Gabriel Paiva - School of Continuing Studies

Gabriel Paiva
Student, Communications Certificate
“Learning English is not
about the words or
language itself but about
how you use it to improve
your life. It has made my
life easier in Canada, my
new home, and the doors it
has opened for me promise
an exciting future. I have
my dream job working
for the best construction
company in Canada.”
Live
more.
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Gabriel, originally from Argentina, is Project Manager
for PCL Construction Canada Inc., an industry leading
construction conglomerate .
ACHIE VE MORE
English
Language
Program
Let our English Language
Program help you achieve
your goals. Whether you are
studying to advance your
professional or academic
career, we can help you build
on your existing skills and
relate more to the Canadian
culture around you.
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English Language Program
Contents
Achieve More
171 Certificate in Academic English
171 Academic English
Around the world, English language skills
open doors to professional, academic and
personal success. Our interactive classes
focus on refining your communication
skills for achievement in an academic,
professional or personal environment.
With over 50 years of experience teaching
English, our internationally respected
program enriches more than 2000 students
every year from over 60 nations.
171 Certificates for Internationally Educated Professionals
171 Certificate in Business English for International Professionals
171 Advanced Certificate in Business English for International Professionals
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English Language Program –
Part Time
Academic Writing
Academically Speaking
Advanced Academic Writing
Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication
Listening Strategies
Professional Writing
Professionally Speaking
Credential Evaluation Service
Student Services
Pronunciation
Refine Your Grammar I
Refine Your Grammar II
Speak Up
English Language Career Skills
& Communications
Business English Certificates
Speaking Accurately
Writing Essentials I
Writing Essentials II
English for Teaching
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Full Time Intensive
178 English for Academic Purposes
178 Academic English
178 Academic Skills for University
& College Success
178 English for General Purposes
178 Comprehensive English
179 Speaking English
179 English for Professional Purposes
179 Business English
179 Personal Consultation
179 U of T Student Discount
In order to fulfill our mission to provide relevant
and innovative programming, we renew and
design programming throughout the year. We
may have courses or information that could
not be included at time of printing. As a result,
information in this calendar may change at any
time. While the School of Continuing Studies
aims to ensure completeness and accuracy,
please note that we reserve the right to change
the information herein.
Please visit our website, learn.utoronto.ca,
for the most up to date details on programs,
courses and certificates.
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English Language Program
Certificate in
Academic English
Academic English
Full-Time (Intensive Day Courses):
SCS 0150 Academic English
A grade of B in Advanced (Level 60)
Academic English meets the language
facility requirements for admission
to most undergraduate and graduate
degree programs at the University of
Toronto.
Certificates
for Internationally
Educated
Professionals
Certificate in Business
English for International
Professionals
This certification prepares you for the
employment or career advancement
you want and deserve. Personalized
feedback from experienced ESL
instructors, and other successful
professionals, will help you develop
the communication skills required for
the Canadian workplace. Our in-class
activities, drawn from authentic
business and professional situations,
will help improve your grammatical
accuracy in speech and writing, and
build your confidence. You will leave
this program with self-monitoring
strategies, which will ensure your
English is correct and easy to
understand, and a list of print and web
resources to ensure lifelong language
improvement.
Certificate Benefits:
• Study on a part-time basis
• Show employers your commitment
to professional development and
personal growth
• Learn how to express yourself more
accurately, concisely and appropriately for a business environment
• Develop strategies for improving
and monitoring clear speech and
effective communication
• Discover individual areas of weakness and improve on them
• Demonstrate your strengths and
capabilities
• Acquire functional business language to interact with colleagues,
clients, staff and superiors
• Learn how to improve your English
on the job
Certificate Requirements:
The Certificate requires the successful completion of the following three
(3) courses:
SCS 1121 Speaking Accurately
SCS 1337 Writing Essentials I
SCS 0166 Pronunciation
N OTE S: These courses are offered at the
high-intermediate to advanced level of English
proficiency. Students have two calendar years
within which to complete the requirements of
the Certificate. Students may also choose to
take courses individually.
