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Academic ESL Classes for University Study

IQ Bamboo Language Services
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Are you an ESL student who wants to enter academic classes at the university level? Well if so, IQ Bamboo Language Services can help you get the skills needed for improvement in important areas such as reading, essay writing and oral presentations. All university preparation classes are developed specifically for each student and improvement comes fast. This course is ideal for the student who wants to enter directly into academic study, at the university level, bypassing any ESL university prep courses with IELTS test practice provided.

• This program is subject to a $90.00 textbook fee.
• Homework requirements vary with the level, but students can expect 1 hour of homework each day.
• There are periodic quizzes and tests to measure progress.
• There is no minimum number of students required to run these classes.
• Practice IELTS tests are also given.

Course topics
Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, academic writing, vocabulary, and grammar

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
2 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 120 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
24 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024

IQ Bamboo / IQB does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Afternoon session
03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Afternoon session
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 3 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 99 years old
Average 28 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Welcome to IQ Bamboo Language Services!

IQ Bamboo Language Services is Canadian owned and operated. It is Kamloops’ only private and most trusted English as a Second Language and IELTS Test Preparation school.

IQ Bamboo Language Services is not only a well-respected school it is also a vibrant, friendly and exciting place to learn English. Students are encouraged to strive for excellence, immerse themselves in a new culture, enrich their minds, try new challenges and build bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. Highly qualified teachers and staff are carefully chosen for their professionalism, integrity and exceptional customer service skills.

IQ Bamboo Language Services is conveniently located in downtown Kamloops where walking, shopping, eating and relaxing are easily accessible. IQB is within a close walking distance of attractions, entertainment venues, boutiques, restaurants, transportation, parks, and beaches.

Whether you are a student wanting to upgrade your English level, a business professional, a newly arrived local, or in a situation where academic or immigration language proficiency testing is needed, there are language courses at IQ Bamboo Language Services that are right for you. There are advanced English courses available for all fluency levels, ages, and time duration. We also offer advanced IELTS preparation courses for both the Academic and General Training exams.

IQ Bamboo Language Services has test preparation courses for the IELTS exam. We offer custom made preparation courses for a thorough study of both the IELTS Academic and General Training exams. We believe that test preparation requires hard work and serious study. We take a direct approach to preparing students for the IELTS test. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.

Year opened
2012
Number of classrooms
1

Facilities

  • Library
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at IQ Bamboo Language Services varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 28. In the summer, the average age is 28.

IQ Bamboo / IQB teaches students from all over the world, including:

Mexico
34%
Brazil
17%
South Korea
17%
Russia
16%
India
8%
Taiwan
8%

School holidays

IQ Bamboo / IQB does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
24 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024

School location

Welcome to IQ Bamboo Language Services!

IQ Bamboo Language Services is Canadian owned and operated and is Kamloops’ only private and most trusted English as a Second Language and IELTS Test Preparation school.

IQ Bamboo Language Services is not only a well-respected school it is also a vibrant, friendly and exciting place to learn English. Students are encouraged to strive for excellence, immerse themselves in a new culture, enrich their minds, try new challenges and build bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. Highly qualified teachers and staff are carefully chosen for their professionalism, integrity and exceptional customer service skills.

IQ Bamboo Language Services is conveniently located in downtown Kamloops where walking, shopping, eating and relaxing are easily accessible. IQB is within a close walking distance of attractions, entertainment venues, boutiques, restaurants, transportation, parks, and beaches.

Whether you are a student wanting to upgrade your English level, a business professional, a newly arrived local, or in a situation where academic or immigration language proficiency testing is needed there are language courses at IQ Bamboo Language Services that are right for you. There are advanced English courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations and advanced IELTS preparation courses for both the Academic and General Training exams.

IQ Bamboo Language Services has test preparation courses for the IELTS exam. We offer custom made preparation courses for a thorough study of both the IELTS Academic and General Training exams. We believe that test preparation requires hard work and serious study. We take a direct approach to preparing students for the IELTS test. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.

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"Connecting"

Carla Sandfort

IQ Bamboo Language Service, allowed me to study in a friendly and welcoming environment.

A small classroom atmosphere not only allowed me to stay focus on the subject matter but to make friends and connection around the world. We laughed, discussed and analysed. Overall, I am taking away more confidence in speaking and writing English.

I would not hesitate to recommended the services and support from IQ Bamboo Language Services.

Thank you to great Memories.

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Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
1 Oct 2012 - 31 Oct 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Teacher is cool(you know what I mean John)"

Edward Lu

First, personally I think the class tho very fun to have, even though the time I was be in the class is absolutely crazy and sometime do some weird things, but the teacher can tally put me under control(sometime don’t). Second I think the location is excellent which is not for me cuz I live way up to the hill, but the location still really clearly and easy to find. I think the quality of the class is pretty well done, teacher know what time should push it harder and what time should take it easy, and also I guess the student usually have a wonderful relationship with teacher which is perfect. For me, I really like the way my teacher do, he tough me a lot of things about English, and also a lot of things for Canadian culture, which is also the best for the studen specially from different country. The environment in the classroom is really quiet and clean, every time I would feel really comfortable to sit in the classroom(sometimes I don’t even want to go). And every time when I need water or some orange? Or blood orange?!, the teacher always really happy to give me, with is exactly what I want even time I walked in to the class. And now I can very closely see the different between after and before, really helpful lesson. Btw you are the best John, don’t miss me too much, you know who am I..........

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Duration of study
55 weeks
Date of study
1 Sep 2016 - 21 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"It's amazing!"

Kazunari Furuya

My wife and I didn't speak English very well but the teacher tirelessly taught English to us. And he prepared cheap text book.

We always asked him when we have some problems or how to spend our life in Canada. For example, what is the best car insurance or what should we go this weekend around our area. He became kind and helped us.
He is a very good English teacher.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
198 weeks
Date of study
22 Oct 2014 - 8 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"Individual approach and focus on achieving my goals"

Sergei Solodukhin

I want to say a big thank you to Giovanni De Luca, my English language mentor.
During the last few years, he has been helping me with such a hard process as studying a new language.
I feel I can always discuss what we should do in order to overcome my personal challenges, meet my needs and achieve my goals.

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Duration of study
115 weeks
Date of study
7 Jul 2016 - 26 Sep 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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