2 EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY & RECOGNITION Eurocentres Canada: • Providing excellence in English language training in Canada since 1990 • Full accreditation by Languages Canada (LC), as well as ongoing internal audits • Education Quality Assurance (EQA) by the Ministry of Advanced Education (AVED) - the Government of British Columbia’s seal of quality for post-secondary education • Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU Ontario) designated • Imagine Canada member • ALTO member • Full accreditation by PCTIA Eurocentres San Diego: • Full accreditation by BPPE • English USA member • Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) certified • Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) • NAFSA Association of International Educators member • ALTO member Outstanding Facilities • Our purpose-built, first-class premises are designed to meet your needs • Spacious classrooms with natural light and interactive whiteboards create a learner-friendly environment • We offer modern computer labs, well-stocked Learning Centres and contemporary, stylish student lounges equipped with additional computers, games tables and vending machines • Schools are located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, Toronto and San Diego Eurocentres Canada & San Diego are owned and operated by Oxford International Education Group. 3 V Prestigious Hollywood North Travel and visit A and ranks as one of the best cities to is a local industry name for Vancouver. It the world famous Stanley Park, the Vancouver live in due to its high standard of living is second only to Los Angeles in TV and Aquarium, Grouse Mountain, Capilano and quality of life. film production. You may even spot a Suspension Bridge, Lynn Canyon, Telus World celebrity on the streets! of Science and many more places. N C O U V E R Excursions to Since 1990, 14 maximum students per class the Rocky Mountains, Victoria, our school has taught thousands of student capacity and Whistler (the 2010 Winter students from all around the world and 280-300 Olympics Venue). now our facilities are even better. 21 Comfortable classrooms 4 Travel and visit the world famous Stanley Park, the Vancouver Aquarium, Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Lynn Canyon, Telus World of Science and many more places. Other Other Asia Brazil 7% 6% 19% Korea 15% 19% 12% 14 maximum students per class Japan 10% 12% Europe 280-300 student capacity 21 Comfortable classrooms Saudi Latin Arabia America 5 T Canada’s largest Entertainment industry Be amazed O cosmopolitan city with excellent arts, The Toronto International Film Festival by the CN Tower, the Toronto Zoo, Eaton culture and entertainment scene. (TIFF) is widely noted as the second Centre, Royal Ontario Museum and more! most prestigious film festival in the Travel to Niagara Falls and experience the world, behind the Cannes Film Festival. three famous waterfalls nestled between R Canada and the US. O N T O Exciting trips Fifth largest 14 maximum students per class to French Canada, Niagara Falls and city in North America and at the heart 200-220 student capacity even New York City, and experience of Canada’s business and cultural life. Canada’s world famous winter sports. 16 Comfortable classrooms 6 Be amazed by the CN Tower, the Toronto Zoo, Eaton Centre, Royal Ontario Museum and more! Travel to Niagara Falls and experience the three famous waterfalls nestled between Canada and the US. Other Other Brazil Asia %9 18% 6% Korea 7% 9% Japan 24% 10% 14 maximum students per class student capacity Saudi 17% 200-220 Arabia Europe 16 Comfortable classrooms Latin America 7 S Conveniently located Over 110 km Close to A in the city’s vibrant Gaslamp Quarter of beautiful beaches an abundance of shops, restaurants, District, close to dozens of restaurants, theatres, night clubs, live music venues and a large downtown shopping mall. 2 hour drive and major transit services. N to Los Angeles D I E G O World Famous Great facilities 14 maximum students per class attractions like the San Diego Zoo, like large classrooms with interactive 180-200 student capacity Coronado Island, Sea World, Balboa whiteboards, a Learning Centre, computer Park, La Jolla Cove and USS Midway lab, vending machines, and a student lounge. 14 Comfortable classrooms 8 Close to an abundance of shops, restaurants, theatres, night clubs, live music venues and major transit services. Other Brazil Other Asia Europe 8% 12% 7% Korea 9% 19% Japan 7% 17% 14 maximum students per class 21% 180-200 student capacity 14 Comfortable classrooms Latin Saudi America Arabia 9 I am not only learning English, but also I’m learning about other countries, cultures and perspectives. - Maria Small classes, a lot of nationalities, good teachers, etc. All those things help me concentrate on studying. - Eri 10 THE EUROCENTRES SCALE OF PROFICIENCY THE EUROCENTRES SUCCESS SYSTEM Language Skills Eurocentres CEF Test Equivalencies Personalization CPE A-C, CAE - A Achieve a precise, differentiated expression of thoughts and TOEFL 270 - 330/637 - All Eurocentres Canada and Eurocentres San