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Premium Language School 2018/2019 TORONTO & MONTREAL 1 UPPER MADISON COLLEGE is a PREMIUM language institution dedicated to providing quality language instruction and CERTIFIED to have attained top quality. With two campuses in Canada, TORONTO and MONTREAL, diverse experiences from urban downtown to cultural centres can be expected. Our institution offers a UNIQUE learning opportunity where learning and acquisition of language skills are the foundation for confi dence to give back to the community. Our teachers and students work together to build a dynamic and COMPASSIONATE environment through SMALL-SIZED classes maximizing the learning experience. At Upper Madison College, we look forward to sharing a VALUABLE all-encompassing educational experience with you. 2 3 MISSION STATEMENT Connecting the World with Commitment and Compassion. Commitment UMC is committed to educational excellence and the learning of our students. Connection UMC is the bridge to all nations and our students are the connection among people. Compassion UMC is dedicated to inspiring compassion. 4 5 Advantages LANGUAGES SMALL-SIZED “UMC MODEL” CANADA CLASSES CURRICULUM Each class has an average Smooth transition between ACCREDITED of 12-14 students leading to the levels, diversifi ed levels UMC is certifi ed to have greater student-teacher integration. allowing for greater accuracy in the highest standard of placement, ministry approved quality education. techniques and methods to heighten the quality of our ESL program. 2 CAMPUSES CONVENIENT PATHWAY TO TOP UMC has branches in Toronto and Montreal, two cultural, LOCATIONS UNIVERSITIES UMC branches are always fi nancial and entertainment accessible by the subway with AND COLLEGES centres in Canada. Entrance to top universities and many locations connected colleges such as OCAD University, directly to the subway line. University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), Centennial College, Seneca College is guaranteed through our University and College Bridge Program. 6 7 Toronto Toronto is the largest city in Canada with a wonderful mix of downtown urban skyscrapers and green space. From a vibrant nightlife, great museums, world class shopping malls to lush parks and an active harbor, the city is fi lled with many things to do. With distinct four seasons, Toronto is a place where people can swim and play volleyball at the beach in the summer, see the bright autumn leaves in the fall, skate on the frozen lake in the winter and in the spring. UMC is conveniently located uptown Toronto directly at Eglinton station. We are surrounded by trendy cafes, restaurants and theatres. Scarborough Town Centre Downsview Station Station Eglinton Station Kennedy Station St.George Station Islington Station Union Station 8 Montreal Montreal is the second largest city in Canada after Toronto where the people speak both English and French. Often called “Canada’s Cultural Capital”, Montreal is known for its popular festivals such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival, Montreal World Film Festival and the Montreal Fireworks Festival. Unlike anywhere else in Canada, Montreal boasts European-style building with Old Montreal and Mount Royal Park on a mountain. In Montreal, UMC is at the heart of the entertainment district by La Place des Arts, the home to 6 concert and theater halls including the Montreal Symphony House, a museum of contemporary arts, an underground mall part of the Underground City and a large popular esplanade where concerts and shows are regularly presented. UMC is next to the subway station Place-des-Arts and 5 minutes from McGill University. Montmorency Station Radisson Station Saint-Michel Station Longueuil Place des-Arts Station Station Snowdon Station Angrignon Station 9 Level Chart Level Chart Toronto Montreal Level Category UMC Level IELTS Level Category UMC Levels CEFR Beginner 1 Beginner 1 A1 2 2 A2 3 Intermediate 3 B1 4 4 B1-B2 Lower Intermediate Advanced 5 5 B2+ 6 6 C1 Intermediate 7 4.0 8 High Intermediate 9 5.0 10 Advanced 11 5.5 12 EAP 13 14 15 10 Level Chart Program Options Montreal Program # of Lessons / Week* Monday - Thursday Friday Standard 20 9:00 - 12:15 9:00-12:15 Standard+ (Montreal Only) 24 9:00-14:30 No Classes Intensive 28 9:00-14:30 9:00-12:15 Super Intensive 32 9:00-15:30 9:00-12:15 Afternoon Course 16 13:00-16:45 No Classes Premium 20 + Tutor 9:00 - 14:00 9:00-12:15 Premium Gold 28 + Tutor 9:00-15:30 9:00-12:15 Premium Platinum 32 + Tutor 9:00-16:30 9:00-12:15 *1 Lesson = 45 minutes Tutor = 60 minutes One-On-One Tutoring These tutoring hours with one of our highly qualified teachers are a student-favourite. This is a time where the students can design their own learning experience. Our teachers tailor these hours to specifically match the students’ need and wants. PROGRAM TIMETABLE Time Length (min) Lesson Monday - Thursday Friday 9:00 – 9:45 45 1 Effective Communication Effective Communication 9:45 – 10:30 45 2 Grammar