a Second Language (ESL) students are prepared for success in general English. Students are provided with an introduction through intermediate level English language courses in reading, writing, speaking, grammar, vocabulary and listening. The curriculum includes classroom and technology-assisted ESL learning. ESL students explore Canadian and intercultural contexts through everyday situations.

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each level, and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

GENERAL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)For students TOEFL iBT 0-30; or IELTS 0-4.5

Mandatory coursesLevel 1ESLG 0101 Writing and GrammarESLG 0102 Speaking, Listening and PronunciationESLG 0103 Reading and VocabularyESLG 0104 ESL Survival English

Mandatory coursesLevel 3ESLG 0301 Writing and GrammarESLG 0302 Speaking, Listening and PronunciationESLG 0303 Reading and Vocabulary ESLG 0304 ESL Canadian Culture

Mandatory coursesLevel 2ESLG 0201 Writing and GrammarESLG 0202 Speaking, Listening and PronunciationESLG 0203 Reading and VocabularyESLG 0204 ESL Social English 2

Mandatory coursesLevel 4ESLG 0401 Writing and Grammar ESLG 0402 Speaking, Listening and PronunciationESLG 0403 Reading and VocabularyESLG 0404 ESL Introduction to Digital Media



EAPC 1005 PronunciationEAPC 1006 English and Digital MediaEAPC 1007 Critical Thinking and Current AffairsEAPC 1009 English through Drama

HOW GEORGIAN COLLEGE’S ENGLISH LEVELS WORK

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4

1

2

7

English language levels

Europeanframework

Georgianlevels

IELTS TOEFLiBT

CambridgeTESL

TOEIC

Advanced

Upper intermediate

High intermediate

Intermediate

Low intermediatePre intermediate

Elementary

Beginner

8

5

6

5.5+ 62+ 725-799

This chart uses estimated levels only. Your level will be determined by a placement test.

8 LEVELS available

7 WEEKS each level

1 LEVEL minimum studies

2 MONTHS minimum stay

21 HRS instruction time per week

50-MINUTE teaching hour

SAMPLE TIMETABLEALL LEVELS

MON TUE WED THURS FRI

9 to 11:50 a.m.

1 to 4:50 p.m.

From 5 p.m.

3.0 0-9 0-199

3.5 10-18 200-299

4.0 19-25 300-399

4.5 26-30 400-499

5.0 31-39 500-574

5.0 40-49 575-649

6.0+ 79+ CAE 800+C1

A1A2

B1-B1B1+

B2-

B2

B2+

COMPLETION LEVEL 8

5.5 50-61 FCE 650-724

ONTARIO COLLEGE CERTIFICATE upon completion of levels 7 and 8

OR Optional

Writing and Grammar

Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation

Optional courses

Optional courses

+• higher education learning environment

• small class sizes and individualized attention

• highly-qualified instructors

• library and multimedia labs

• social and cultural activities and field trips

• speaking clubs with Canadian students

• full use of all college facilities: cafeteria, library, gymnasium, and more

• learning resources: Writing Centre, tutoring, and job preparation assistance

• safe and vibrant living environment

Campus featuresMultiple open study spaces, large library, multiple computer labs, art gallery, campus store, Academic Success Centre, student advisors, Writing Centre, Math Centre, Student Services, counsellors and Testing Services

Student fitness9,000-square-foot fitness centre with the latest equipment, 147-metre suspended running track, Olympic-sized gymnasium, and state-of-the-art climbing wall

Campus eatsBun on the Run, cafeteria, Georgian Dining Room, Pizza Pizza, Subway, The First Class Café, the Last Class restaurant and pub, and two Tim Hortons

Reading and Vocabulary

Conversation Club

General Education

courses

Writing and Grammar

Writing and Grammar

Write On! Centre

Optional courses

Optional courses


Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation





Writing and Grammar

Write On! Centre

Conversation Club

Writing and Grammar

Writing and Grammar

GENERAL EDUCATION (GenEd)COURSESCourses available daytime, evening and online

GNED 1000 Environmental ConcernsGNED 1003 Personal FinanceGNED 1004 Health and Safety in the WorkplaceGNED 1005 Human Behaviour in the WorkplaceGNED 1011 Developing LeadershipGNED 1027 French Language and CultureGNED 1036 Italian Language and CultureGNED 1054 Nutrition for Healthy LivingGNED 1075 Religion and SpiritualityGNED 2009 Understanding World ReligionGNED 2028 Lifestyle ManagementGNED 2032 Human RightsGNED 2035 Abnormal PsychologyGNED 2075 Culture and CuisinePSYL 1001 Introduction to Psychology GNED 1011 Developing LeadershipGNED 1025 German Language and CultureGNED 1026 Spanish Language and CultureGNED 1041 Ethics and IssuesGNED 1073 Inventions That Changed the WorldGNED 2035 Abnormal PsychologyPSYL 1001 Introduction to PsychologyGNED 1005 Human Behaviour in the WorkplaceGNED 1011 Developing LeadershipGNED 1017 Understanding ArtGNED 1054 Nutrition Across the LifespanGNED 2028 Lifestyle ManagementGNED 2033 World CinemaGNED 2035 Abnormal PsychologyGNED 2039 Science FictionGNED 2075 Culture and CuisineSOCL 1000 Introduction to SociologyPSYL 1001 Introduction to Psychology

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Georgian.

GEORGIAN COLLEGEBY THE NUMBERS

• graduate employment rate of 87.3 per cent

• graduate satisfaction rate of 78.3 per cent

• a recognized leader in student work experience, partnering with

6,200 co-op employers

• 11,000 full-time students and more than 2,500 international students

from over 60 countries

• 28,000 Part-time Studies registrations annually

• more than 780 articulation and transfer agreements with over 59 institutions

around the world

*Certain courses are not available on all start dates. For further information, please email us at [email protected]

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