DEA Canadian College
#160-700 Marine Drive North Vancouver,, North Vancouver, British Columbia V7M 1H3, Canada
DEA Canadian College
ESL Program
All DEA course levels align directly with the Canadian Language Benchmarks. Topics included cover areas of interest to the student and are designed to improve fluency and build confidence. Reading, writing, speaking, and listening are integral parts of the program. The interesting course content has been designed to help students advance quickly.
Levels:
Introductory & Elementary – Basics:
Level 1: Student will build their confidence communicating in everyday situations and be able to express personal information, likes/dislikes, descriptions and identify items. Learners will interact in a simple way and can answer basic questions using familiar words. Lesson plans are personalized, engaging and fun igniting student interest.
Level 2: Students can introduce themselves to others and understand simple questions and concepts. Learners will communicate basic information using short sentences and phrases in relation to needs and experiences. Vocabulary through listening and speaking activities/exercises and comprehending simple directions.
Pre-Intermediate:
Level 3: Students will learn to communicate information and express ideas using simple sentences in relation to current needs and experiences. Learners will understand the fundamentals of basic grammar structures and verb tenses and will continue to build their vocabulary bank and develop control in communicating in informal routine situations.
Level 4: Students will continue to build their vocabulary and communicate information in relation to everyday experiences and activities with a focus on personal wants and needs. Learners will develop control in communications in informal and formal conversations. In this course, you will be able to ask and respond to questions, tell a simple story or describe situations.
Intermediate:
Level 5: Students will develop reading and writing skills to enhance communications and be able to participate in casual conversations about personal and professional interests. In addition, students will continue to demonstrate their understanding of a variety of real-life situations based on listening, speaking, reading and writing activities.
Level 6: Students will improve their English skills for academic, community and workplace settings. They will continue to build their vocabulary bank in order to communicate with more confidence and continue to incorporate previously learned structures with new ideas.
Upper-Intermediate:
Level 7: Students will progress using an increasing variety of grammatical structures and develop control of complex structures. Learners will be able to interact in relation to social routines, educational and work situations. Fuller comprehension will be realized in relation to stories, articles, ideas, and sayings.
Level 8: Students will develop the ability to interact effectively in the community and workplace. Learners will continue to develop vocabulary and grammar structures in order to communicate about a variety of everyday topics with relative ease. Learners will experiment with new and uncommon words while speaking.
Advanced:
Level 1: Emphasis is placed on refining expressive language skills. Students will gain control over a wide variety of complex grammatical structures and a range of concrete, abstract language. Idiomatic language. Nuances and subtleties will be incorporated into lesson plans in order to meet higher-level needs. Students will increase reading comprehension to comprehend the big picture and understand common mistakes.
Level 2: Proficiency is developed by comprehending complex phrases and verb tenses and mastering sentence structure. The learner will broaden their knowledge of grammar, writing and reading comprehension. Conversational strategies are introduced in order for students to understand language creativity.
Integrated Courses:
Students will develop proficiency in English in the four basic language skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Learners gain knowledge of new environments that are necessary for successful integration into schools and the community. Some students with limited English skills may require taking introductory courses based on the school’s curriculum. Evaluations will be made on an individual basis.
Pronunciation:
Practice and refine all aspects of pronunciation: sound, intonation, stress, and mechanics. Students will focus on accent reduction by studying proper English sound production, word and sentence-level stress and intonation. Through the means of group and pair discussions, dialogues and other activities, learners strengthen and fine-tune their English conversation and communication skills gaining functional communicability and increasing self-confidence through speech monitoring techniques. They will be encouraged to speak more spontaneously during class activities and presentations to improve oral communication.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 7 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 17 - 55 years old |
Average | 20 years old (18 in the summer) |
Discover the Ultimate English Learning Experience in Vancouver with DEA Canadian College!
Nestled within the breathtaking Coastal Mountains of British Columbia lies our esteemed institution, DEA Canadian College. Located in the vibrant city of North Vancouver, our college offers a gateway to unparalleled educational opportunities and personal growth.
As a renowned global vocational training college, we take pride in delivering top-tier programs to countless students across Canada. At DEA Canadian College, we are dedicated to shaping your success through our innovative career advancement programs, designed to propel you towards a future filled with endless possibilities.
Step into an environment that fosters creativity, self-expression, and academic excellence. Our welcoming atmosphere encourages every student to thrive and reach their full potential. Whether you dream of mastering the English language or pursuing a specialized career path, our quality career training programs are tailored to help you achieve your educational aspirations.
With DEA Canadian College, success is not just a goal – it's a guarantee. Join us and embark on a transformative journey towards a brighter and more prosperous future. Your success story starts here!
The nationality and age mix at DEA Canadian College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 18.
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.
DEA Canadian College is located in beautiful North Vancouver, nestled within the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia.
We are a global vocational training college delivering quality programs to many of students in Canada. At DEA Canadian College, we look forward to shaping your success with our career advancement programs, for the future and beyond. We create an atmosphere that encourages all students equally in self-expression and helps you achieve your education dreams through our quality career training programs. DEA Canadian College will prepare you for success.
I only requested the classes, I didn't use any housing or facilities besides the school.
The school was great, everyone there was helpful, attentive and gentle.
My teacher was fantastic, she really helped me the understand the points I had difficulties and to improve my French a lot!
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in North Vancouver. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
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