Global Village School Is a Proud Member of the International Association of Language Centres (IALC)
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NEW ADVENTURES NEW YOU | 2020 Hawaii | Calgary | Vancouver | Victoria TABLE OF CONTENTS GV Schools - A Boutique Experience 1 Memberships & Accreditations 2 Program Schedules 3 Adult Programs 5 Junior & Teen Programs 15 Accommodations 21 Activities 23 GV Hawaii 25 GV Calgary 29 GV Vancouver 33 GV Victoria 37 Specialized Program Start Dates 41 2020 Calendar 43 PAGE GV HAWAII 25 New Horizons New Possibilities - Since 2001 PAGE GV CALGARY 29 New Achievements New Friends - Since 1996 PAGE GV VANCOUVER 33 New Knowledge New Home - Since 1989 PAGE GV VICTORIA 37 New Goals New Feeling - Since 2000 GV SCHOOLS - A BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE With GV 360°, we have you covered. The aim of the GV360° philosophy is to provide all our students with quality Academics, Accommodations and Activities through personalized care and support from our teachers and staff. Let our trained, professional, and experienced staff guide you to your learning goals using the special GV360° approach. = + + ACADEMICS ACTIVITIES ACCOMMODATIONS Each Global Village school is a proud member of the International Association of Language Centres (IALC). Founded in 1983, IALC is an association of independent, boutique schools. The IALC organization is dedicated to assuring quality for students. Your education is possibly the single most important investment you will make. Choosing an IALC accredited school will guide you to the right choice. The executive management of each GV school are present full-time. We understand that every individual arrives at our schools with unique plans, goals and dreams, and our onsite management teams ensure that each student receives a complete language learning experience. Welcome to GV! GV HAWAII GV CALGARY GV VANCOUVER GV VICTORIA ADAM LISS JOHN TAPLIN PAUL MAHER PAULA JAMIESON PRESIDENT/CEO PRESIDENT/CEO PRESIDENT/CEO PRESIDENT/CEO PAGE 1 | BROCHURE MEMBERSHIPS & ACCREDITATIONS Each Global Village school offers the highest quality education at a level that is recognized globally. Our schools meet the most stringent standards both locally and internationally so that our students can have the confidence that their assessment will be recognized, regardless of where they choose to live and work. This assurance can only come from choosing schools that are committed to quality - a commitment that can be seen in the number of memberships and accreditations that we hold. MEMBERSHIPS & ACCREDITATIONS HAWAII CALGARY VANCOUVER VICTORIA Association of Language Travel Organizations International Association of Language Centres Languages Canada Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training International English Language Testing System Cambridge Assessment English Imagine Education au/in Canada Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages British Columbia Private Training British Columbia Education Institutions Branch (Designated) Quality Assurance (EQA) Vancouver: Vancouver: Victoria: Victoria: BROCHURE | PAGE 2 PROGRAM SCHEDULES - CANADA DAILY SCHEDULE DAY SESSIONS TIME SUPER INTENSIVE INTENSIVE STANDARD Morning Session 1 08:45 – 10:25 MONDAY 20 Break 10:25 – 10:40 lessons TO 25 Morning Session 2 10:40 – 12:20 per week FRIDAY 30 lessons Lunch 12:20 – 13:05 lessons per week MONDAY Elective 1 (5 lessons) 13:05 – 14:10 per week TO Break 14:10 – 14:25 THURSDAY Elective 2 (5 lessons) 14:25 – 15:30 ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION LESSONS* PER WEEK WEEK DAYS ELECTIVES HOURS PER WEEK 20 Monday - Friday 0 16hrs 40m 25 Monday - Friday 1 20hrs 50m 30 Monday - Friday 2 25hrs * 1 Lesson = 50 minutes PROGRAM LESSONS PER WEEK General English Program (GEP) 20, 25, or 30 lessons per week 30+ General English Program 20 lessons per week (Calgary, Vancouver) (Plus optional Electives) 50+ Activity Program Added to 25 lessons per week (Victoria only) IELTS 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week (Varies by location) Cambridge Preparation 25 or 30 lessons per week (Varies by location) English for Academic Purposes 30 lessons per week TESOL 30 lessons per week (Calgary, Vancouver) TOEFL 25 or 30 lessons per week (Vancouver only) Power Speaking 25 or 30 lessons per week (Victoria only) English for Business 20, 25, or 30 lessons per week (Varies by location) Global Competence Certificate 30 or 30+ lessons per week (Varies by location) Global Youth Leadership Program 30 lessons per week (Victoria only) GAP Semester/GAP Year 20, 25, or 30 lessons per week (Victoria only) Teen Activity Program (Summer / Winter) 15, 20 or 25 lessons per week + activities (Varies by location) NEW WEEKLY INTAKE! 