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VANCOUVER AND ROBSON STREET Spectacular mountains, beautiful beaches, exciting nightlife, and friendly people, all in a safe and clean setting – no wonder Vancouver is one of the best cities in the world to live in! Vancouver is pleasantly warm in the summer and mild in the winter so you can enjoy outdoor activities all year round.
Welcome to
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PGIC Vancouver is located right in the heart of downtown Vancouver on Robson Street. After school, there is plenty to do with shops, cafés, and restaurants all right outside our door. PGIC is also close to all forms of public transportation.
TORONTO AND YONGE STREET Toronto is the largest city in Canada and the fourth largest in North America (after Mexico City, New York and L.A.). It is regarded as the nation’s financial and business capital, as well as Canada’s centre for culture and art. The city boasts many great landmarks and attractions such as The CN Tower, the beautiful Lake Ontario waterfront, The Rogers Centre sports stadium, the renowned Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario. PGIC Toronto is located on Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, a short walk from the subway. Close to cinemas, top-notch restaurants and unique shops, there is lots to explore and enjoy after class.
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Why choose PGIC? What makes us different?
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Free Workshops and Canadian Conversation Club (+Lounge Talk and Contests)
PGIC was established over 20years ago(1994) at the Vancouver Campus. Since then, we have built and upheld an international reputation as a strict, high quality, academic school. We have a well-developed curriculum, and our policies and procedures are carefully enforced, creating a strict environment for focused students, serious about and dedicated to their studies. These include:
++ W orkshops - 1hour workshops from 4-5pm on: Accent Reduction, Grammar, Writing, etc. ++ Canadian Conversation Club - Small conversation groups with other students at the same level, led by a Canadian/ PGIC teacher, 4-5pm ++ Lounge Talk - Meet with PGIC teachers in the lounge from 3:40-4:00pm ++ Contests - Talking, Essay, Reading contests
++ E OP English Only Policy - Not only in the school, but outside for a one block radius ++ Attendance - 85% policy ++ Class Participation Policy - students sign an agreement during orientation ++ Homework - 1 hour of homework per night ++ Levelling Up - Must pass with current level, including full progress report and communication assessment. Must be recommended by current teacher to do a Challenge Test ( essay and interview) ++ Academic Counseling - one on one counseling with teacher
= T he perfect learning environment and support for students who are serious about their language goals!
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++ English for Lawyers ++ Common Errors & Vocabulary Building ++ Exploring English Movies
= S tudents make the most of afternoons as well as mornings, with interesting programs that fit their needs!
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COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SATISFACTION At PGIC, we have high standards. From our highly trained and professional teachers, to our exceptional curriculum, we will exceed your expectations of our school. Since 1994, thousands of students have achieved their language learning goals at PGIC.
TEACHERS Our teachers’ passion will inspire students to reach their goals. Teachers create quality lessons to help you learn and then use your new English skills in a safe and supportive environment. With monthly training, PGIC teachers stay on the cutting edge of the latest teaching methodologies.
REGULAR PROGRAM SURVEYS AND COMMENT CARDS We stand by our commitment to excellence by providing monthly surveys to all students. In addition, you will be given a comment card at orientation. You may submit your suggestions or questions at any time during your program. Your input helps us to strengthen the quality of your education.
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ACADEMIC COUNSELLORS If you are planning to enter a North American university or college, please make an appointment with one of our academic counsellors. They will provide you with the information necessary to help you achieve your academic goals.
LANGUAGE COACHING AND PROGRESS REPORTS Every learner is different. At PGIC, we know students need ongoing individual feedback in order to improve. Throughout each session, instructors will meet with students one-on-one to provide you with individual feedback about their progress. At the end of each month, students will receive a written report from their instructors with details of their progress and suggestions for overcoming their weaknesses.
ACADEMIC COUNSELLORS If you are planning to enter a North American university or college, please make an appointment with one of our academic counsellors. They will provide you with the information necessary to help you achieve your academic goals.
