Come Join Our Family!

• Our teachers are highly qualified, with TESL Canada certification and relevant international experience.
• Our classes are small, with a maximum of 14 students per class, and often an average of 7-10.
• Our classrooms are bright and comfortable and our facilities are the best in Victoria, close to downtown shops, restaurants and sightseeing.

PROGRAMS 2012

• PAL - Pre-Arrival Learning
• Power English
• Cambridge Test Prep Option
• Business English
• English for Teens
• Private and Semi-Private Classes
• English for Academic Purposes
• "Coast to Coast" Pathway Program with University Bridging Program
• Virtual Classroom Courses
• Work in Canada Placement
• English Plus Volunteering
• Vacation English Programs:
  • Halloween
  • Christmas
  • Spring Break
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • 50 Plus

PAL – Pre-Arrival Learning

PAL, Pre-Arrival Learning, starts your English learning experience BEFORE you leave home and from 2012 it is included in your registration fee . After registering, you’ll receive a unique code to access an online placement test, a 1 month general English course and an orientation to Victoria, homestay and our school via our interactive website.

• Suitable for all students
• Start any time
• Access is for one month.

Power English Part-time or Full-time

Power English is the Stewart College general English (ESL) program.  It is suitable for students aged 15 years and up.

We help students use English language skills effectively, in a conversation-based setting.  Our English classes focus on fluency, and are fun, interactive and effective. Stewart College levels of proficiency are confirmed after a placement test at school on the first day.  Level comparisons between exams are approximate.

Power English Full Time includes ESL Mornings and ESL Afternoons.

• Suitable for all levels
• M-F 9 -3
• Start any Monday.
  

Power English Mornings uses a textbook and covers all language skills and pronunciation. There is a homework book for additional grammar practice and progress reports with details of achievements in each level.

• Suitable for all levels
• M-F 9–12
• Start any Monday.
  

Power Speaking Afternoons focuses more on discussion and fluency activities and does not require a textbook

• Suitable for all levels
• M-F 1-3
• Start any Monday.

See our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

Cambridge Test Prep Option

Available as part of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, or as an add-on option to Power English Full-time, this program includes two 1-hour classes each week specifically focusing on the Cambridge FCE and/or CAE, plus a 2 hour mock-test one afternoon each week.

• Suitable for Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) and Advanced (CAE) candidates
• Mon & Wed 3:30 - 4:30, Fri 1:30 - 3:30
• Start any Monday.

Local exam dates for FCE & CAE in 2012 are as follows:

March 2012:

• FCE – Saturday, March 10
• CAE – Saturday, March 17

June 2012:

• FCE – Tuesday, June 12
• CAE – Wednesday, June 13

July 2012

• FCE computer-based test – Saturday, July 14

December 2012:

• FCE – Tuesday, December 4 or Saturday, Dec 8
• CAE – Wednesday, December 5

See our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

Business English

Our comprehensive Business English course is communication based. It is suitable for students aged 15 and up.  Students should be Level 4 (intermediate) and up.

Business English Full Time includes Business Mornings and Power Speaking Afternoons.

• M-F 9 -3

Business Mornings includes business vocabulary, idioms and phrasal verbs, listening to international English, writing for specific purposes and field trips to places of interest for each topic. Projects and group work help you use English to simulate business situations. You receive progress reports as well as a graduation certificate.

• M-F 9–12

See our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

English for Teenagers (EFT)

If you are 11-15 years old and coming to Victoria for a holiday, to study English, or to join a Canadian High School, you’ll love this full-time English for Teens program. The main focus is on improving all your language skills, while giving you the vocabulary and study skills that will help you school. Detailed progress reports are maintained to record your achievements. Add activities for a complete holiday program in Summer.

• M-F 9-2:30

See our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

Private & Semi Private Classes

Custom one-on-one ESL classes with highly qualified and experienced teachers help you to focus on your chosen area of English improvement: conversation, grammar, test proficiency and so on. Semi-private classes are custom classes with two or more students registering to study together.

See our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

English for Academic Purposes  (EAP)

EAP is ideal for those who

• want to study in English at a university or college
• want to work successfully in an English speaking office environment
• want to improve their score on a standardized test, such as IELTS, or Cambridge CAE / FCE
• want to improve all areas of English skill, including high level reading and writing.

EAP is an intensive, full-time program which focuses on academic & high-level language skills.

• The course can be taken as a stand-alone 8 week intensive English course, or you can progress through all levels to achieve university-level proficiency in English.
• There are 34 hours per week in total, which consists of 29 hours of classroom instruction (mandatory), 3 hours of social/sports/sightseeing activities (optional) and a 2-hour mock test (optional, for Cambridge Test Prep students). Each session of the course is 8 weeks long.
• Special written and oral EAP tests on the first day of school determine your starting level.
• There are 4 levels in the EAP Program at Stewart College. Beginner level students will start in our Power English full time program and progress to EAP at low intermediate level. EAP begins at a low intermediate level (EAP 2) and goes to advanced (EAP 5 / UBP: bridge to post-secondary study). Levels 2 through 5 can be completed in 8 months, assuming all levels are passed the first time.
• You must pass your current level before moving on. It is not unusual to have to repeat one or two levels as you go through to Level 5; material is not repeated. Levels may be repeated up to three times in order to pass, unless special circumstances warrant an extension.

