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Welcome to Omnicom School of Languages Omnicom School of Languages (Calgary and Toronto locations) dedicates itself to the development of the student’s language skills and professional training. We are committed to providing a quality education and meeting our students’ needs. Omnicom creates an atmosphere that combines comfort and security with the highest professional standards of education. This environment enables students to achieve real results while making lasting connections from around the world. Our mission is to give our students the skills, the experience, the confidence to pursue their dreams and surpass their goals.
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What sets Omnicom apart There’s more to Omnicom than quality education... History For more than 30 years, Omnicom School of Languages has been recognized for its excellence as a learning institution. We have helped thousands of students achieve their goals, and will continue to do so for many years to come.
Programs
Omnicom offers a comprehensive Intensive English Program as well as a range of specialized courses, which can develop students’ skills from beginner to advanced levels. Test preparation courses include TOEFL iBT, TOEIC, and Cambridge Examination Preparation for the FCE and CAE exams. Students will develop their professional skills through our multifaceted curriculum. We recommend our Focus on Communication Programs to sharpen their speaking and listening skills. (English ONLY Policy is enforced).
Atmosphere
Omnicom maintains a comfortable atmosphere, giving students a “home away from home” experience. We place a premium on giving students an authentic experience, getting a feel for the community, and living as the locals live.
Activities
Omnicom coordinates activities for students outside the class, to further language acquistion and to allow students to take full advantage of their Canadian experience. We begin locally, with walking tours of the city, and evening activities with the teachers and staff. There’s something for everyone in both Calgary and Toronto. Our counsellors and staff are on hand to guide, direct, and advise. With this introduction, students can explore the culture and customs at their own pace.
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Welcome to Omnicom Calgary
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Calgary (pop. 1 million) is the fastest growing city, the fastest developing business centre and the third largestmunicipality in Canada. It is also the city with the highest average income, highest educational qualifications, and thehighest number of computer users! Yet it still has all the advantages of a small city - friendly, welcoming people, safestreets and an easy transport system. Calgary is always ranked high among the world’s most livable cities by UNESCO. Calgary offers many activities, attractions, events and sports so there is always something to do. Asian, Latino, Africanand other multicultural festivals, the Calgary Stampede, dynamic arts, music and culture scenes, exciting night life, NHLHockey, CFL Football as well as other professional sports and many in-city parks and pathways contribute to making thisa special city. Calgary also offers good value with great shopping – Alberta is the only province with no sales tax!
Omnicom Calgary School Suite 100, #840 6th Ave., Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2P 3E5
Calgary is situated at the foot of the magnificent Rocky Mountains. In summertime this means fabulous sightseeing and hiking around Banff, Lake Louise and many other beautiful places and in wintertime, incredible skiing/snowboarding at the Olympic ski stations. Close too, are the unique Dinosaur Badlands. With a dry, moderate climate, Calgary has on average more than 200 days of sunshine a year. Summers are warm, and although winters can be cold, the Chinooks, warm and dry winds which blow down from the mountains, mean that the cold never last for long! Omnicom School has an excellent downtown location, one block from the City Train with many bus stops right in front providing easy access to anywhere in the city. All city centre attractions and facilities are just a short walk away. For all these reasons, Calgary and Omnicom are an increasingly popular choice for students from all over the world
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Welcome to Omnicom Toronto
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As the largest city in Canada, Toronto attracts millions of visitors each year. Consistently ranked as one of the world’s most livable cities by UNESCO, Toronto is the complete package – bigcity convenience with the safety and comfort of a small town. Toronto’s diverse cultural heritage translates into a multitude of world renowned festivals and carnivals, such as Caribana, the Toronto International Film Festival, the Beaches Jazz Festival, and the Dragon Boat Festival, to name just a few. With Major League Baseball, NBA Basketball, NHL Hockey, and CFL Football, as well as professional soccer and lacrosse leagues, this city has everything a sports fan could want. Whether students are looking for an incredible shopping experience, exciting sporting events, fine dining or just seeing the sights, Toronto is their destination of choice.
Omnicom Toronto School: 5 Park Home Ave., 6th Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M2N 6L4
Omnicom Toronto is located uptown, in the friendly neighbourhood of North York. We have direct access to the North York Centre Library, which all of our students can use for free. Nearby shopping centres, theatres and restaurants, and easy subway access to downtown Toronto make this an enviable place to live and study.
