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CALGARY Hawaii | | Vancouver | Victoria Welcome to GV CALGARY New Achievements. New Friends.

We’re all about your experience of a lifetime.

This means new international friends, improved speaking ability and confidence, and new opportunities for your future. Celebrating over 20 years of student success stories, we invite you to come and experience amazing students and teachers, as well as our friendly service staff in GV Calgary’s modern, downtown facility.

FESTIVALS ATTRACTIONS

Calgary Stampede for 10 days Canadian Rockies in July Calgary Winter Festival Canadian Music Centre Calgary Folk Music Festival SUN SHINES Chinatown Festival ON AVERAGE Ice Hockey Arts Calgary Fringe Festival (Theatre, Opera and Live Music) Calgary Blues Festival Stephen Avenue International Reggae Festival Pedestrian Shopping Mall Kensington Area Global Fest (Close to Downtown, near the 300+ Bow River, with shopping and DAYS A YEAR coffee shops)

WWW.GVENGLISH.COM/CALGARY THE CITY OF CALGARY

FUN FACT #1 Calgary was ranked fourth Most Livable City in the World, and the top-ranked city in North America, by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2018.

FUN FACT #2 Calgary has a population of 1.5 million with great city infrastructure: there are bike and walking paths along River, as well as excellent above-ground light rail transit.

FUN FACT #3 Calgary is still steeped in western culture; that is evident in the , our massive ten day rodeo and festival in July.

FUN FACT #4 GV Calgary was the first IELTS Test Centre on the Canadian Prairies, where it is also still the one and only Cambridge CELTA Teacher Training Centre.

TRAVEL INFO People get themselves around Calgary in all manner of ways. You can walk or bike on the city’s extensive paved pathways and make use of the efficient public transportation system which includes buses and light-rail trains (the CTrain).

For more information on Calgary, transit fares, routes, popular attractions and other useful information, visit: www.visitcalgary.com, and www.calgarytransit.com. SCHOOL INFORMATION

GLOBAL VILLAGE CALGARY offers the highest quality education at a level that is accredited both nationally and internationally so that our students can have the confidence that their English proficiency will be recognized, regardless of where they choose to live and work. Our programs help you reach your goal, whether it’s fluent English for your career, future study or life.

FACILITIES

> 23 classrooms* > Web enabled classrooms > Smartboard classroom > Free Wi-Fi > Student lounge and games table > Vending machines and cable TV > Musical instruments and sound system * all with exterior windows

STUDENT Modern Downtown Facilities NATIONALITIES 23 2 1 classrooms web-enabled smartboard 23% 18% classrooms classroom

Latin America Brazil

AIRPORT DISTANCE 18% 16%

Korea Japan

25 10% 9% minutes by car to the school Europe China/Taiwan

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ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS Other

GV Calgary’s International Program is a Designated Learning Program (Number O18761476312). PROGRAMS

General English Program GENERAL ENGLISH Standard – 20 lessons/week Intensive – 25 lessons/week Standard Super Intensive – 30 lessons/week 30+ 20 Global Competence Certificate lessons per week Core Curriculum Academic Programs IELTS Preparation Intensive English for Academic Purposes (EAP) / Pathways Cambridge Preparation: B2 First (FCE) 25 TESOL – Teacher Training Diploma lessons per week Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) includes 1 option Private Lessons English for Business Programs Super Intensive English for Business – 25 lessons/week English + Programs 30 English + Farmstay / Ranchstay lessons per week includes 2 options English + Volunteer Club English + Yoga

*One lesson – 50 minutes English + Weekly Zumba Class English + 50 Plus Activity Package English + Calgary Stampede & Rockies TIMETABLE Junior Programs (14-17 years old) Teen Activity Program (TAP) MONDAY TO FRIDAY 20/25/30 LESSONS Team Leadership + Activity Program Interactive Communication 08:45 – 10:25 Break 10:25 – 10:40 NEW WEEKLY INTAKE Interactive Communication 10:40 – 12:20 Flexible Weekly Start Dates for General Lunch 12:20 – 13:05 English, 30+, IELTS Preparation, EAP, English for Business. MONDAY TO THURSDAY 25/30 LESSONS GV Option 1 (25/30 lessons) 13:05 – 14:10 Check with [email protected] for Specialized Course dates for Global Break 14:10 – 14:25 Competence Certificate, TESOL, CELTA, GV Option 2 (30 lessons only) 14:25 – 15:30 Cambridge B2 First (FCE), Teen Program (Summer), Winter Activity Program, Customized Groups. ACCOMMODATIONS