Sample EAP weekly schedule:
Mon, Wed: 9 - 5

Tue, Thur  9 - 3:15, then optional activities until 4:45

Fri 9 - 12:30, then optional mock test (Cambridge students)

See our EAP flyer, and our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines for more details.

"Coast to Coast" Pathway to University

Stewart College is pleased to offer a pathway to several Canadian universities in partnership with Apex Language Career College (ALCC) in Halifax.  Along the way, you can experience the best of both the east and west coasts of Canada.

Through our ‘Coast to Coast’ pathway program, Stewart College of Victoria and ALCC of Halifax offer parallel EAP courses with a seamless transition from one level of EAP to another or from EAP to the University Bridging Program (UBP) offered by ALCC.  EAP students at Stewart College can transfer without further testing to the appropriate level of ALCC’s EAP program or their University Bridging Program (UBP).  Some pathway partners will accept EAP 5 graduates to their programs without further English testing. Others require acceptance into the ALCC UBP program.

University partners include: St Mary’s University, Mt St Vincent University, University of Regina, Laurentian University, NSCAD University - a complete range of quality degree programs.

University Bridging Program (UBP) at ALCC (Halifax)

The University Bridging Program is offered by our partner ALCC in Halifax, and qualifies you to study at one of ALCC’s partner universities, if other registration requirements are met. The program provides the opportunity for the application of language skills, as well as critical thinking, team work and time management skills. It also helps you to identify your individual learning styles and improve learning efficiency.  Some students can begin to take courses for credit even before they complete their studies in UBP.

Students successfully completing the Stewart College or ALCC EAP program will naturally progress into the University Bridging Program without TOEFL/IELTS.

Students tested at an advanced level or with an official IELTS score of 5.5, TOEFL score of 70 (or equivalent) and higher may qualify to enter ALCC’s University Bridging Program without first doing the EAP program.

The complete University Bridging Program is 14 weeks.

• 14 weeks, 15 hours per week + homework/self-study
• Conditional Letter of Acceptance available with required registration in at least one academic course from a partner institution.
• Requires a passing grade in EAP5 plus mastery of EAP course content, OR 5.5 IELTS (no band under 5.0) OR TOEFL iBT 71 (no band under 17)

See our EAP flyer, and our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines for more details.

Virtual Classroom

For one monthly fee, access one or more Virtual Classroom courses for self-study.

Choose from:

• General English Several courses: All levels
• 1000 Word List Beginner
• Hospitality Several courses: Beginner - Intermediate
• Business (BULATS) Several courses: Intermediate – Advanced
• IELTS Several courses: Intermediate – Advanced
• Information Technology Several courses: Intermediate - Advanced
• Vocabulary 2000 Intermediate
• Academic Vocabulary Advanced
• Health Several courses: Intermediate to Advanced
• Nursing Dictionary Several courses: Intermediate to Advanced
• Nursing Several courses: Intermediate to Advanced
• Vital Grammar Intermediate

See our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

Work in Canada Placement

Work in Canada Placement allows you to gain relevant work experience in an English-speaking environment after taking a full-time English program.  It includes an initial English placement test and interview; counseling, language support and assistance for the duration of the placement.

Placement in an unpaid position after the program of study for a minimum of 4 weeks is guaranteed. Depending on your level of English, skills, training and experience, paid positions may also be possible. Placement is made AFTER your arrival in Canada. Every effort will be made to place you in the industry of your choice. E.g. hotel, tourism services, florist, landscaping, hair salon, retail, carpentry, construction, recreation.

The number of weeks of work equals the number of weeks ESL:

- 4 weeks of ESL + 4 weeks of work placement = 8 weeks total

- 8 weeks of ESL + 8 weeks of work placement = 16 weeks total

- 12 weeks of ESL + 12 weeks of work placement = 24 weeks total

• This program is suitable for students aged 18 years or older, with Level 4 English and up.
• Minimum 4 weeks Full Time ESL
• Work visa

See our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

English Plus Volunteering

English Plus Volunteering places you in an unpaid volunteer position after classes or on weekends while studying at our school. It includes:

• An initial English placement test and interview
• Guaranteed placement in an unpaid position for 1-12 weeks, during or following the period of English study. Every effort will be made to match you with your interests. E.g. working with seniors or children, festivals or tourism, working in a retail or business environment.
• Certificate of completion from Stewart College.
  

See our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

Vacation Programs

Our Halloween vacation program offers a rich Canadian cultural experience for Halloween, and include daily sightseeing, cultural and social activities in addition to full-time English classes. Adults will study in the regular ESL program, younger students will have a custom class.