LANGUAGE COACHING AND PROGRESS REPORTS Every learner is different. At PGIC, we know students need ongoing individual feedback in order to improve. Throughout each session, instructors will meet with students one-on-one to provide you with individual feedback about their progress. At the end of each month, students will receive a written report from their instructors with details of their progress and suggestions for overcoming their weaknesses.
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Program Information If you have a goal for your future - and speaking English is a part of it - PGIC will help you get there. PGIC has an international reputation for providing the highestquality English learning environment. Starting with our strictly enforced English Only Policy, we make sure that you study, practise, and use English until you learn to think in English. PGIC is a school for motivated students. We attract adult students who want the best outcome from their investment.
HOW TO ENROL Most programs at PGIC are offered every session (1 session = 4 weeks). You can select your own length of study. If you are unable to start at the beginning of a session, please contact us and we will try to accommodate you. Availability of programs at the Toronto and Victoria campus will be confirmed on registration.
CLASS SCHEDULE PGIC offers a broad range of intensive programs. In addition, all students are encouraged to join our free after-school language workshops and Canadian Conversation Club.
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Free Workshops and Canadian Conversation Club
PROGRAM INFORMATION
PGIC Activities
LEVELS PGIC has 6 language levels (see chart below). Your placement in these levels depends upon your Placement Test and Intake Assessment (oral interview).
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Intermediate Pre-Intermediate Elementary
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STUDENT CHALLENGE TEST
Most levels at PGIC have a 3-session curriculum. You will advance to higher levels as your English ability improves. Your advancement to the next level depends upon a combination of the following factors:
The challenge test is a written and oral examination for students who feel that they have progressed and deserve to be in a higher level class. With the recommendation of the teacher and the mastery of the target language, you may be promoted to the next level.
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Student progress reports Attitude in class Class participation Class attendance (above 85%) TOEIC® results (if applicable) Communication Assessment Recommendations from teachers
COMMUNICATION ASSESSMENT At the end of every session, you will have your language progress evaluated through an oral Communication Assessment. You will be asked to use the language structures that you have learned in class.
VISA / STUDY PERMIT If you plan to study for more than 6 months you will need a Study Permit. Depending on your nationality, you may also need a visa. Please contact the Canadian Embassy in your home country for more details.
“The teachers at PGIC are the best. They work their hardest to teach us English.”
Camila Dalcim Brazil
MEDICAL INSURANCE You must have medical insurance for the duration of your study in Canada. PGIC can help you with purchasing further insurance in Canada after your arrival.
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Morning Programs We offer a variety of communication-based English language programs to suit your needs:
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Academic Skills for the TOEFL®
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ENGLISH COMMUNICATION PROGRAM Learn how to use English to communicate in the real world. Participate in engaging and interactive tasks to help you learn to express yourself clearly and fluently in English. The English Communication Program is our core program at PGIC.
“The Power Speaking Program is especially helpful. You expand your vocabulary and learn new idioms. You can learn how to express your opinions by discussing news articles.”
Jungjun Bang South Korea
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TOEIC® PROGRAM Improve your skills with monthly practice tests, and boost your confidence. Receive individual feedback to improve your abilities. Apply your new skills using authentic materials such as newspapers, magazines, and the Internet. The program is specially designed to help you increase your TOEIC® score. Level Enrolment Length Focus
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Introductory to Advanced Every session 1 to 3 sessions per level Conversation skills, vocabulary, idioms, grammar, writing, and reading
Intermediate to Advanced Every session 1 to 3 sessions per level Test-taking strategies, individual error correction, listening, reading, grammar, and vocabulary
MORNING PROGRAMS
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BUSINESS ENGLISH PROGRAM Are you seeking a professional career? Develop effective business skills such as conducting meetings, representing your company, designing business projects, and negotiating agreements. Learn about formal business practices and marketing concepts. Examine case studies and use your communication skills in role-plays. Level Enrolment Length Focus
Intermediate to Advanced Plus Every session 1 to 3 sessions per level Business writing including letters, e-mails, and reports; speaking, listening, and reading using business materials; key concepts in effective business practices
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ACADEMIC SKILLS FOR TOEFL® PROGRAM
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Prepare for academic success by developing university-level English language skills. For university or college entrance, take this course in conjunction with our TOEFL® afternoon class and you will be one step closer to your university degree!