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Curriculum Outline Program Level Guide Level Guide
English Ability
PTS*
TOEFL CBT
1 to 3
Beginner
4 to 6
Low-Intermediate
16+
40
7 to 8
Intermediate
47+
9 to 10
Upper-Intermediate
11 to 12
TOEFL iBT
TOEIC
Programs Available
200 - 300
IES
12
300
IES, FCA
80
25
425
IES. FCA
60+
120
40
550
IES, FCB, TOC
Upper-Intermediate to Advanced
70+
152
50
660
IES, IBT, FCE, BEC, BED
13 to 14
Advanced
80+
193
70
800
IES, ACP, CAE
14+
Pre-Academic Advanced
IELTS
Sessions are 4 weeks long *Placement Test Score (Omnicom Placement Test)
Intensive English Programs (IES25, IES15)
The Business English Programs (BEC25, BED25)
Comprehensive English language courses are available for all students, from Beginner to Advanced. Modern teaching methods and technologies ensure that all our programs maintain the highest of educational standards. Students also choose a specific area of language focus in our Elective Class*, a 4-hour weekly component of our Intensive English Programs.
Work effectively in today’s corporate community. Programs consist of inclass practice with a focus on real-life situations. Acquire business vocabulary and communication skills through interactive activities, such as role-play, discussions and case studies.
*Conversation / Pronunciation, TOEFL iBT Preparation, TOEIC Preparation, Business English, Creative Writing, Canadian Culture, Debating, World Issues, Conversation, Focus on Vocabulary Development or Accent Reduction.
Focus on Communication (FCA25, FCB25, FCS15, FCL10) This two-part Focus on Communication Program – Speaking and Listening - develops students’ speaking skills with a focus on accuracy, quality, speed and fluency. Students sharpen their listening skills through the use of multi-media and various audio texts.
TOEFL iBT Program (IBT15, IBT25) Our TOEFL iBT Program will allow students to gain the skills and test strategies to meet the challenges of this internet based scholastic test. Students will equally focus on the different sections of the test including reading, listening, speaking and writing through inclass activities and computer software.
TOEIC Preparation Program (TOC10) TOEIC Preparation is available part-time, and may be combined with our regular IES(15) course for a chance to practice all language skills while focusing on improving TOEIC performance. Omnicom Toronto offers the TOEIC test. A minimum number of students must be registered for the test to be held.
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Cambridge Examination Preparation Program (FCE25, CAE25)
IELTS Preparation Program (IELTS25)
Students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform well in the FCE (First Certificate in English) and CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) exams. The program focuses on the 5 components including reading, writing, listening, speaking, and English in use.
Students will develop the skills and expertise required to succeed in the internationally renowned IELTS exam ( both academic and general training modules). The program focuses on all four exam sections: reading, writing, listening and speaking through ample in-class practice as well as computer lab.
Summer / Winter Language Activity Course (SWL25)
(Full-time day classes or Parttime evening classes)
Available to students of all ages and levels. Combine language learning with your holidays. Please contact us for more information about schedules and costs.
Private Instruction (PRI10)
Academic / College Preparation (ACP25) Students will focus on grammar, pronunciation, colloquial North American English, sentence structure, essay writing and oral presentations through public speaking. Students learn to take notes and develop evaluation and study techniques for success in college or university level programs in North America. *Contact us at toronto@omnicomstudy.com to learn more about our Pathways Programs linked to Ontario Colleges and Universities and tour the campuses of our Pathways partners.
Individual tutoring is available to students of all levels of ability. Students progress at their own pace and through careful monitoring of students’ progress, the program leaders are able to tailor the curriculum to each individual student’s ability and preference.
Specialized Group Packages
We can create an educational and travel package that suit your group needs!
........................................................................... Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Please contact Omnicom Toronto for details
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Omnicom Accommodation What is ‘Homestay’?
