schoolOverview

Location:

GEOS Victoria is located in a heritage building in the heart of downtown Victoria, on the main street - Douglas Street. We are only a quick stroll away from Victoria's Old Town, where countless upscale restaurants, and fun pubs can be found. GEOS Victoria's neighbors include the The Bay Centre, the Royal British Columbia Museum, and the famous Fairmont Empress Hotel. Five minutes away from the GEOS Victoria school is the Inner Harbour, one of Victoria's main tourist attractions.

Instructor's Qualifications:

University Degree, TESL Certificate (from a TESL-Canada recognized program)

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Programs Available

Super-Intensive English

Focus of Study: GEOS offers a Super-Intensive English Course for those students wishing to study even more seriously. During the morning and the afternoon the students will join the Intensive English Course and after that they will join an elective course available at that time, such as TOEFL preparation program, writing, pronunciation or others.

Curriculum: A GEOS English class features a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on oral communication - speaking and listening. Well trained and highly qualified instructors help students improve their conversation skills through a variety of creative activities. There are six different levels of study, from beginner through advanced. A placement test helps us find the best class level for each student. At the end of each four-week session, each student will receive a written evaluation and have a one-on-one with one of their teachers. This is how we help you monitor your progress. After each three month semester, students receive a report card, and students receive a GEOS certificate when they finish

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Intensive English

Focus of Study: This English class is communicative based with an emphasis on developing speaking and listening skills. Our Intensive English class is designed to help ESL students improve both spoken and written English.

Curriculum: A GEOS English class features a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on oral communication - speaking and listening. Well trained and highly qualified instructors help students improve their conversation skills through a variety of creative activities. There are six different levels of study, from beginner through advanced. A placement test helps us find the best class level for each student. At the end of each four-week session, each student will receive a written evaluation and have a one-on-one with one of their teachers. This is how we help you monitor your progress. After each month, students receive a report card, and students receive a GEOS certificate when they finish.

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Study-Work and Internship Program (Super-Intensive)

Focus of Study: Our Study & Work Super-Intensive English Program is for students wishing to improve their English language skills before gaining paid or unpaid employment. Students in the Study & Work Super-Intensive Program will take the Super-Intensive Course, which is the 1st half of the Internship and Work Experience Program. Following completion of their studies, students will enter the Canadian work force.

Curriculum: Students will take at least three months of English courses and job skills workshops at our school before joining the Canadian work force. Our school will forward candidate information and mediate communication between the student and the company to ensure an ideal job placement. We will aid the student with the creation of their resume and the filling out of job application forms. We will also ensure all candidates have valid visas, insurance, and clearly understand the internship position and agreement with the company. During the student's internship, we will continually monitor the student's progress and offer support whenever needed.

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Study-Work and Internship Program (Intensive)

Focus of Study: Our Study & Work Intensive English Program is for students wishing to improve their English language skills before gaining paid employment. Students in the Study & Work Intensive Program will take the Intensive Course, which is the 1st half of the Internship and Work Experience Program. Following completion of the Intensive Course, students will enter the Canadian workforce.

Curriculum: Students will take at least three months of English courses and job skills workshops at our school before joining the Canadian work force. Our school will forward candidate information and mediate communication between the student and the company to ensure an ideal job placement. We will aid the student with the creation of their resume and the filling out of job application forms. We will also ensure all candidates have valid visas, insurance, and clearly understand the internship position and agreement with the company. During the student's internship, we will continually monitor the student's progress and offer support whenever needed.

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Housing

Description	Rate / Cost
Homestay (Full-Board)	Per Week 195.00
Homestay (Half-Board)	Per Week 185.00
Residences	Available on Request

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Conditional Enrollment