Canadian College is the only private training institution in Victoria, offering Acting, Filmmaking and ESL programs, that is registered and accredited with the Private Post-Secondary Education Commission of British Columbia.

We help you rapidly build your vocabulary, understand idioms and perfect your grammar and pronunciation. Even though our program is conversation based, you will do grammar exercises, speak in small groups and practice reading and writing.

Our lesson topics are always interesting -- from dating and marriage to business to language for the phone. Every day is different. You might watch a video, role-play, give a presentation, listen to an aboriginal story-teller or go on a field trip.

These specialty programs can be taken separately or as part of the Intensive ESL PLUS program. Specialty A Programs include TOEIC & TOEFL Preparation, Business English, Academic Writing, and Specialty B Programs include Pronunciation, Projection, Speaking Speed, Idioms & Slang, Public Speaking and Debating, etc. Students at level 600 & above, can apply for entrance into our Acting for Film & Television or Digital Filmmaking Programs.

Programs

Class size: maximum 12 students per instructor.
Hours of Instruction: 25 or 30 hours per week.
Language Focus: Fluent conversation, effective listening, including grammar, TOEIC, & TOEFL. Preparation.

Intensive English Program
On day one, students are led through an orientation to both Victoria and CCBL followed by language assessment and one-on-one interviews.Our communicative program focuses on improving conversational competency using themes and rich curriculum developed by Canadian College staff.

Specific skills electives are provided in the afternoon to focus more specifically on the goals of our students. These special electives include TOEIC, TOEFL, Business English, and other relevant topics which can help improve and secure future career advancement. Our classes include guest speakers and also activities such as field trips to attractions and companies in our community in order to provide students with a full spectrum of practical languages experiences.

Specialized Programs
Students can also choose to participate in one of our many programs. These exciting career programs include our Canadian Business Experience Program which combines our Business English topics with practical work experience within a Canadian organization, Acting for Film & Television which prepares students for a part-time or full-time career in movies or theatre; and Digital Filmmaking which provides students with skills in Producing, Directing, Cinematography, Computerized Editing, Screenwriting, Pre-production, Film History, and the Business of Film & Television.

Study Adventure Programs
CCBL has combined studying English with a fabulous vacation plan for thousands of students. Our fun-filled packages are made available as an all-inclusive program to individual teens and adults in both spring and summer. Classes are combined with homestay, three meals per day, transportation, activities, tours, certification, graduation, and many happy memories and new friendships.
We also organize customized Study Tour Programs for High Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Corporate groups upon request.

We look forward to meeting you!

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