POWER SPEAKING PROGRAM Boost your English fluency through discussion, role-play, debate, and negotiation. This program will prepare you to use English in your career by helping you build confidence, become more assertive, understand problem-solving, and develop communication skills. Power Speaking is one of PGIC’s unique and premier programs. Level Enrolment Length Focus
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Intermediate to Advanced Plus Every session 1 to 3 sessions per level Building fluency and vocabulary 7
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IELTS™ ACADEMIC PREPARATION PROGRAM Develop the skills needed to achieve your academic goals. Increase your test score by studying authentic test questions and receiving individual error correction. Advance your English proficiency by learning to use vocabulary, grammar structures, and expressions accurately. Test scores are accepted for immigration purposes in Canada and at institutions throughout the world. Level Enrolment Length Focus
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Intermediate to Advanced Plus Every session 1 to 3 sessions per level IELTS™ test strategies including writing, listening, speaking, grammar, and computer practice using IELTS™ exams
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Upper Intermediate to Advanced Plus Every session 1 to 3 sessions Academic listening, speaking, reaing, writing, grammar, and vocabulary; research and presentation skills, critical thinking, and other academic skills
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CAMBRIDGE PROGRAM (PET, FCE, CAE) Focus intensively on your studies and learn English with a group of highly motivated students. Our wellestablished Cambridge Program will prepare you to take the Preliminary English Examination (PET), Cambridge First Certificate in English Examination (FCE), or the Cambridge Advanced Certificate Examination (CAE). An official test is offered at the end of each program. The Cambridge exam is accepted world-wide and valid for life. Level Enrolment Length Focus
“I am taking the Academic Skills Program since I am interested in pursuing further studies in a North American university.”
Kathy Salazar Mexico
Upper-Intermediate to Advanced Plus Please refer to the School Calendar for specific dates 12 weeks per level Intensive English communication, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, discussions, and presentations
Please note that not all Morning Programs are available at all times. Please contact us to find out the latest schedule.
MORNING PROGRAMS
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Afternoon Classes PGIC allows you to focus on your areas of interest. You can choose from a wide variety of afternoon classes. Every session you will choose two different afternoon classes. For example, if you want to improve your speaking, you might choose Discussion Skills for Mondays and Wednesdays, and Current Events for Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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“I like the afternoon classes best. PGIC has so many classes to choose from and they are all interesting and useful.”
Anton Detler Germany
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Power Listening
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Hospitality English
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Café Training Skills
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Assertiveness Skills
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Common Errors & Vocabulary Building
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Pronunciation
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Job Search Skills
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Thinking & Problem-Solving Skills
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Academic Writing Skills
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Exploring English Movies
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Business Writing Skills
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Business Negotiation Skills
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Presentation Skills
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Current Events
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Reading Skills
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Social Issues
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Glee Club
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Medical English
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English for Lawyers
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Learn phrases and vocabulary that you will need every day in Canada. Topics include: shopping, taking the bus, eating in restaurants, asking for directions, using telephones, dealing with emergencies, and giving instructions. This class will help you to become more independent in using English.
Eliminate typical grammar mistakes and expand your vocabulary. Great for students who are motivated to improve their English quickly.
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FUNCTIONAL ENGLISH
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Improve your ability to understand spoken English in this dynamic class. Discover basic and complex strategies for active listening, including identifying main ideas and details, understanding new words, taking notes, and deciphering difficult sounds. Practise listening skills with conversations, broadcasts, and announcements.
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ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS Build confidence so you can express yourself more clearly and directly. Take part in a variety of speaking activities such as discussions, role-plays, and presentations.
JOB SEARCH SKILLS Do you need to get a job? Learn how to decide on a career and how to find your ideal job. Discover how to write eye-catching cover letters and powerful resumes and develop techniques for before, during, and after your job interview. Practise your skills through discussions and role-plays for business situations.