Advanced Certificate
in Business English for
International Professionals
This program for professionals,
which builds on the skills from the
Certificate in Business English for
International Professionals, will
polish your language use for the most
demanding and scrutinized areas of
professional communication. This
advanced program will improve
written skills for e-mails, letters and
reports, and it will enhance your
speaking skill for complex business
exchanges, such as negotiating and
persuading, giving presentations, and
participating in meetings. You will
join other internationally educated
professionals in an active-learning
environment with meetings, casestudy analysis and role-playing.
Independent work outside the class
will encourage you to put your newly
acquired skills to use in your business
and professional life.
Advanced Certificate Benefits:
• Study on a part-time basis
• Show your employer your ability to
advance in management through
your commitment to professional
development and personal growth
• Tools and confidence to demonstrate your skills, knowledge and
potential for greater career success
• Ability to interact efficiently and
appropriately in time-sensitive
situations
• Broaden your range of tones and
registers (forceful, assertive,
diplomatic, informal and formal)
for sensitive and nuanced business
negotiations
• Learn the unspoken rules of business English
• Receive feedback about areas needing improvement
• Sophisticated language and communication skills to complement
your professional expertise
Certificate Requirements
The Advanced Certificate requires the
successful completion of the following
three (3) courses:
SCS 1120 Professionally Speaking
(recommended prerequisite
SCS 1121 Speaking
Accurately)
SCS 1914 rofessional Writing
P
(recommended prerequisite
SCS 1337 Writing Essentials I)
SCS 1241 Effective Communication and
Negotiation (recommended:
take this course last)
REC O M M EN D ED : Certificate in Business
English for International Professionals.
Formerly titled Business Communications for
International Professionals
These courses are offered at the advanced level of English proficiency.
N OTE S:
Students have two calendar years within which
to complete the requirements of the Certificate.
Students may also choose to take courses
individually.
Please visit us at our website:
learn.utoronto.ca
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English Language Program
English Language
Program – Part
Time
academic fields. At the same time,
you will acquire tools and techniques
to improve your pronunciation and
receive feedback on your communication ability.
In-class: St. George Campus
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
SCS 1912–021
SCS 1912–022
SCS 1912–023
ed 6pm–9pm
W
Sep 19–Nov 21, 2012
Wed 6pm–9pm
Feb 6–Apr 10, 2013
Tue 6pm–9pm
May 7–Jul 9, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: Students must already
possess an advanced level of proficiency in
written English.
REC O M M EN D ED: SCS 1333 Refine Your
Grammar and SCS 1337 Writing Essentials
Develop writing skills that help you
get better grades. Learn to organize,
write, edit, and revise paragraphs,
summarize, build vocabulary and
analyze discourse in short responses.
Practice writing sophisticated
academic texts using a variety of
structures.
SCS 2531–018
SCS 2531–020
SCS 2531–024
Academic Writing
For non-native speakers of English
Mississauga Campus
Advanced Academic Writing
For non-native speakers of English
In-class: St. George Campus
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
SCS 2402–010 T
hu 6pm–9pm
Sep 27–Nov 29, 2012
SCS 2402–011 Tue 6pm–9pm
Feb 5–Apr 9, 2013
SCS 2402–012 Thu 6pm–9pm
May 2–Jul 4, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: Participants must possess
an advanced level of proficiency in written
English.
P REREQ U ISIT ES: A high-intermediate to
advanced level of proficiency in spoken English.
Culture shapes communication.
Many newcomers become frustrated
because they have no way to learn
the unwritten rules for effective
workplace interpersonal and group
communications in Canada. This
course is designed specifically to
meet the needs of internationally
educated professionals. It teaches
the essential communication skills
required to survive and succeed
within a diverse, highly competitive
Canadian workplace.
REC O M M EN D ED: SCS 1912 Academic Writing
Finesse your academic writing and
express your ideas more clearly in
lengthy, complex compositions.
Learn persuasive writing techniques,
citation styles, referencing, and
in-depth discourse analysis to help
you produce effective written work for
university or college purposes.
