Our English classes focus on fluency, and are fun, interactive and effective.

In 2008 we have introduced a comprehensive new curriculum for all our ESL programs which includes a wide variety of resources and activities as well as an integrated testing system. 

Morning classes use a textbook and cover all language skills, including pronunciation and idioms.

The afternoon program focuses more on discussion and fluency activities and does not require a textbook. 

• 15 hours / week, 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
• Minimum Age: 15.
• Levels: Beginner to Advanced
• Start Dates: any Monday

• 10 hours / week, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.
• Minimum Age: 15.
• Levels: Beginner to Advanced
• Start Dates: any Monday

While preparing for the University of Cambridge First Certificate exam, students will improve their fluency, listening skills, grammar and confidence in exams.

This course provides comprehensive skills development for Intermediate students in Speaking, Listening, Use of English, Reading and Writing. The FCE exam is optional. Maximum 12 students/class.

• Intensive: 29.5 hours / week : Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. plus Mon, Tue & Thu 3.30 - 5.00 p.m.
• Full-time: 25 hours / week : Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
• Minimum Age: 15
• Level: Intermediate to Upper Intermediate

Students 11-17 years old who are coming to Victoria for a holiday, to study English, or to join a Canadian High School will enjoy this full-time program.

Mornings focus on all English language skills, including speaking, listening, reading and writing. Afternoons focus on Canadian history, geography and culture, or in July students can choose Teen Conversation Afternoons for additional fluency practice.

Communication based, our Business English Mornings course focuses on English as it is used in today's global business world. The program includes field trips to places of interest for each topic, and guest speakers on relevant discussion points. Projects and group work help students use English to simulate business situations. Max: 12 students/class.

The TOEIC Test Preparation afternoon program prepares students for the businessoriented TOEIC test. Classes focus on all sections of the test including pronunciation, listening, grammar & vocabulary building. Includes test practice and business idioms.Max: 12 students/class.

Our 120 hour TESL program complies with TESL Canada specifications and prepares students to teach English as a Second Language overseas. The curriculum includes:

• Historical overview of TESL teaching
• Models of Second Language Acquisition
• Linguistics
• Methodological Issues such as Lesson planning, material analysis & development, curriculum for specific contexts, techniques for teaching all language skills, assessment and feedback
• Professional issues such as resources, professional conduct and practice, classroom management.

The program is available as two options, depending on students' fluency in English.

Option 1 - for students with native or native-like proficiency in English.

Option 2 - for international students who don't meet the language proficiency requirements for Option 1, but still demonstrate an Advanced level of English.

This Option involves 100 instructional hours over four weeks plus a 20 hour Practicum (10 hours of practice teaching plus 10 hours of directed observation) for students with native or native-like proficiency in English. 

The directed observation schedule is incorporated into the four week instructional program and the ten teaching hours are completed in a fifth week. 

The 20 hour practicum for native-speakers of English allows eligible students to attain valuable teaching practice and is required if students intend to apply for certification from TESL Canada.

Graduating students will receive a TESL Diploma from Stewart College. A passing grade is not automatic.

Option 1 meets TESL Canada requirements for certification.  NOTE: Stewart College is currently in the process of applying for recognition by TESL Canada, and successful graduates of Option #1 for native speakers will be able to apply to TESL Canada for their professional certification once our program has been recognized.  

• Max: 12 students/class.
• Full-time: 120 hours over 5 wks, + homework.
• Level: see table below for details
• Minimum requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum Age: 18

Note that students without an undergraduate degree can be accepted into our program but they will not be eligible for TESL Canada certification.

Non-native speakers of English must provide proof of language proficiency to the following standards:

This Option involves 100 instructional hours over four weeks plus a 20 hour directed observation for international students. The directed observation schedule is incorporated into the four week instructional program. 

Graduating students will receive a TESL Diploma from Stewart College.

Option 2 graduates are not eligible for TESL Canada certification due to less than native speaker proficiency in English being required to enter the program.

• Max: 12 students/class.
• Full-time: 120 hours over 4 wks, + homework.
• Level: See below for more details.
• Minimum requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum Age: 18

International students must provide proof of language proficiency to the following standards:

This Certificate program gives student-teachers the tools needed to teach English to children in their home country. A good introduction to teaching English, this program includes lesson planning, practice teaching, songs and games, story-telling and focused skills development for teaching all language
skills. Maximum 12 students per class.

• 94 hours / 4 weeks (including 6 hour practicum)
• 9.00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (some days finish earlier)
• Minimum Age: 18.
• Level: Intermediate and higher

All Stewart College students can register for our “Discover Victoria” Activities, which give students a fun mix of sports, cultural and sightseeing activities led by a Stewart College Activity Coordinator.

Activities are scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and must be paid for in advance. Special activity packages for seniors and teens are also available.

Groups of fewer than 10 students can enjoy the rich and varied schedule usually associated with group programs by registering for ESL classes AND Discover Victoria activities.

Groups of 10 or more students can choose their own schedule, and sightseeing, activities, tests, homestay services and airport transfer can be included if desired. Group Programs can be designed to suit the specific interests of your group. For example: