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St. George International College

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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

SGIC Admission Test or Completed English Intermediate level at SGIC or TOEFL iBT 65 and up / IELTS 5+ (Oral test required)

DURATION

1 semester (100hrs)

COURSE OUTCOME:

- Understanding a child's perspective and how to engage different learners when teaching English.

- Learning lots of games, songs, and craft ideas effective in the classroom.

- Applying theories of childhood development to lesson planning and course development.

Applying basic teaching techniques and positive discipline to children.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THE PROGRAM?

- Educators and Care-Takers from abroad enjoy learning about education for children in Canadian culture while improving their own English skills.

- Alternative to ESL: Students who seek a different approach to learning English than a typical ESL course may enjoy the challenge of learning some teaching techniques themselves.

- Creative Students: ESL students interested in arts and culture may apply and improve their own creativity by learning Canadian arts & crafts appropiate for children.

- TKT Preparation program: ESL Methodologies for children is an excellent complement for graduates of SGIC TKT Prep. to increase knowledge for teaching children. By contract, students whose English level falls below the entrance requirement for TKT Prep. course may benefit from this course which is an excellent building block to the higher intermediate level required for TKT.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4 weeks
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 70 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Break
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Morning session
10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Afternoon session
12:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Break
01:25 PM - 01:35 PM
Afternoon session
01:35 PM - 02:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

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

Class size

Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 15 years old and older

Certificate

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

Housing

St. George International College offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 2 students must book together

S$ 200
weekly
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 200
The home placement program is available for all sessions. Home placement promotes friendship and cross-cultural communication and is a great way for you to improve your English while experiencing Canadian living.

Students will be matched with Canadian hosts based on your requests. Hosts will provide three meals a day, as well as a comfortable room with a bed, desk and other furnishings.

All homes are in close proximity to the subway station, our efficient and safe transit system.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

S$ 246
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
S$ 246
The home placement program is available for all sessions. Home placement promotes friendship and cross-cultural communication and is a great way for you to improve your English while experiencing Canadian living.

Students will be matched with Canadian hosts based on your requests. Hosts will provide three meals a day, as well as a comfortable room with a bed, desk and other furnishings.

All homes are in close proximity to the subway station, our efficient and safe transit system.
visa

Visa support

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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 100 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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