Program Info: The ELC program is designed to enable you to achieve an advanced level of English and a deep understanding of culture in the English-speaking world. Follow university-level academic courses in English successfully Function comfortably in an English-speaking work environment Write clear and coherent academic and professional texts in English Express yourself confidently and appropriately in any situation
Levels : English Language and Culture is made up of three main levels (Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced) and comprises eight courses. Once you complete successfully the Advanced courses with a grade of 65% (B-) or higher, the passing grade for this program, you will qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture. Level | Course | CEFR | CLB | IELTS | TOEFL |
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1 | CEGL 213 - Elementary 1 | A1-A2 | 2 | < 4 | < 30 | 2 | CEGL 223 - Elementary 2 | A2 | 3 | < 4 | 30-34 | 3 | CEGL 313 - Intermediate 1 | A2-B1 | 4 | 4.5-5 | 35-44 | 4 | CEGL 323 - Intermediate 2 | B1 | 5 | 5-5.5 | 45-55 | 5 | CEGL 333 - Intermediate 3 | B1-B2 | 6-7 | 5.5-6 | 56-65 | 6 | CEGL 355 - Bridge to Proficiency | B2 | 7-8 | 6 | 66-75 | 7 | CEGL 413 - Advanced 1* | B2-C1 | 8-9 | 6-6.5 | 76-85 | 8 | CEGL 423 - Advanced 2* | C1 | 9+ | 6.5 | 86-90+ |
Note that all students must take a Placement Test in order to participate in the program.
Curriculum : It is a full-time, 6-week course offered 6 times a year over 8 levels leading to the McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English. Students can participate in Cultural Discovery Projects which includes : Montreal Gems – Tourist Attractions Places to Travel in Canada Urban Environmental Sustainability Montreal Food Specialties Religious Diversity in Canada Montreal’s Non-Profit Sector Montreal’s Music Scene Visual Arts in Montreal
Also participate in Cultural Exchanges which includes : SPEAK Conversation Partners Brainy Bar SHARE Events
Classroom Hour : Full-time, Daytime, Monday-Friday Every week, you have 24 hours of class with two McGill teachers. At lunch time, conversation partners will visit your classroom to help you practice. And there are fun optional after school activities every week. Montreal Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Morning Class | Morning Class | Morning Class | Morning Class | Morning Class | Lunch Break | Conversation Partners visit classrooms | | | Conversation Partners visit classrooms | | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Afternoon Class | Afternoon Class | Afternoon Class | Afternoon Class | Afternoon Class (finish at 2:30PM) | | | After school activity 3:30 to 5:00 PM (optional) | | | Explore Montreal Outing 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (optional)
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