Grammar 10:30 – 10: 45 15 Break 10:45 – 11:30 45 3 Reading Reading 11:30 – 12:15 45 4 Writing Writing 12:15 – 13:00 45 Lunch 13:00 – 13:45 45 5 Speaking Skills 13:45 – 14:30 45 6 Conversation 14:30 – 14:45 15 Break 14:45 – 15:30 45 7 Specialty Class #1 15:30 – 15:40 10 Break 15:40 – 16:25 45 8 Specialty Class #2 11 Toronto Programs Montreal Programs GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAM(ESL) GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAM(ESL) GENERAL FRENCH PROGRAM (FSL) Levels 1 - 12 Levels 1-6 Duration 4 weeks per level Duration 8 weeks per level Start Dates Every week Start Dates Every 4 weeks At UMC, each of our classes has specific expectations UMC Montreal offers the same quality education as and outcomes creating skills focused classes allowing UMC Toronto. UMC students are given the opportunity for maximization of our 4-week terms. Different classes to study both English and French in a city of fluent are allocated to different skills taking into account speakers. In addition to English as a Second Language both accuracy and fluency with the ultimate goal and Français comme Langue Seconde, students of language production. Students are exposed to a can study in our IELTS General Preparation Course, Canadian classroom experience with emphasis on tasks English for Academic Purposes program, TEFaQ and activities leading to a fun learning environment. (Test d’évaluation du françaisadapté au Québec) Preparation Course, TCFQ (Test de connaissance du français pour le Québec) Preparation Course, DALF (Diplômeapprofondi de langue française) Preparation Course or DELF (Diplômed’études en langue française) Preparation Course. CLASS DESCRIPTION Class Objective Key Features Effective Listening skills and strategies 20+ thematic vocabulary Communication Vocabulary words per week Fluently and accurately use language conventions Grammar when speaking and writing Reading skills and strategies to improve Reading One novel study per level comprehension and fluency Writing skills and strategies from individual sentence Writing Weekly writing projects to essays Pronunciation Speaking skills and Speaking Skills Voice recording exercises strategies to improve spoken accuracy Weekly research and speaking Conversation Conversation skills and strategies to improve fluency projects (e.g. presentation, leading class discussions etc.) For example: Specialty Class Intensive grammar class Taboos and issues class *Class schedule and availability is subject to change. 12 Business English KEY INFORMATION Toronto Montreal Levels UMC level 8+ UMC level 5+ Duration 8 weeks 8 weeks Start Dates Every 4 weeks Every 4 weeks The Business English Program at UMC takes an experiential learning approach. Students not only learn how to speak and write professionally but they are given opportunities to practice in real life situations through projects and presentations. Students experience the Canadian business world through tours of top companies, interacting with business people and seminars. After completing 4 periods, students are eligible to receive a Business English diploma. Time Class 9:00-10:30 Business Communication 10:45-12:15 Business Internship 1:00-2:30 English for Marketing *Class schedule and availability is subject to change. Highlights Classroom Daily newspaper article Learning presentations. Role play activities Resume writing clinics Real-World Weekly Field Trips! Experience Job Fair Students gain exposure to Canadian employers Outcome End Goal To speak and write in English at a professional level. To be able to function in a Canadian business environment 13 IELTS KEY INFORMATION Toronto Montreal Levels UMC Level 10+ UMC Level 5+ Duration 12 weeks 8 Weeks Start Dates Every 4 weeks Every 4 Weeks The UMC IELTS program is specifi cally designed to ensure students who successfully complete it receive a minimum of 6.5 on the test. This is accomplished through instruction based on skills and strategies; intensive drilling; and specifi c strategies. The classes focus on the four sections of the test: reading, writing, listening and speaking. The combination of strategy and skill training and intensive practice pushes students to develop the necessary skills to master the IELTS test in a condensed amount of time. Time Class 9:00-10:30 Reading & Writing 10:45-12:15 Listening & Speaking 1:00-2:30 Test Skills & Strategies Highlights Intense Test Drills Training Timed exercises Test strategies Language Grammar Knowledge Listening strategies/skills Reading strategies/skills Academic Outcome 6.5 Band Score Minimum IELTS 14 EPS Elite Power Speech KEY INFORMATION Levels EPS 1 (UMC levels 5 -7) / EPS 2 (UMC level 8+) Duration 8 weeks Start Dates Every 4 weeks (Refer to calendar for exact dates) UMC’s full-time speaking program is aimed at students who are interested in an intensive speaking only class. Elite Power Speech is a program developed to provide students with the practical speaking skills, opportunity and practice to fluently communicate in English.