Listening Strategies
For non-native speakers of English
In-class: St. George Campus
4 meetings (12 hours) Fee: $228
SCS 1908–018
SCS 1908–019
Academically Speaking
For non-native speakers of English
In-class: St. George Campus
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
SCS 1913–014
SCS 1913–015
SCS 1913–016
Thu 6pm–9pm
Sep 27–Nov 29, 2012
Thu 6pm–9pm
Jan 24–Mar 28, 2013
Thu 6pm–9pm
May 2–Jul 4, 2013
Canadian Workplace Culture
and Communication
Develop the confidence to interact in
academic settings, ask and respond
to questions, seek clarification, lead
discussions, and debate topics in
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at 9:30am–12:30pm
S
Sep 22–Oct 13, 2012
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
May 25–Jun 15, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: A high-intermediate to
advanced level of proficiency in spoken English.
In-class
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
St. George Campus
SCS 2531–019
SCS 2531–022
SCS 2531–023
P REREQ U ISIT ES: Students must already
possess a high-intermediate to advanced level
of proficiency in spoken English.
on 6pm–9pm
M
Sep 24–Dec 3, 2012
Mon 6pm–9pm
Jan 21–Apr 1, 2013
Mon 6pm–9pm
May 6–Jul 22, 2013
ed 6pm–9pm
W
Sep 19–Nov 21, 2012
Thu 6pm–9pm
Jan 24–Mar 28, 2013
Tue 6pm–9pm
May 7–Jul 9, 2013
Whether listening to a lecture, a news
broadcast, or a song, or engaged in
a conversation, we require listening
skills that help us actively evaluate the
information being shared. This course
helps you develop these critical
listening skills and strategies so that
you can understand and remember
spoken English more effectively.
English Language Program
Professional Writing
Professionally Speaking
For non-native speakers of English
For non-native speakers of English
In-class
In-class
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
St. George Campus
St. George Campus
SCS 1914–037
on 6pm–9pm
M
Sep 24–Dec 3, 2012
SCS 1914–039 Mon 6pm–9pm
Sep 24–Dec 3, 2012
SCS 1914–040 Thu 6pm–9pm
Sep 27–Nov 29, 2012
SCS 1914–041 Mon 6pm–9pm
Jan 21–Apr 1, 2013
SCS 1914–044 Wed 6pm–9pm
May 1–Jul 3, 2013
SCS 1120–056
Mississauga Campus
Mississauga Campus
SCS 1914–038
SCS 1120–058
SCS 1914–042
SCS 1914–045
ue 6pm–9pm
T
Sep 18–Nov 20, 2012
Tue 6pm–9pm
Feb 5–Apr 9, 2013
Thu 6pm–9pm
May 2–Jul 4, 2013
SCS 1120–057
SCS 1120–059
SCS 1120–061
SCS 1120–063
ue 6pm–9pm
T
Sep 18–Nov 20, 2012
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
Sep 22–Nov 24, 2012
Tue 6pm–9pm
Feb 5–Apr 9, 2013
Tue 6pm–9pm
May 7–Jul 9, 2013
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
May 4–Jul 6, 2013
ed 6pm–9pm
W
Sep 19–Nov 21, 2012
SCS 1120–060 Wed 6pm–9pm
Feb 6–Apr 10, 2013
SCS 1120–062 Wed 6pm–9pm
May 1–Jul 3, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: An advanced level of
proficiency in spoken English.
P REREQ U ISIT ES: An advanced level of
proficiency in spoken English.
REC O M M EN D ED: SCS 1337 Writing Essentials
REC O M M EN D ED: SCS 1121 Speaking
Accurately
C ER T I FI CATI O N: Advanced Certificate in
Business English for International Professionals
A professional is evaluated and
promoted largely based on his or her
ability to communicate effectively.
Gain confidence in your writing for
business and professional purposes.
This course will give you an overview
of the major formats and styles of
written business communication
paired with guidance for writing
persuasively and clearly.
C ERTIFI CATI O N: Advanced Certificate in
Business English for International Professionals
Strong oral communication is
important for success in the workplace. Explore a range of practical and
professional business skills including
how to contribute effectively during
meetings, lead meetings, develop a
North American presentation style
and improve your social small talk and
performance at networking events.
Credential
Evaluation
Service
Our Comparative
Education Service (CES)
will help prospective
employers understand
your international education credentials from a
Canadian perspective. Our
expert staff can provide
official documentation of
international academic
equivalents.
