Introduction

It’s the bridge to your Canadian High School future! This program is specifically designed to build your confidence in Academic English and prepare you for success in high school, with courses focused on reading, grammar, vocabulary, and essay writing. Our two study schedules allow you to choose how intensively you want to learn.

• Learn academic English and enter a canadian high school
• Get better marks in your high school classes
• Get Familiar with the canadian education system

*Students age 16–17 may also take ILSC’s regular ESL study, which places them with students age 16 and up, and allows them to choose from our variety of courses and programs.

Highlights 

•  Build confidence using English in academic and social situations

•  Academic reading, grammar, vocabulary, paragraph and essay writing are taught in dynamic and interesting ways

•  Practice speaking and listening through discussion topics that are important to you

•  Homework assignments and weekly quizzes and assessments will show your progress

•  Formal written assessments (Student Progress Reports) will be provided at the end of the program

What You'll learn

Learn English in a dynamic classroom environment where you will connect and communicate with other students in your age group. Choose from 2 schedule options depending on the study intensity you need. The ESL–High School Bridge Program is also the perfect transition for students interested in attending a Canadian high-school.

Academic reading, grammar, vocabulary, paragraph and essay writing will be taught in dynamic and interesting ways. Practice speaking and listening through discussion topics that are important for today’s youth and that pay particular attention to cultural diversity.

With a class size limit of 15 students, teachers will focus on your individual needs while supporting all students in their progress. You will be expected to do homework assignments.

Weekly quizzes and assessments will show your progress. Formal written assessments (Student Progress Reports) will be provided at the end of the program.

Start Dates

Vancouver: Every Monday except the last week of a session

Schedule

*EAP = English for Academic Purposes **ECM = English Communication

EAP (English for Academic Purposes)

• Grammar focus, vocabulary acquisition, academic listening practice

• Reading and writing for academic achievement

ECM (English Communication)

• Focus on fluency; listening, pronunciation and speaking

• Content based language learning, social issues, science, culture, current events

Reading Foundation

• Language Arts, reading skills, comprehension, expressing opinion

Writing Foundation

• Essay Writing, from paragraph to success, research, style and format