Diego students receive * opinions in a natural style C2 10 667 Argue your case and negotiate skillfully Mastery close individual attention, including: (iBT 110 - 120) * Write virtually flawless essays and reports • Level test including a personal interview upon arrival TOEIC 990 IELTS 8.0 - 9.0 * • Personal feedback about entry test and recommendations for self- Feel fully comfortable in the language CAE - B study * Be creative in the language and develop a personal style 9 TOEFL 267/630 (iBT 109) * Put across complex points of view in meetings, seminars, • Small class sizes (max. 14 students) TOEIC 950 IELTS 7.0 - 7.5 * reports and presentations • Continuous monitoring of learning progress and diagnostic C1 feedback Intervene in a discussion appropriately Advanced CAE - C, FCE - A * Develop ideas systematically • One-to-one counseling (learning goals discussed weekly) 8 TOEFL 237/580 (iBT 93) * Emphasise specific points in meetings, seminars, reports and • Weekly tests, revision lessons and self-study recommendations TOEIC 840 IELTS 6.5 - 7.0 * presentations • 2 lessons per week in Learning Centre/Computer Lab • Continuous checks to ensure student support and satisfaction (First Keep up with a lively discussion among native speakers and FCE - B * interact spontaneously and comfortably and Final Week Questionnaires & weekly check-ins) 7 TOEFL 210/547 (iBT 78) Present and defend your own point of view • Optional Study Club for personalized and focused attention on * TOEIC 750 IELTS 6 - 6.5 * Reliably pass on detailed information B2 individual learning needs Upper • Final Certificate accurately describing language ability in all areas Participate actively in longer discussions Intermediate FCE - C, PET - Distinction * Describe problems in detail 6 TOEFL 170/497 (iBT 60) * React to the comments of others * TOEIC 640 IELTS 5.5 * Talk on the phone without difficulty Specialization The Basic (Core Program) Course is offered in the morning. In this Join in the conversation unprepared PET - Merit course we focus on laying a solid foundation in Language Development * Formulate thoughts 5 TOEFL 143/463 (iBT 49) * Monitor and pass on information (grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation) and English Skills TOEIC 530 IELTS 5.0 * Give detailed instructions (listening, reading, writing and speaking). As there are many areas to * B1 Intermediate be covered in a language, you can choose optional subjects in the PET - Pass, Maintain a conversation and chat with friends afternoon such as: KET - Distinction * Respond flexibly to a different situation 4 • Exam Preparation: Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC TOEFL 103/413 (iBT 34) * Express feelings * TOEIC 430 IELTS 4.0 • Business English • Academic Preparation * Make yourself understood in predictable everyday situations KET - Merit • Fluency * Obtain specific information 3 IELTS 3.0 * Describe events and personal experiences A2 Obtain simple information Elementary * Understand answers to questions * 2 KET - Pass * Discuss what to do * Describe activities Simple communication on holiday A1 * Make reservations in hotels 1 N/A * Beginner * Get what you need in restaurants and shops 11 CLASS SCHEDULE PROGRESS CHARTS The method of teaching is really effective and I would really recommend this school to everyone. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 20 LESSONS PER WEEK 25 LESSONS PER WEEK - Kevin 08:50 - 09:40 Self Study Language Development. Grammar, Vocabulary/Idioms, Pronunciation, Social Eurocentre Estimated time Eurocentre Estimated time Functions, Review/Discussion Global Level to pass level Global Level to pass level 09:40 - 10:30 Language Development Level 1 5-9 weeks Level 1 4-7 weeks 10:30 - 10:50 Break 10:50 - 11:40 English Skills. Listening, Speaking, Writing, Reading Level 2 5-9 weeks Level 2 4-7 weeks 11:40 - 11:50 Break Level 3 5-9 weeks Level 3 4-7 weeks 11:50 - 12:40 English Skills Level 4 5-9 weeks Level 4 4-7 weeks 12:40 - 13:40 Lunch 13:40 - 14:30 Language Specialized Specialized Specialized Specialized Level 5 5-9 weeks Level 5 4-7 weeks Development Elective B Elective B Elective A Elective A 14:30 - 14:40 Break Level 6 5-9 weeks Level 6 4-7 weeks 14:40 - 15:30 Specialized Specialized Study Club Social Specialized Study Club Social Elective A Elective A Program Elective B Program Level 7 5-9 weeks Level 7 4-7 weeks 15:30 - 15:40 Break Break Self Study Break Self Study Level 8 8-13 weeks Level 8 6-10 weeks 15:40 - 16:30 Specialized Specialized Specialized Elective B Elective A Elective B TOTAL 43-76 weeks TOTAL 34-59 weeks Basic (Core Program) Course 30 LESSONS PER WEEK 20 Lessons + Study Club Optional Specialized Intensive Course Eurocentre Estimated time Global Level to pass level 20 Lessons + 5 Lessons Specialized Elective A or 5 Lessons Specialized Elective B + Study Club Optional Level 1 3-5 weeks Specialized Super-Intensive Course 20 Lessons + 5 Lessons Specialized Elective A + 5 Lessons Specialized Elective B + Study Club Optional Level 2 3-5 weeks Note: All Specialized (Elective) Class Options may not be available at all times at both schools.