U of T’s assessments
are highly regarded by
employers, customs
officials, and immigration
agencies – and satisfy
the requirements for visa
permits through United
States immigration.
U of T is recognized by
the Canadian Information
Centre for International
Credentials and has over
40 years experience as the
first credential evaluation
service in Canada.
For full information on
our services visit us at
learn.utoronto.ca/ces. CES
clients who have purchased
a credential assessment
are eligible for a discount
for all Business and
Professional Studies or
English Language Program
courses.
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English Language Program
Student Services
Support
As a full-time ELP student
you have access to our student services team. Join
a workshop or drop in for
advice about applying to
university, visas, immigration and more.
Extra-curricular Activities
We believe that the best
way to learn a language is
to ‘live’ it. From sports, to
music, to publishing, our
goal is to deliver the most
varied approach to language learning possible.
Volunteer
Experience Program
You too can make a difference! All full-time ELP
students are eligible to join
the Volunteer Experience
Program and participate
in city-wide group events.
After completing 20 hours
of volunteering, students
will earn a certificate.
University Application
Program
We can help you fulfill
your academic goals at
the University of Toronto
or at another college or
university. Our staff provides advice to all full-time
ELP students to guide you
to success. We also hold
workshops and information sessions to further
support you.
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Pronunciation
Refine Your Grammar I
For non-native speakers of English
For non-native speakers of English
In-class
In-class: St. George Campus
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
St. George Campus
SCS 1333–029 W
ed 6pm–9pm
Feb 6–Apr 10, 2013
SCS 1333–030 Wed 6pm–9pm
May 1–Jul 3, 2013
SCS 1333–031 Mon 6pm–9pm
Sep 24–Dec 3, 2012
SCS 0166–070 T
hu 6pm–9pm
Sep 27–Nov 29, 2012
SCS 0166–071 Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
Sep 22–Dec 1, 2012
SCS 0166–073 Tue 6pm–9pm
Feb 5–Apr 9, 2013
SCS 0166–075 Tue 6pm–9pm
May 7–Jul 9, 2013
SCS 0166–077 Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
May 4–Jul 20, 2013
Mississauga Campus
SCS 0166–072 T
ue 6pm–9pm
Sep 18–Nov 20, 2012
SCS 0166–074 Wed 6pm–9pm
Feb 6–Apr 10, 2013
SCS 0166–078 Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
May 4–Jul 20, 2013
Scarborough Campus
SCS 0166–076 T
hu 6pm–9pm
May 2–Jul 4, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: A high-intermediate to
advanced level of proficiency in spoken English.
C ERTIFI CATI O N: Business English for
International Professionals
Good pronunciation is key to ensuring
that people understand what you are
saying. Following an initial assessment of your pronunciation abilities,
this course will work on developing
your pronunciation awareness and
skills in order to help you be understood, increase accuracy and become
more fluent
P REREQ U ISIT ES: A high intermediate to
advanced level of proficiency in spoken English.
REC O M M EN D ED: SCS 1337 Writing Essentials I
Grammar provides the structure to
language. This course addresses the
most problematic points of English
grammar with the goal of improving
your ability to communicate intelligently and clearly. You will analyze
structure and meaning as well as have
the opportunity to practice those
grammar points in authentic activities.
Refine Your Grammar II
For non-native speakers of English
In-class: St. George Campus
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
SCS 2559–005 W
ed 6pm–9pm
Sep 19–Nov 21, 2012
SCS 2559–006 Thu 6pm–9pm
Jan 24–Mar 28, 2013
SCS 2559–007 Thu 6pm–9pm
May 2–Jul 4, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: SCS 1333 Refine Your
Grammar I
Refine Your Grammar II complements
Refine Your Grammar I. This course
takes an in-depth approach to looking
at the difficult areas of grammar
in a practical manner. It is designed
for those in either business or
academic environments who wish
to understand and practice using
structures that often cause difficulty
in written communication.
English Language Program
Speak Up
For non-native speakers of English
In-class: St. George Campus
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
SCS 1911–019
SCS 1911–020
SCS 1911–021
hu 6pm–9pm
T
Sep 27–Nov 29, 2012
Tue 6pm–9pm
Feb 5–Apr 9, 2013
Tue 6pm–9pm
May 7–Jul 9, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: An intermediate to advanced
level of proficiency in spoken English.