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Homestay offers the opportunity to live with a Canadian family and to practice language skills daily. Omnicom carefully selects local host families to provide a safe, friendly environment. Our Homestay Coordinator personally interviews all families and inspects their homes. Like all the support staff at Omnicom, the Homestay Coordinator is here to help your easy transition into Canadian life. The Homestay Program gives students the opportunity to experience an added dimension to language learning. You will acquire valuable knowledge about everyday aspects of life, leisure, and culture in a modern Canadian city. Your homestay hosts will welcome you into their household like a member of the family. Your famil will have your own key to the house, a private room that is comfortably equipped with a bed, desk, chest of drawers, closet, and proper lighting. Your family will provide two or three proper meals per day. The homestay family will most likely invite you to join them on various outings or excursions. You should take advantage of these opportunities to see the city and get to know your homestay family better. Enrolment Before coming to Canada, students planning to be in Canada longer than six months must obtain a Study Permit from the Canadian Embassy or Consulate in their home country. Students should have sufficient funds to study and live in Canada. A letter of acceptance from Omnicom is required for your Study Permit. This letter will be issued to all students upon receipt of the completed registration form and payment. It is each student’s responsibility to verify all visa procedures with the Canadian Embassy before his or her arrival. Students are also required to make arrangements for international health and medical insurance prior to their arrival in Canada. We have several e-mail addresses to facilitate international correspondence and the exchange of enrolment information. For more information, visit our website at: www.omnicomstudy.com www.omnicomstudy.com
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Omnicom Activities Master English in Canada While Having Fun... Toronto offers a wide range of activities including
cultural excursions, sporting events, performing arts and cinemas. Field trips are an important part of learning about Canadian culture and offer an opportunity to speak with native English speakers. Typical day trips in the Toronto area include visits to Toronto Island, the CN Tower, Niagara Falls, Casa Loma, the Ontario Science Centre, the Royal Ontario Museum and Canada’s Wonderland. Overnight and extended weekend trips include visits to Algonquin Provincial Park, Ottawa (the capital city of Canada), Montreal, Quebec City, New York City, and Chicago. For sports fans there is soccer, basketball, hockey, and baseball. In addition, students will be given the chance to work together with Canadians as volunteers. Omnicom Toronto offers these activities on a regular basis ask our Activities Coordinator for details.
Calgary offers a large variety of exciting events
and excursions. Rocky Mountain resorts such as Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, as well as Waterton National Park and the Dinosaur Badlands surround the city of Calgary and offer many day trips and overnight adventures for international students to enjoy. Students will have the chance to ice skate, ski and snowboard in the winter and hike, camp and go river rafting in the summer. Other activities include barbecues, bowling, movies, museums, and sporting events such as professional hockey, football and baseball. The most exciting, of course, is the world famous Calgary Stampede which takes place each year in July! All of these activities, and more, are available to students registered at Omnicom Calgary.
The World of English is Through Our Doors General English Programs
College & University Pathway Programs
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• ACP (Academic / College Preparation):
Full-Time or Part-Time Intensive English Power English for Life Focus on Communication Summer/Winter Language Activity Specialized Group Packages Private Instruction
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allows you to enter our partnered college or university without English proficiency tests
• Undergraduate Pathways -
Alliant (San Diego) Cambrian College (Sudbury, Ontario) Canadore College (North Bay, Ontario) Centennial College (Toronto, Ontario) Confederation College (Thunder Bay, Ontario) Durham College (Oshawa, Ontario) Evergreen College ( Toronto, Ontario) George Brown College (Toronto, Ontario) Sheridan College (Brampton/Mississauga/Oakville, Ontario) Sault College (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) Algoma University (Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario) Brock University (St. Catharines, Ontario) Lakehead University (Thunder Bay, Ontario) Laurentian University (Sudbury, Ontario) Wilfrid Laurier University (Waterloo/Brantford/Kitchener, Ontario) Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (Calgary, Alberta) University of Regina (Regina, Saskatchewan) Royal Roads University (Victoria, British Columbia) St Lawrence College
(Kingston, Ontario)
• Graduate Pathways Lakehead University Laurentian University Royal Roads University
(Thunder Bay, Ontario) (Sudbury, Ontario) (Victoria, British Columbia)
• Exam Preparation Programs Part-Time/Evenings/Weekends also available IELTS TOEFL iBT GMAT GRE CAEL FCE CAE T OEIC Specialized English Programs
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Business English Petroleum English English for Nursing English for Tourism & Hospitality www.omnicomstudy.com
The World of English is through our doors!