Halloween 2012 activities:
Downtown tour, Beachcombing, Harvest Farm visit, Jack O’Lantern carving, Make a Dream catcher, Wildplay “Monkido” Tree Tops Activity & Swimming and Waterslides, Fisherman’s Wharf, BC Museum & IMAX movie, Halloween Party, Victoria Bug Zoo, Laser Tag

• 11 - 15 year olds in custom class, 15+ in regular adult program
• Two weeks only
• Mon-Fr 9 - 5 (Classes 9 - 2:30 or 3:00; activities 3:00 - 5:00)

See our Halloween Vacation Program calendar and our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

Our Christmas vacation program gives students a true Canadian Christmas experience through classes, activities and homestay with a supportive Canadian family. Adults study in the regular Power English program, younger students have a custom class.

Christmas 2011 & 2012 (three weeks)
Downtown tour, Festival of Trees/Empress Hotel, Christmas Decorations & Tree Trimming, BC Museum, Oak Bay Village, Gingerbread Houses, Dream catcher, Butchart Gardens at night, Brand Name Shopping Tour, IMAX movie, Maritime Museum, Victoria Bug Zoo, Sidney Ocean Exploration Centre

• 11 - 15 year olds in custom class, 15+ in regular adult program
• Two or three weeks
• Mon-Fr 9 - 5 (Classes 9 - 2:30 or 3:00; activities 3:00 - 5:00)

See our Christmas Vacation Program calendar for 2011 and 2012 and our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

Over the Canadian Spring Break, our Teen Vacation package is a two week program during which 11-17 year olds are immersed in Canadian English culture and language through classes, activities, and if desired, homestay. 

This program offers weekend activities as well as a full-day trip to Vancouver. 

Students must attend the full program.

Includes: Downtown tour, Laser Tag, Indoor Rockclimbing, Dreamcatcher, Soccer & Badminton, Swimming & Waterslides, Bug Zoo, Photo Treasure Hunt, Vancouver Trip (Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain), Shopping, Fisherman’s Wharf & Houseboats, Monkido Tree Tops obstacle course.

• 11 - 15 year olds in custom class, 15+ in Power English program
• Two weeks
• Mon-Fr 9 - 5 (Classes 9 - 2:30 or 3:00; activities 3:00 - 5:00)

See our Spring Break program calendar and our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

Over the Easter weekend, our Teen Vacation package is a three week program during which 11-17 year olds are immersed in Canadian English culture and language through classes, activities, and if desired, homestay.

This program offers weekend activities and special Easter activities as well as a full-day trip to Vancouver.

Students must attend the full program.

Includes: Downtown tour, Laser Tag, Fisherman’s Wharf & Houseboats, Indoor Rockclimbing, Shopping & Dinner, Amazing Race, Swimming & Waterslides, Victoria Bug Zoo, Photo Treasure Hunt, Day trip to Vancouver (Capilano Suspension Bridge, Grouse Mountain), Easter Egg Painting and Hunt, Shopping & Dinner at the mall, Minigolf, Swimming & Waterslides, Monkido Tree Tops Activity, Dreamcatcher, Dragon boat rowing, Soccer & Badminton, Shopping & dinner at the mall, Shopping and Pot Luck farewell party with host families.

• 11 - 15 year olds in custom class, 15+ in Power English program
• Three weeks
• Mon-Fr 9 - 5 (Classes 9 - 2:00; activities 2:30 - 5:00)

See our Easter program calendar and our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

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Our Summer Vacation program for adults and teens offers daily sightseeing, sports, cultural and social activities and full-time English or English for Teens.

Take classes until 2:30 (teens) or 3:00 (adults) and then join afternoon activities during which you will make friends, use English outside of class and see Victoria.

This is also the perfect program for Parents and Children (11 years old and up) who wish to study and have fun in English together while they are in Victoria.

Additional tours and trips are available: Saltspring Island Kayaking trip, overnight trip to Tofino, 4 day trip to the Rockies.

• 11-15 years for EFT + activities; 15 and up for ESL + activities
• Upper Beginner and up
• Min. 2 weeks
• EFT 9-2:30, ESL 9 - 3
• ACTIVITIES 3-5

Please refer to our Summer calendar for activity details and optional tours.

Our 50 Plus Summer Program is exclusively for students 50 years or older. It includes the best of Victoria sightseeing with special seasonal and cultural experiences.

Includes: Downtown tour, Butchart Gardens, Bookstore/Tea, Flower Basket, Decoupage, day trip to Salt Spring Island, Craigdarroch Castle, BC Museum, Emily Carr House, High Tea, Saanich Fair.

• All participants are aged 50 or older
• Upper Beginner and up
• 2 week program
• Power English Mornings (9-12) with students of all ages
• Custom activity program from 1 - 5 pm
• Available any time for 5+ students registering together.

See our 50 Plus vacation program calendar and our Calendar, Pricing and Course Outlines flyers for more information.

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