Develop your speaking and listening
skills through conversations and
discussions of general topics and
current events in a relaxed classroom
setting alongside other learners. By
applying what you learn inside the
classroom, you will develop your
confidence to interact successfully
outside the classroom.
English Language
Career Skills
& Communications
Enhance your English language skills, improve your confidence and prepare yourself for the demands of conducting
business worldwide.
Focused on communication, these programs will help you
develop the core speaking, listening, reading and writing skills
you will need on a daily basis as an international professional.
We offer a variety of courses that can be combined to focus
on your personal goals. For complete information visit learn.
utoronto.ca
The following courses are designed to help you optimize your
workplace English skills:
SCS 2531 Canadian Workplace Culture and Communication
SCS 1908 Listening Strategies
SCS 1914 Professional Writing
SCS 1120 Professionally Speaking
SCS 0166 Pronunciation
SCS 1333 Refine Your Grammar I
SCS 2559 Refine Your Grammar II
SCS 1911 Speak Up
SCS 1121 Speaking Accurately
SCS 1337 Writing Essentials I
SCS 2640 Writing Essentials II
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English Language Program
Business English
Certificates for International
Professionals
Improve your business English to get the job or promotion
you want. Earn certification from the University of Toronto to
help set you apart for employment and advancement.
Speaking Accurately
For non-native speakers of English
In-class
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
St. George Campus
SCS 1121–068
SCS 1121–069
Business English
for International Professionals
Certificate
SCS 1121–070
This three course certificate focuses on the language and
communication skills required for success in the Canadian
workplace. Improve your speaking and writing ability and
build accuracy skills and confidence as you participate in
activities from authentic business and professional situations. Learn techniques to help you communicate concisely
and be understood. Receive personalized feedback in a
friendly and supportive environment.
SCS 1121–078
SCS 1121–073
SCS 1121–074
SCS 1121–075
Mississauga Campus
SCS 1121–071
SCS 1121–072
SCS 1121–076
Building on the skills acquired in Business English for
International Professionals this program will polish your use
of business English and help you excel in demanding professional situations. The Certificate can be pursued on a parttime basis and requires the successful completion of three
(3) requisite courses.
Please visit the beginning of this section, on page 171 for
more details about these certificates.
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Thu 6pm–9pm
Sep 27–Nov 29, 2012
Thu 6pm–9pm
Jan 24–Mar 28, 2013
Wed 6pm–9pm
May 1–Jul 3, 2013
Scarborough Campus
SCS 1121–077
Advanced Certificate
in Business English
for International Professionals
at 9:30am–12:30pm
S
Sep 22–Nov 24, 2012
Tue 6pm–9pm
Sep 18–Nov 20, 2012
Wed 6pm–9pm
Sep 19–Nov 21, 2012
Thu 6pm–9pm
Jan 24–Mar 28, 2013
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
Jan 26–Apr 13, 2013
Tue 6pm–9pm
May 7–Jul 9, 2013
Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
May 4–Jul 20, 2013
ed 6pm–9pm
W
May 1–Jul 3, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: A high-intermediate to
advanced level of proficiency in spoken English.
C ERT I FI CAT I O N: Business English for
International Professionals
Grammatical errors can obscure the
best ideas. Learn to speak accurately
in order to interact in a variety of
everyday, academic or professional
situations. This course focuses on
sentence-level grammar for spoken
English with stress on accuracy.
