Program Description
The program provides opportunities for students to upgrade their English language skills in all four skill areas: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Career Occupation* (if applicable)
N/A
Admission Requirements
New Link College placement test is used to determine language proficiency. The placement test scores are used to place students at an appropriate level.
Learning Objectives*
The program will develop student academic English language proficiency including the use of either receptive (listening and reading) and/or communicative language skills (speaking and writing) through connecting each lesson topic or activities with academic English context.
Upon completion of this program, students will
- demonstrate improvement in English proficiency in writing, reading, listening and speaking.
- increasingly meet the standards of the academic learning context.
- develop academic English literacy aligned with the provincial curriculum.
- nurture self-pride and self-identity in each student’s linguistic and cultural heritage
Method(s) of Evaluation*
Formative assessments are contained in the lessons. Summative assessments are based on the following criteria:
20% for attendance and participation (80% attendance is required)
20% for quizzes
20% for assignments
40% final exam
Students should achieve an overall average of 70% to advance to the next level and/or complete their program.
Completion Requirements*
There is no graduation per se. Students need to fulfil 80% of the course and achieve an overall average of 70% to advance to the next level and/or complete their program. (Students who choose to take courses that are less than 260 hours would receive assessments throughout the course but will not be issued a certificate of completion)
Program Duration
780 hours; 260 hours per course, students may register anywhere from 4 weeks to 78 weeks.
Homework Hours
2 to 4 hours per week
Delivery Methods
In-class instruction and distance instruction
Required Course Materials
All learning materials are provided by the College. Class copies may be available.
Program Organization
| Title of Course | # of Hours* |
| English Skills Upgrading Pre-Intermediate | 260 hours |
| English Skills Upgrading Intermediate | 260 hours |
| English Skills Upgrading Upper-intermediate | 260 hours |
Tuition Fee (Variable)
$1,889.00 per 1 month (full time) $850.00 per 1 month (part time)
$3,587.00 per 2 months (full time) $1,615.00 per 2 months (part time)
$5,099.00 per 3 months (full time) $2,295.00 per 3 months (part time)
$9,064.00 per 6 months (full time) $4,080.00 per 6 months (part time)
$11,330.00 per 12 months (full time) $7,140.00 per 12 months (part time)
The language programs that are longer than 6 months or for which tuition is CAD$4000 or over are protected by PTA. For more details please refer to http://www.