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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.
Seasonal Events
  Flower
Count (in February!!)
Annual Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
Symphony Splash
Christmas at Butchart Gardens
Victoria Independent Film Festival
Chocolatefest
Victoria Jazz Festival
Oak Bay Tea Party
Luminara
Lantern Festival
Sooke Fishing Derby
Rhythm and Blues  Festival
Victoria Boat and Outdoor Show
Swiftsure (Boat Races)
Bastion Square Arts Festival
Times Colonist 10K Run
Literary Arts Festival
Victoria Day Parade
Victoria International Triathlon
 Bastion
Square Cycling Grand Prix
Selkirk Waterfront Festival
BC Wine and Oyster Festival
Buccaneer Days
Great Canadian Beer Festival
Victoria Open (Professional Golf Tournament)
http://www.tourismvictoria.com/content/EN/693.asp
We look forward to meeting you!
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