English Language Program
Writing Essentials I
Writing Essentials II
For non-native speakers of English
For non-native speakers of English
In-class
In-class: St. George Campus
10 meetings (30 hours) Fee: $590
10 meetings (30 hours) $590
St. George Campus
SCS 2640–005 T
hu 6pm–9pm
Sep 27–Nov 29, 2012
SCS 2640–006 Thu 6pm–9pm
Jan 24–Mar 28, 2013
SCS 2640–007 Thu 6pm–9pm
May 2–Jul 4, 2013
SCS 1337–056
at 9:30am–12:30pm
S
Sep 22–Dec 1, 2012
SCS 1337–058 Tue 6pm–9pm
Sep 18–Nov 20, 2012
SCS 1337–060 Tue 6pm–9pm
Feb 5–Apr 9, 2013
SCS 1337–061 Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
Jan 26–Apr 13, 2013
SCS 1337–063 Wed 6pm–9pm
May 1–Jul 3, 2013
SCS 1337–065 Sat 9:30am–12:30pm
May 4–Jul 20, 2013
Mississauga Campus
SCS 1337–057
SCS 1337–059
SCS 1337–064
on 6pm–9pm
M
Sep 24–Dec 3, 2012
Mon 6pm–9pm
Jan 21–Apr 1, 2013
Thu 6pm–9pm
May 2–Jul 4, 2013
Scarborough Campus
SCS 1337–062
ue 6pm–9pm
T
May 7–Jul 9, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: A high-intermediate to
advanced level of proficiency speaking English.
REC O M M EN D ED: SCS 1333 Refine Your
Grammar
C ER T I FI CATI O N: Business English for
International Professionals
Here is your opportunity to build
a solid foundation for written
communication in a professional
setting. Don’t let poor grammar stand
in the way of clear, sophisticated
writing. Improve your understanding
of grammar and practice it in
authentic writing tasks. This course
provides a solid foundation for
effective written communication.
P REREQ U ISIT ES: SCS 1337 Writing Essentials I
REC O M M EN D ED: SCS 2559 Refine Your
Grammar II
Writing Essentials II continues the
work you began on developing your
writing skills in Writing Essentials I.
The skills this course will help you
develop are applicable to both workplace and academic writing.
English for
Teaching
The English Language
Program can provide
instruction to groups of
15 or more. This program
provides English language
instruction to:
1. International English as a
Foreign Language (EFL)
teachers
2. International teachers
and professors who
deliver their instruction
in English
3. International students
hoping to pursue a
career as an EFL teacher
The course will help students to improve their
English language skills
development (both competency and confidence)
in the context of current
and innovative teaching
and learning approaches
to English as a Foreign
Language. Participants
will develop a customized teaching portfolio
including resources and
materials for their home
classrooms.
For details, please contact
us at 416-978-5104 or
[email protected]
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English Language Program
English Language
Program – Full
Time Intensive
Academic Skills for University
& College Success
For non-native speakers of English
In-class: St. George Campus
English for Academic
Purposes
Academic English
12 weeks Fee: $4475
SCS 2491–008 M
on, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Sep 24–Dec 14, 2012
English for General Purposes
Comprehensive English
For non-native speakers of English
In-class: St. George Campus
6 weeks Fee: $2575
SCS 0151–092
on, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
M
9am–1pm
Sep 24–Nov 2, 2012
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Nov 5–Dec 14, 2012
For non-native speakers of English
12 weeks Fee: $4645
SCS 0151–093
In-class: St. George Campus
SCS 2491–009 M
on, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Jan 14–Apr 5, 2013
SCS 2491–010 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
May 21–Aug 16, 2013
6 weeks Fee: $2730
12 weeks Fee: $5225
SCS 0150–048 M
on, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
1pm–5pm
Sep 24–Dec 14, 2012
12 weeks Fee: $5460
SCS 0150–049 M
on, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
1pm–5pm
Jan 14–Apr 5, 2013
SCS 0150–050 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
1pm–5pm
Apr 8–Jun 28, 2013
SCS 0150–051 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
1pm–5pm
Jul 8–Sep 27, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: Suitable for non-native
speakers of English with a beginner to advanced
proficiency level in English.
C ER T I FI CATI O N: Academic English
Prepare for an undergraduate or
graduate degree at an Englishspeaking university or college.
Develop the confidence that will
help you excel in a challenging
academic environment. This course
will strengthen your language
skills and academic strategies in
reading, writing, listening and
speaking. “Grade B” or above in
Academic English Level 60 satisfies
the language-facility requirement
for admission to undergraduate and
most graduate programs at the
University of Toronto. Some other
Canadian universities and colleges
also accept students from our
Academic English course without
additional language tests.
