ESLdirectory - ALMA English Institute - ESL Programs in Vancouver, Canada

Program Description:

ALMA English Institute specializes in the art and science of English language teaching and provides English language education to the speakers of other languages who come to Vancouver as international students, visitors or landed immigrants, enabling them to acquire English language skills and to communicate in both verbal and written English thus attend Canadian universities, join the job market, or simply enjoy better English. Intensive ESL Program; We offer an intensive ESL program, part-time or full-time, with a well-balanced combination of structural language skills and communicative language skills. It is designed to meet the needs of international students who plan to achieve a high level of English language skills. There are 7 levels, beginner to advanced, and after a placement test, the students can begin classes on any Monday. Course materials include current textbooks, videos, audio tapes, reading materials and access to English Language Computer programs.

program details

tuition: Full-time (27 hrs/week) CAD$ 240.00/ week; Part-time (15 hrs/week) CAD$ 120/week;

housing/meals: Homestay: private room and 3 meals /day: CAD$750.00/month; Placement Fee: CAD$200.00; Airport Pick- up: CAD$ 65.00

total cost: Application Fee: CAD$100 (non-refundable); Books & Materials: CAD$70.00/ term; Student Activity Fee: CAD$50.00/ term

average class size: 8 - 12 Students

maximum class size: 15 Students

current student count: 85 - 95 students

available housing options:

ALMA English Institute provides international students with the opportunity to live with a Canadian family while staying in Vancouver. Handpicked host families provide a very hospitable environment for the visiting students. Each family provides a furnished room for the student along with meals and a supportive English-speaking environment. Vancouver Central Homestay(VCH), http://www.vancouvercentralhomestay.com, a 100% Canadian-made team with more than 10 years experience in Vancouver homestay is the provider of homestay services for ALMA. They have hosted students from more than 20 countries. They know how a great homestay should work and that it should be affordable, close to your school and other amenities and safe and enriching experience.

location information:

ALMA English Institute is located at a central location at downtown Vancouver. You can easily reach anywhere in Greater Vancouver by bus, SeaBus and SkyTrain from ALMA’s location. It is only 1 block away from SeaBus and SkyTrain terminals at Waterfront Station and there are several bus stops within a block from our school.

application information:

Enrolling for studies in ALMA English Institute is a simple process. Here are the steps to follow:A - Pre-RegisterComplete the pre-registration form online, or you can download this form from the admissions section of our website: www.almaenglish.com and either fax or mail it to the school.B - The "letter of offer"A letter of offer will be sent to you with a complete application package for the program. Full payment is due together with all of the forms in this package completed in full. The fees due include the registration fee, all applicable tuition, medical insurance incidental and homestay fees. C - The "letter of acceptance"When the school receives the payment (done by bank transfer, check, or credit card), we will forward an acceptance letter to you (the student).D - The visa processInternational students require a Student Visa(Study Permit) if they plan to stay for more than 6 months. Student Visa application requires the letter of acceptance and the receipt of payment from the school. If the visa is refused, we reimburse the full amount of money initially sent to us, minus the registration fee.E - Travel plansStudents who need homestay and airport pick-up should inform the school as soon as the date and flight of arrival are confirmed. Please notify the school of your flight arrival at least two weeks prior to departure.