Learn how to make the perfect cappuccino! This class is great for students who have a Working Holiday Visa and want to work in Vancouver. Prepare to work in an English-speaking coffee shop by focusing on both service-related language and coffee-making expertise. You will learn how to make a resume, write thank-you letters, take orders, describe menu items, handle money, and operate a coffee machine.
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TOEIC® Improve your reading speed and time management. Learn strategies to increase your TOEIC® score. Study all parts of the test while practising listening, reading, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Test your skills by taking a complete TOEIC® exam.
Prepare for a job in a hotel, tour company, or information centre. Improve your intercultural communication skills and at the same time develop your ability to take phone calls in English, offer advice to tourists, and solve customer service problems.
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PRONUNCIATION Do people sometimes have difficulty understanding you? Improve your pronunciation in this class. Learn to distinguish between similar sounds and practise stress, rhythm, and intonation.
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DISCUSSION SKILLS Master conversational phrases, functional language, and new vocabulary while discussing interesting topics. Learn how to express yourself better and become more confident. If you need speaking practice, this class is for you!
Get extra practice with the basics: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to improve your English more quickly. You will also learn common expressions to help you speak English more fluently.
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COMMON ERRORS AND VOCABULARY BUILDING
THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS
“With PGIC’s English Only Policy I couldn’t speak Japanese to my friends. It really worked to improve my English skills.”
Mizuha Akita Japan
Challenge your thinking with this innovative class. Consider new ways to solve problems, be open to new ideas, and ask the right questions to deal with difficult situations. Participate in a variety of speaking activities focusing on personal, social, and global issues. This class emphasizes ON positive thinking and constructive communication.
AFTERNOON CLASSES
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Develop your reading speed, comprehension, vocabulary, and general knowledge by reading interesting articles and stories. Improve your reading skills for tests such as TOEIC®, TOEFL®, and IELTS™.
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Learn how to write different types of paragraphs and essays. Find out how to come up with ideas, focus and narrow topics, organize your thoughts, write introductions and conclusions, and edit for mistakes.
EXPLORING ENGLISH MOVIES Do you love English movies but can’t understand them? Improve your ability to understand naturally spoken English in this entertaining and highly engaging class. Focus on spoken dialogue, common expressions, and natural pronunciation. Develop intensive and extensive listening skills for English spoken at normal speed.
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“After I took trial lessons at five different schools, I felt that PGIC had the most energetic and impressive classes. It’s true. You won’t regret studying at PGIC!”
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English is more than grammar. Find out what is happening in the world right now and you will be able to communicate better in real life. Read interesting news articles and listen to stories about today’s events. You will learn new vocabulary, make presentations, and have lively discussions.
ENGLISH FOR LAWYERS This upper intermediate course looks at the terminology and procedures of corporate and commercial law. Students will be exposed to legal vocabulary and case studies involving a wide variety of legal topics in international law from contracts to intellectual property. This course is a good foundation for those students looking to sit the official ILEC (International Legal English Certificate) examination, or simply for professionals looking to increase their legal vocabulary in English to complement their skills as part of their legal practice.
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CURRENT EVENTS
MEDICAL ENGLISH Upgrade your English for a job in a medical clinic or hospital. Improve your intercultural and medical communication skills and at the same time develop your ability on how to sensitively handle a range of situations from taking patient history, physical examination and describing treatment options to breaking bad news.
Improve your public speaking skills. Discover how to create and organize presentations through group work, role-plays, discussions, and debates. You will present one formal presentation every month.
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GLEE CLUB Learn English through Musical Theatre! Improve your Speaking & Listening , Reading, Writing and Vocabulary, slang/idioms, and confidence! Participants receive a recorded CD as a class souvenir.
BUSINESS NEGOTIATION SKILLS Take this class for a better understanding of business and cross-cultural situations. Learn the steps in negotiations, how to make clear decisions, and how to reach an agreement and make an action plan. You can expect lively discussions in this class.
ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS This course has been specially designed to help university bound students be successful in their future studies. In addition to academic language skills, the class will help students build the critical thinking, study, and research skills required for university programs.
BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS Discover the secret to effective business communication through cover letters, resumes, letters, and emails. Learn how to request, congratulate, complain, report sales figures, and make recommendations in writing.
SOCIAL ISSUES Discuss, brainstorm, analyze, and debate! Share your own opinions and experiences while learning about important issues affecting the world today.
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CELPIP A four skills course: (listening, reading, writing and speaking) in preparation for the Canadian English language proficiency test. Prepare for test format and performance expectations. Learn about questions types and how to respond to them, sharpen your English skills and learn how to build your vocabulary and practice with sample tests.
* Please note that not all Afternoon Programs are available at all times. Please contact us to find out the latest schedule.
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Free After-School Language Workshops & Clubs Drop into PGIC’s FREE after-school workshops and clubs. You may select any workshop or club to suit your individual needs.
ACCENT REDUCTION WORKSHOP Improve your pronunciation by focusing on difficult sounds for your language group. PGIC offers small classes for students from all the major languages represented at our school (German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, and Portuguese).
GRAMMAR WORKSHOP Brush up on your grammar! Review and practise difficult structures to help improve your speaking and writing.
CANADIAN CONVERSATION CLUB (CCC) You are invited to join a small social group with a Canadian. Enjoy a cup of coffee while you talk in a relaxing atmosphere. This is a perfect way to improve your English conversation skills and learn about Canadian culture.
WRITING WORKSHOP Improve your basic writing skills. Learn the fundamentals of writing: spelling, sentence structure, and grammatical accuracy.
VOCABULARY AND IDIOMS WORKSHOP Discover fun and interesting idioms and vocabulary to improve your speaking and writing. Focus on expressions used in everyday English.
TALKING CONTEST Gain confidence in your ability to communicate in English by speaking to Canadians. This is a great way to make new Canadian friends. The top five students who talk to the most people will win a prize.
ESSAY WRITING CONTEST Challenge yourself to write in English by entering the Essay Writing Contest. You will be given detailed feedback on your writing. You might even win a prize!
READING CONTEST Read an interesting novel in English, and then show your understanding by answering questions about the story. The novels will be suited to your level. We give away prizes every month!
“My teacher corrects my errors which helps me understand English better.”
Kook-hee Kim South Korea
LOUNGE TALK Meet PGIC teachers after school in our lounges. Ask questions and have discussions about anything you want: English, Vancouver, Toronto, Canadians, class, the news, etc.
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Pathways to Colleges & Universities UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM The PGIC University Transfer Program (UTP) is designed for the student whose goal is to study at a North American college or university. PGIC’s English Communication Program (ECP) is the first step to develop the student’s conversation, grammar, reading and writing skills, and is essential in preparing the student for the University Transfer Program. The focus at all levels is on functional and academic English, supported by the appropriate grammar for each level.
Placement Test
ECP - Level 1 Foundations 12 weeks
ECP - Level 2 PreIntermediate 12 weeks
ECP - Level 3 Intermediate 12 weeks
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University Transfer Program (12 weeks) ECP - Advanced (level5) - AM
Academic Study Skills PM - Mandatory
Academic Reading Skills PM - Optional
Academic Writing Skills PM - Optional
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Partner Universities and Colleges “I enjoy every single day in Vancouver because of PGIC’s support and information. They have great activities and trips even on the weekends.”
Naif Talal Aljerafi Saudi Arabia
Students completing the University Transfer Program have successfully met our Pathway Program requirements and will receive an ESL/UTP transcript and certificate.
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*Some students may require high school credits and/or upgrades to enter University. * Students are required to attend the ECP Advancedas their morning class, as well as the Academicstudy Skills for their afternoon class. Studentscan choose to study either Academic ReadingSkills or Academic Writing Skills to complement their afternoon classes.
CURRENT PATHWAY PARTNERS PATHWAY PARTNER
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REQUIREMENTS
University of Regina
Regina, Saskatchewan
Completion of PGIC UTP
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Completion of PGIC ECP Advanced Level
Confederation College
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Completion of PGIC UTP
Royal Roads University
Victoria, B.C.