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS in planning any study abroad experience is deciding where you will live while you study. Whether you want to live with a host family, stay in a residence, or live in a condominium, we have plenty of options to fit your expectations.

HOMESTAY > Average 40 minutes by bus and/or light rail train > Monthly Transit pass – approximately CAD $108 > Single rooms available > Regular Homestay includes computer access > Executive Homestay available (Private bathroom) > Host families carefully selected and regularly evaluated

ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATIONS HI CALGARY CITY CENTRE > Calgary’s most popular hostel > Special rates available for GV Calgary students > Shared dorms and private rooms available > Facilities include: - Free Wi-Fi - Activity room with 50“ screen television - Large, fully equipped, self serve kitchen - Laundry facilities AVERAGE DISTANCE - Cozy lobby area with couches TO SCHOOL - Spacious sunny backyard with BBQ

FURNISHED APARTMENTS & OTHER OPTIONS 40 > One and two bedroom apartments MINUTES > Located in the heart of Calgary BY BUS OR TRAIN > GV Calgary staff can help you find the best option! ACTIVITIES

As part of our GV 360° Personal Care service, we offer students at least 20 exciting and truly memorable activities each month.

Our Events and Social Programs Coordinator takes great pride in organizing culturally enriching experiences that demonstrate the uniqueness of Calgary and the Canadian Rockies.

Each month a new creative calendar will be posted in-house, so you can see the full range and diversity that GV Calgary has to offer. While you are taking part in these carefully planned activities, you and your fellow students from around the world will be able to practice your communication skills developed in the classrooms and have a great time, too. Get out in the community and make a difference with GV Calgary’s Volunteer Club! You will have a chance to join in various charitable projects, meet local Calgarians, practise English and add to your resume.

SPORTS & GAMES

> Skiing > Snowboarding > Hiking > Horseback Riding > Rafting

> Calgary Flames Hockey

DAY & WEEKEND TRIPS

> Visit the Rockies: Banff, Jasper and Waterton National Parks > Tyrell Dinosaur Museum

> Small Group Tours with out expert guide allow flexible and fun experiences in the rockies in the rockies and other places of interest.

THAT’S WHAT THE GV EXPERIENCE IS ALL ABOUT - SERIOUS LEARNING, SERIOUS FUN! “I was totally and positively surprised by what else you can see and do in and around Calgary - to be honest, I fell in love with this city. I can recommend GV Calgary because the organization is good, the teachers are trying to motivate the students, and everyone there is very helpful and friendly.”

– Gerda, Austria GV CALGARY HIGHLIGHTS

TEEN ACTIVITY PROGRAM IELTS TEST PREPARATION GV Calgary is a Canadian leader in IELTS > For students ages 14-17 with multiple IELTS test prep levels! > Offered in July and August > Maximize your IELTS score for university or > Intensive program of English immigration structures and communication > Improve your academic English and test-taking skills > Full program of daily sightseeing, sports, cultural and social activities > Study with GV Calgary instructors who have special training in teaching IELTS > Optional Leadership Certificate Component > Prepare to take the official IELTS Test at the Global Village Calgary Exams Test Centre

STUDENT ADVISING SERVICES Your success is our business!

> Our Student Advisor and Director of Programs will help you choose the best English study program for you at GV. > Our EAP and Pathways Coordinator will also help you explore future study and career options and how best to improve your English skills

EAP AND PATHWAYS Join hundreds of GV Calgary students who have successfully completed English Language Proficiency requirements for entry to SAIT and other post-secondary colleges and universities.

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Published October 2019