ESL  (English as a Second Language)

“I recommend the course. It will help newcomers adapt to the Canadian culture and feel more confident. And I’m having a
lot of fun!” — Areerat Nadeau (Thailand)

“I like ESL at CNC – it helps me to continue to study university transfer courses.”  — Chris He (China)

ESL (English as a Second Language)

• Full-time or part-time • Starts:

English for Academic Purposes

ESL level progression

September, January, and May

(EAP)

Level 1 — Fundamental ESL

• Fees vary • 15-week semester

ESL 095

EAP: Listening and

Main focus: vocabulary building,

• Prince George campus

Speaking

pronunciation, and conversation.

ESL 096

EAP: Writing and

Reading and writing are also taught.

More than 30 years’ experience in

Grammar

teaching ESL has placed the College of

i

ESL 097

EAP: Reading

New Caledonia amongst the best Eng-

Level 2 — Intermediate ESL

lish language institutes in Canada.

Note: Students in the Advanced and

Core courses include grammar, lis-

Study with highly qualified teachers in

EAP levels may also take either one or

tening and speaking, reading, writ-

a pure English environment, and watch

two academic courses (depending on

ing.

your English improve rapidly in our

their ESL level), in these areas:

multicultural classrooms. Combine ESL

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• University arts and science

with university and academic programs

Level 3 — Advanced ESL

• Business and management

and make steady progress towards your

Core courses include listening and

career goals.

• College and career preparation (up-

speaking, reading, writing, grammar.

grading)

Plus one university course

There is no additional fee for these

Admission requirements

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courses (international students only).

1. You must be at least 17 years of age,

Level 4 — English for academic

After you complete the EAP level, you

or turn 18 during the first semester

purposes

can take university-level English

at CNC.

Core courses include college level

courses (you must meet course require-

writing, reading, listening, and

2. To ensure you enter the program at

ments before registering).

speaking.

the appropriate level, you must

complete a placement test before

Plus two university courses

admission. ESL instructors will also

Grading scale

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interview you before program

Note: In the ESL program, you need

University, business or

placement.

80% to pass.

career technical programs

Note: TOEFL is not required for

A+

95 - 100%

No TOEFL is required after complet-

admission to ESL.

ing English for academic purposes.

A

90 - 94.9%

B+

85 - 89.9%

Complete ESL and progress to college

Program outline

B

80 - 84.9%

or university programs without

Fundamental Level

TOEFL or other testing.

CS/F Below 80%

ESL 060

Beginner Level ESL

(CS = Continuing Status — for details,

Important dates

Intermediate Level

please see "Grading System" the back

of the calendar.)

Fall term

ESL 070

Intermediate Grammar

ESL 071

Intermediate Listening

• Classes: September 6, 2011 -

and Speaking

December 16, 2011 (includes exams)

ESL 072

Intermediate Writing

Spring term

ESL 073

Intermediate Reading

• Classes: January 3, 2012 - April 20,

Advanced Level

2012 (includes exams)

ESL 090

Advanced Grammar

• Study break: February 20 - 24, 2012

ESL 091

Advanced Listening and

Speaking

Revised: 11.08.02

ESL 092

Advanced Writing

ESL 093

Advanced Reading

2011-12 CNC program guide and course calendar

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www.cnc.bc.ca

How to apply

See Applying to CNC

 The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice . 
* Approximate tuition fees - subject to change. Does not include books, tools, and supplies. Other fees may also apply.  Fees for international students are higher.