Completion of PGIC UTP and Entrance Test
University of Victoria Continuing Studies
Victoria, B.C.
Completion of PGIC Upper Intermediate level and TOIEC of 700+
Via Training Centre
Victoria, B.C.
Completion of PGIC Upper Intermediate Level and Entrance Test
UCCBT
Toronto, ON/ Vancouver, B.C.
MTI Community College
Vancouver, B.C.
Canadian Tourism College
Vancouver/Surrey
Completion of PGIC Upper Intermediate Level
University of California Riverside
Riverside, California, USA
Completion of PGIC UTP Advanced Level
Oregon State University
Portland, Oregon
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado
Completion of PGIC UTP Undergrad: IELTS 5.5 - TOEFL 60 Graduate: IELTS 6.0 - TOEFL 70 to 78
University of South Florida
Tampa, Florida
Marshal University
Huntington, West Virginia
Drew University
Huntington, West Virginia
Undergrad: IELTS 5.5 - TOEFL 60 Completion of PGIC UTP Advanced Level
VFS - Vancouver Film School
Vancouver, BC
Completion of PGIC Advanced
BCIT - British Columbia Institute of Technology
Vancouver, BC
Completion of sufficient offical IELTS or TOEFL score
Whistler Adventure School
Whistler, BC
Completion of 4 weeks PGIC Upper Intermediate
Completion of PGIC Upper Intermediate Level
Completion of PGIC UTP Undergrad: IELTS 5 to 6 - TOEFL 60 to 79 Graduate: IELTS 6.0 - TOEFL 70 - 78
See website www.pgic.ca or Pathways Brochure for details.
“The Business English Program at PGIC challenges me in all business situations.”
Sonja Vogel Switzerland
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Special Programs (Certificate & Diploma) PGIC offers specialized programs for all individuals with specific needs and goals. These specialized programs will allow students to intensively focus on their studies and learn English with other highly motivated students who share similar objectives and interests. Each program will give students the right tools and inspiration they need to achieve their future goals.
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“I really enjoy PGIC. It’s a great school to become fluent and prepare for a career using English when I return to France.”
Pauline Violland France
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BUSINESS The Business program is designed to provide students with an intensive focus on business theory fundamentals, vocabulary, and applied business tasks and presentations. Through this classroom-centered high-level course, students will learn communicative Business English, presentation and meeting techniques, and general business scenarios.
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12-week Diploma 8-week Certificate Program Monday to Friday, 9am to 3:40 for a total of 25 hours per week
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Positive First Impressions Team Building Management/Employee Relations Business Negotiation
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Building Relationships Telephone Language Discussion Skills International Trade
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Meetings Entrepreneurships Headhunting Business Researching
Entry Points Students may start the program at the beginning of each session – every 4 weeks Admission Requirements Be a minimum of 19 years of age / TOEIC score of 500 minimum / PGIC Level Intermediate level of Spoken and Written English Requirements Afternoon classes: Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills, Pronunciation, Presentation Skills, Business Writing Skills, Power Listening, Discussion Skills, and Business Negotiation Skills
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Presentation Skills Business Writing Corporate Strategy/Culture Process and Operations
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Pronunciation Receiving Visitors Thinking Skills Cross-Cultural Communication
“PGIC has an excellent worldwide reputation for the high quality of its programs.”
Natasha La Porta Italy Business Career Opportunities Students successfully completing this program should expect to find work in their home country or internationally as a business office professional, or as an entry-level office worker. Other opportunities exist in private business and small business. * Please note that not all Special programs are available at all times and all campuses. Please contact us to find out the latest schedule.
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DEP - DYNAMIC ENGLISH This specialized course has been built specifically for Korean students learning English. The course is designed to help students learn how to understand and produce English as it is used in day-to-day situations, as opposed to academic textbooks. The course has a translation focus, and teaches students how to translate commonly used expressions and slang words from Korean into English, and from English to Korean. Students learn sentence structure, vocabulary, and idioms through article translation. Audio and video dictation gives a chance to practice everything they learn, and pronunciation and intonation is trained through one period of intense speaking and recording.