2020 START DATES Start any week for most regular programs, such as General English, English for Academic Purposes, etc... Please see specialized start dates on Pg. 41 for more details. PAGE 3 | BROCHURE PROGRAM SCHEDULES - HAWAII WEEKLY SCHEDULE MORNING SESSION OPTIONS AFTERNOON SESSION 8:30 – 10:10 AM • BREAK • 10:30 - 12:10 PM 12:20 - 1:10 PM 1:20 – 3:00 PM • BREAK • 3:20 – 5:00 PM INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED Grammar BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE LEVELS 5 - 8 LEVELS 1 - 5 Conversation General English Program (GEP) Pronunciation General English Program (GEP) English Pro Vocabulary English Pro Cambridge Preparation Programs TOEFL Prep Cambridge Teen Learners of English Program* TOEIC Prep Cambridge Young Learners of English Program* Advanced Grammar Cambridge Booster GEP Classes: Language Use, Communication, Combined Skills IELTS GEP Classes: Language Use, Communication, Combined Skills ...and more *Alternate schedules, see website. ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION LESSONS HOURS PER WEEK WEEK DAYS STATUS VISA TYPE PER WEEK 16 Monday - Thursday Part Time VW or TV 13hrs 20m 20 Monday - Friday Part Time VW or TV 16hrs 40m 25 Monday - Friday + Option Full Time F1 Student Visa 20hrs 50m 1 Lesson = 50 minutes Part Time Status = Less than 18 hours per week Full Time Status = 18 or more hours per week VW = Visa Waiver, TV = Tourist Visa Must have a minimum of 6 students to open a specialty class NEW WEEKLY INTAKE! 2020 START DATES Start any week for most regular programs, such as General English, English Pro, etc... Please see specialized start dates on Pg. 41 for more details. BROCHURE | PAGE 4 GENERAL ENGLISH PROGRAM CAREER Global Competence Certificate Focus on Writing English for the Working World English for Customer Service & Workplace Management and Corporate Culture English for Engineers > Weekly intake Presentations and Public Speaking Investments and Banking > Eight-level system from Beginner to Advanced > Average 8 -12 weeks per level > Levels configured to Common European Framework (CEFR) > Improves students’ ability to speak English in practical situations > Emphasis placed on spoken reproduction of the language > Integrates all skill areas (pronunciation, listening, reading and writing) > Core program focuses on communicative grammar and functional dialogue > Electives / Options program further develops accuracy, vocabulary, and fluency > Regular proficiency testing and personal feedback meetings to measure student progress GV ONLINE LEARNING GV Online Learning is a special feature of studying at a GV school in Calgary, Vancouver and Victoria. GV Online uses a blended format: it provides GV students special access to an online learning platform, while at the same time they are being guided by our excellent classroom teachers. GV Online combines e-learning with teacher-led lessons to allow students to improve their English rapidly. Students can enjoy additional language exercises in class, beyond class, and even after they graduate from GV! GV LEVEL GUIDE CAMBRIDGE GV General Academic Business TOEFL CEFR* Equivalent Levels English (IELTS) (BEC) TOEIC (iBT) GV8 C2 Mastery C2 Proficiency (CPE) 7 900-990 110-120 GV7 C1 Advanced C1 Advanced (CAE) 6.5 Higher 800-899 98-109 PROFICIENCIES GV6 B2+ Upper Intermediate B2 First (FCE) 6 Vantage 700-799 87-97 Vocabulary & Conversation GV5 B2 Intermediate B2 First (FCE) 5.5 600-699 57-86 Listening & Conversation GV4 B1+ Lower Intermediate 1 5 500-599 Casual English & Slang GV3 B1 Pre-Intermediate A2 Key (KET) 4 400-499 Accent on Pronunciation GV2 A2 Upper Beginner B1 Preliminary (PET) 3 250-399 Survival English Conversation Strategies GV1 A1 Beginner 1-2 100-249 Active Listening Note: This chart is meant to be used only as an approximate guide. Course availability, entry levels and course lengths will vary from school to school. Each school reserves the right to place a student in a level based on completion of a comprehensive oral and written test conducted on the first day of class. Reading + Discussing GV levels vary in length to complete. English for Social Media * Common European Framework of Reference for Languages 1 Entry level for IELTS PAGE 7 | BROCHURE ELECTIVES / OPTIONS *Samples only. Options vary by session and location. CAREER ACADEMIC Global Competence Certificate EAP – English for Academic Purposes Focus on Writing University Preparation English for the Working World Focus on Writing English for Customer Service & Workplace Grammar Works Management and Corporate Culture Success at University English for Engineers Academic Writing and Research Presentations and Public Speaking TOEFL / TOEIC Investments and Banking IELTS Skills Building WHERE DO YOU WANT YOUR STUDIES TO TAKE YOU? PROFICIENCIES EXPERIENTIAL Vocabulary & Conversation English through Music Listening & Conversation English through Photography Casual English & Slang Arts: Acting and Film Studies Accent on Pronunciation Digital Media Projects Survival English Canadian Culture & Society Conversation Strategies Hawaii Tourism Active Listening Independent