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P REREQ U ISIT ES: For students who have
met the language-facility requirement of their
intended university or college. Students will
be asked to provide evidence of a suitable
grade from SCS 0150 Academic English, an
IELTS or TOEFL certificate, or other equivalent
documentation. Students who are unable to
satisfy the language standard will be offered an
alternative English Language Program course
(additional fees may apply) or a full refund.
Prepare for success! Develop and
enhance your research and communication skills for academic studies at a
North American university or college.
In this course, you will build your
existing English-language ability using
content that focuses on your chosen
academic field.
SCS 0151–094
SCS 0151–095
SCS 0151–096
SCS 0151–097
SCS 0151–098
SCS 0151–099
on, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
M
9am–1pm
Jan 14–Feb 22, 2013
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Feb 25–Apr 5, 2013
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Apr 8–May 17, 2013
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
May 21–Jun 28, 2013
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Jul 8–Aug 16, 2013
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Aug 19–Sep 27, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: Suitable for non-native
speakers of English with a beginner to advanced
proficiency level in English.
Develop your everyday language
skills, and increase your confidence
speaking English at work or with
friends. This course will help you practice your English with an emphasis
on speaking and listening. At higher
levels, select your own “focus” class
and create a program of study that
is right for you. Examples of possible
“focus” classes include: Business
English, Structure and Vocabulary;
TOEFL Test Preparation; Topical
Reading and Discussion; or English
Through Movies. Topic choices
vary from term to term. Afternoon
workshops and our popular Coffee
Chat will give you further chances to
improve your English.
English Language Program
Speaking English
For non-native speakers of English
English for Professional
Purposes
In-class: St. George Campus
Business English
6 weeks Fee: $1365
For non-native speakers of English
SCS 1660–041 M
on, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Jan 14–Feb 1, 2013
SCS 1660–042 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Feb 4–22, 2013
SCS 1660–043 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Feb 25–Mar 15, 2013
SCS 1660–044 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Mar 18–Apr 5, 2013
SCS 1660–045 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Jul 8–26, 2013
SCS 1660–046 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Jul 29–Aug 16, 2013
SCS 1660–047 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Aug 19–Sep 6, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: Suitable for non-native
speakers of English who possess a beginner to
advanced proficiency level in English.
Learn English while you have fun in the
world’s most culturally diverse city!
Improve your speaking and listening
quickly in this intensive three-week
course. We’ve designed this course
to prepare you for a wide range of
situations. Join other students from
around the world as you explore
Toronto. Sign up for additional workshops and join our popular afternoon
Coffee Chat to participate in speaking
activities over refreshments.
Gain
more.
In-class: St. George Campus
12 weeks Fee: $4645
SCS 2170–018
on, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
M
9am–1pm
Jan 14–Apr 5, 2013
SCS 2170–019 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Apr 8–Jun 28, 2013
SCS 2170–020 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
9am–1pm
Jul 8–Sep 27, 2013
P REREQ U ISIT ES: Suitable for aspiring
professionals with limited or no work
experience. Participants must possess
language proficiency equivalent to SCS 0150
Academic English Level 60, high-intermediate
or advanced level in SCS 0151 Comprehensive
English or a TOEIC score of 700 or better.
Students whose placement test results do
not meet the prerequisite will be transferred
to Comprehensive English with a focus on
Business English.
Improve your ability to speak English
with business people and other
professionals. Develop your understanding of North American business
culture. This course uses business
scenarios to increase your language
and communication skills in areas,
such as marketing, finance, management and workplace organizational
structure. It is designed to help
aspiring professionals with limited
or no work experience develop the
necessary vocabulary and language
structures to discuss business topics
and issues at a basic level.
Personal
Consultation
If you are a non-native
speaker of English and
would like to improve
your language skills but
are unsure which course
is best for you, we can
provide a personal consultation with one of our
coordinators.
If you have questions
or would like to book
a personal consultation
between the hours
of 10am to 4pm Monday
to Friday, please
contact us via e-mail at
[email protected].
You may also visit our
website at: learn.english.
utoronto.ca/courses/
personal-consultation
This service is free of
charge.
U of T Student
Discount
Currently registered
U of T degree students or
Post-Doctoral Fellows can
receive a discount of 25%
on all English Language
Program part-time courses.
For details, please contact
us at 416-978-5104.
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