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Length 4-week Certificate Program 8-week Diploma Program Entry Points Student may start the program at the beginning of each session – every 4 weeks Admission Requirements Be a minimum of 19 years of age / PGIC Level Upper Intermediate / Be fluent in the Korean Language / Complete a written pre-test and speaking interview
Audio & video dictation Skitunderstanding emotions
Article translation
Pronunciation & intonation
English sayings, idioms, phrasal verbs
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Focuses on • Idiomatic Expressions and slang • Phrasal verbs and Korean Expressions • Quick Responses in speaking • Pronunciation and Intonation • Watching movies without subtitles • Presentation skills • Skit – understanding emotions • Translating articles
“My teachers always help my pronunciation”
Chih-Hsiang Chang Taiwan
* Please note that not all Special programs are available at all times and all campuses. Please contact us to find out the latest schedule.
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PSP – POWER SPEAKING The Power Speaking Program is designed to improve students’ interpersonal and communication skills to more effectively enable them to express themselves and understand others. Through presentations, impromptu speeches, debates, meetings, and a variety of media-based projects, students learn to effectively and confidently present their ideas in English in a variety of situations.
Academic Module Length
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8-week Certificate Program 12-week Diploma Program
Autobiographies
Speaking to inform
Creating communication products to get your message across
Students may start the program at the beginning of each session – every 4 weeks
Gender issues
Speaking to persuade
Discussing and forming opinions on global issues
Admission Requirements
Problem-solving presentations
Giving “how to” presentations
Leading discussions and structured debates
Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 3:40 for a total of 25 hours per week Entry Points
Be a minimum of 19 years of age / TOEIC score of 500 / PGIC Level Intermediate
Power Speaking Skill Development
Requirements Afternoon Programs: Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills, Pronunciation, Presentation Skills, Assertiveness Skills, Discussion Skills, and Social Issues
• Students will be better able to express their thoughts and feelings in English in
an effective, engaging, and clear manner.
• Students will have developed their fluency and language proficiency in English. • Students will have improved their listening comprehension of real-world English. • Students will have increased their knowledge of global issues and expressed
their opinions on these issues.
• Students will have developed effective presentation skills as well as the effective
use of body language, eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions.
• Students will have expanded their language skills, interpersonal and
communication skills, and their skills of interpreting non-verbal cues.
“I have the opportunity to start studying English at PGIC in Toronto. The school has experienced and qualified teachers and the students learn in a friendly atmosphere. The school facilities are great and in a very good location close to transportation, restaurants and libraries. There are students from different countries, It makes me happy to share experiences with students from around the world.”
Diana Isabel Pico Fonseca Colombia
* Please note that not all Special programs are available at all times and all campuses. Please contact us to find out the latest schedule.
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HOSPITALITY ENGLISH Upgrade your English for a job in a hotel, tour company, or information centre. Improve your intercultural communication skills and at the same time develop your ability to take phone calls in English, offer advice to tourists, and solve customer service problems.
Features
Length 4 week Certificate program 8-week Certificate Program 12 week Diploma program Afternoon elective twice per week 5 hours per week
Academic Module SESSION 1 : HOTEL RECEPTION • • •
Telephone Language Reservations Positive First Impressions
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Receiving Guests Thinking Skills Facilities and services
Entry Points Students may start the program at the beginning of each session - every 4 weeks Admission Requirements
SESSION 2 : CUSTOMER SERVICES • • • •
Have passed PGIC’s Elementary level or have scored at the PreIntermediate level on the entrance assessment
Attractions Travel Options Giving Directions HandlingComplaints
• Provlem Solving • Emergency Assistance • Giving Advice • D ealing with Difficult Customers
SESSION 3 : HOTEL MANAGEMENT • • • •
Cross cultural communication Cultural Awareness Building Relationships Operations, process, and training
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Health, Safety, and Security Sanitation Job Applications Job Interviews
Hospitality Careers Students successfully completing this program will have improved their English to be used in their home country or internationally for careers such as Front Desk Agent, Conceirge or Guest Relations in a hotel.
