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1. English Conversation (ESL)
2. University of Cambridge Exam Preparation
3. English for Teens
4. Business English
5. Test Preparation
6. Teaching English
7. Electives
8. "Discover Victoria" Activities
9. Custom Programs
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.
This program can also be combined with one or more weeks of the Discover Victoria activity program to provide students with additional sightseeing, sport and social experiences.
Max: 12 students/class.
- 25 hours/week 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Minimum age: 15
- Levels: Beginner to Advanced
- Start Dates: any Monday
- ESL Full-time can be combined with Listening, Grammar and Writing Electives to make an Intensive ESL program.
- 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
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While preparing for the University of Cambridge First Certificate exam, students will improve their fluency, listening skills, grammar and confidence in exams.
The exam is optional, and allows passing students to receive a world-recognized Certificate from the University of Cambridge, UK, in addition to their Stewart College Graduation Certificate. For a list of Canadian Universities currently accepting University of Cambridge exam results for proof of English Proficiency, click here.
The morning Cambridge Test Prep (CTP) program focuses on First Certificate exam skills & practice tests. ESL Afternoons focuses on fluency development and is also offered as part of our regular ESL program. The intensive option includes Listening, Grammar and Writing Electives.
Each course is 9 – 13 weeks, but students may start any Monday that the program is running.
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
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and course outlines for more details.
The full-time option of this program can also be combined with one or more weeks of the Discover Victoria activity program to provide students with additional sightseeing, sport and social experiences.
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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.
This program can also be combined with one or more weeks of the Discover Victoria activity program to provide students with additional sightseeing, sport and social experiences.
Max: 12 students/class.
- 22.5 hours/week, 9.00 a.m. - 2.30 p.m.
- Age: 11-17
- Level: Beginner to Upper Intermediate
This program can be combined with our "Discover Victoria" Activities to provide students with a combined class/activity program.
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and course outlines for more details.
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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.
- Part-time: 15 hours / week, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Full-time (combined with TOEIC Afternoons or ESL Afternoons):
25 hours / week, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Intensive (Full-time course and Listening, Grammar and Writing Electives) :
Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. plus Mon, Tue & Thu 3.30 - 5.00 p.m.
- Level: Intermediate to Advanced
This program can also be combined with one or more weeks of the Discover Victoria activity program to provide students with additional sightseeing, sport and social experiences.
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and course outlines for more details.
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In addition to University of Cambridge prep course, we offer programs to improve students' scores in the TOEFL and TOEIC tests.
TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT) Prep TOEFL is widely recognized by Universities as an indicator of students' levels. The TOEFL iBT includes a speaking component and is internet based. Our program develops the skills needed for all sections of the test and students will prepare for the internet test using CD Rom practice tests. The Intensive option includes three additional electives: Listening, Grammar and Writing. This course is designed for intermediate to advanced students. Max: 12 students per class.
- Level: Upper Intermediate - Advanced
- Part-time: 10 hours / week, Mon - Fri 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Full-time (combined with ESL Mornings): 25 hours / week, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Intensive (Full-time course and Listening, Grammar and Writing Electives) : Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. plus Mon, Tue & Thu 3.30 - 5.00 p.m.
- Minimum Age: 15
This program can also be combined with one or more weeks of the Discover Victoria activity program to provide students with additional sightseeing, sport and social experiences.
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and course outlines for more details.
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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.
- Level: Intermediate - Advanced
- Part-time: 10 hours / week, 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Full-time (combined with ESL Mornings): 25 hours / week, Mon-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Intensive (Full-time course and Listening, Grammar and Writing Electives) : Mon-Fri 9.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. plus Mon, Tue & Thu 3.30 - 5.00 p.m.
- Minimum Age: 15
This program can also be combined with one or more weeks of the Discover Victoria activity program to provide students with additional sightseeing, sport and social experiences.
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and course outlines for more details.
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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:
English Language
Proficiency Tests |
Minimum score for Applicants |
TOEFL iBT (internet based test) |
80 overall (minimum 20 in each area) |
Or IELTS |
6.5 overall |
Or MELAB |
85 / with a speaking test score 4 |
Or CanTEST |
Listening, reading & writing 5, speaking 4.5 |
Or CAEL |
Band 60 overall with a minimum of 60 in each of the writing and speaking subjects |
Or High School Graduation from a Canadian High School with a minimum Grade 12 English score of 70%. |
Or Completion of an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking university |
Or Common European Framework |
C1 |
Or Canadian Language Benchmarks |
CLB 9 in each area |
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and our TESL Outline for more details.
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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:
English Language
Proficiency Tests |
Minimum score for non-native speaker Applicants |
TOEFL iBT (internet based test) |
65 overall |
Or IELTS |
5 overall |
University of Cambridge |
Passing Grade on FCE, CAE or BEC Vantage |
Stewart College of Languages |
Tested Level 5 |
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and TESL Outline for more details.
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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
This program can also be combined with one or more weeks of the Discover Victoria activity program to provide students with additional sightseeing, sport and social experiences.
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and TEC course outlines for more details.
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Our afternoon electives are designed for students who want more intensive academic preparation, either to improve their overall proficiency in English, or to help improve their score on the Cambridge, TOEFL or TOEIC exams. The three electives can be taken individually, together as a late-afternoon package, or included in an intensive ESL program. The three study areas are Listening,
Grammar and Writing. Max.12 students per class.
- Monday:Listening, Tuesday: Grammar, Thursday: Writing
- 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
- Minimum Age: 15.
- Level: Intermediate and higher
See our schedule for course dates, or download our calendar and course outlines for more details.
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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.
Download our “Discover Victoria” Activities flyer for pricing and schedule information, or click here to see more details.
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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:
Test preparation |
English/Martial arts |
High School prep |
Teen Holiday |
English / Golf |
Gardening, Crafts |
Special interest |
Mandarin or other foreign language |
Nursing |
Seniors' sightseeing |
Business intensive |
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Contact Us for a detailed quote, providing the following information:
- Preferred dates for your program
- minimum number of students
- age of students
- hours of ESL per day
- number of chaperones or escorts .
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