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MEDICAL ENGLISH Upgrade your English for a job in a medical clinic or hospital. Improve your intercultural and medical communication skills and at the same time develop your ability on how to sensitively handle a range of situations from taking patient history, physical examination and describing treatment options to breaking bad news.
Academic Module
Features
Length 4 week Certificate program Afternoon elective 4 times per week 10 hours per week Entry Points
1. Language and communication skills to help the patient
2. Receiving the patient
3. Presenting the complaint
4. Past medical, family history, and social history
5. Telephone language and etiquette
6. Examining a patient. Giving clear concise instructions/ explanations
Students may start the program at the beginning of each session - every 4 weeks Admission Requirements Completed PGIC’s Intermediate level, or TOEIC 600, or IELTS 5.0, or TOEFL 52, or have scored at the Upper-Intermediate level on the entrance assessment
Medical Careers Students successfully completing this program should expect to find work in their home country or internationally as a Home Health Aide*, Medical Secretary*, or Certified Nursing Assistant.* *This Medical English Program is intended as an introduction for currently qualified doctors, nurses, and medical students with an upper-intermediate to advanced level of English who are looking to work in an English-speaking environment. This course does NOT teach medicine, nursing or any medical practices. This course will NOT qualify you for any of the regulatory licensing requirements. Ex. NCLEX
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PGIC Accommodations HOMESTAY
STUDENT HOUSING
The best way to practise the English you learn in class is to experience it in real life! A homestay gives you the opportunity to become a part of a Canadian family. No matter where you are from, participating in the homestay program will truly enrich your stay in Canada by giving you a home away from home.
This is the perfect option if you want to practice your English with roommates from other countries, but like the independence of living on your own. We have shared student housing available!
You will have your own space, be able to make new friends, and create countless memories with your new Canadian host family. Our homestay families will provide you with a private bedroom, a shared bathroom, and meals. Our homestay provider will locate a new host family for you, at no additional charge, if you are not happy with your family. We want to make sure you are happy at school and at home!
Our residence has a library and a full service kitchen with dining area. Appliances and cookware are available. Consideration of other guests requires that these facilities be cleaned and well maintained. “PGIC is an excellent school to learn English. Teachers are highly qualified, the staff is completely organized and friendly, the infrastructure is modern, and the methods used in the classrooms are very interesting.”
Visitors should bring their own linens for a single size bed, pillow, blanket and towels. Janitorial service is limited and guests are required to keep the dorm clean and neat.
Fatima Aparecida de Freitas Leal Brazil
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What to Expect? • Close to public transit, park, community centre and shopping mall • Average of 15 students per Dormitory • Male & Female students Dormitory (separate floor) • 2-4 students per room (shared room) • Live-in staff / Dormitory coordinator • Dormitory Students Event / Activity / Clubs / Monthly activity calendar • Meeting new cultures and practicing English (English Only Policy)
PGIC Activities PGIC ACTIVITIES Use your English skills outside of the classroom, socialize with other students and discover the fun spots in Canada. PGIC works with the best tour providers that offer trips to all the places you want to see at a price you can afford. Take the most popular trips around Canada: Whistler, Victoria, the Rocky Mountains, Ottawa, Montreal and Niagara Falls. If you have more time, there are many other places to visit. A Canadian guide will be there to make sure everything goes smoothly and everyone has fun.
“PGIC’s Cambridge Program will prepare you to take the PET, FCE or Advanced Cambridge Exams.”
Maximilian Abele Germany
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PGIC campuses PGIC - VANCOUVER 1155 Robson St. Vancouver, BC, Canada V6E 1B5 Tel +1-604-687-3595 Fax +1-604-687-3586 Email info@PGIC.ca
PGIC - TORONTO 2040 Yonge St. Suite 300, Toronto, ON, Canada M4S 1Z9 Tel +1-416-977-9800 Fax +1-416-977-9801 Email info@PGIC.ca
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