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In today's competitive job market, employers are seeking to hire graduates that are highly specialized and well trained. You can't afford to waste your time with an education that wont help you get the job you want. At Centennial College, all our programs are geared for success.

As part of your program, you will not only learn how to use the latest cutting edge tools, but you will also learn how to apply the latest principles from business professionals. To compliment your classroom learning, you will also get hands-on experience in the labs.

Centennial's staff not only believe in providing students with the best teaching experience possible, but also to offer the best guidance and career advice.

Program Overview :
English second language training for Academic Purposes is an intensive, full-time program for students for whom English is a second or additional language. This post-secondary certificate program can help you build your English language skills for success in college, university or your career.

The program emphasizes highly effective academic communication skills by focusing on four skill areas – reading, writing, speaking and listening, as well as academic study skills. You will study in a supportive academic environment and build your language skills though communicative activities, practical exercises, group work, presentations and assignments.

The program is fully accredited by Languages Canada, Canada’s premier language organization. This means that the program has met rigorous standards in terms of curriculum, teacher qualifications, student services and administration.

Our faculty are very qualified, dedicated ESL teaching professionals who provide high quality instruction plus support, encouragement and guidance to our students.

You will study in a college environment with access to resources and services such as tutoring, Let’s Talk (conversation practice groups), counselling, the library and the computer labs. Academic advising is provided to help you make a smoother transition to college or university programs.

Students who achieve high grades in Level 3 are considered to have met the College’s English language requirement for most Centennial College programs. In addition, Level3 students earn a college credit that they can apply to future study.

Admission Requirements :
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. Possession of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission
to program.

Academic Requirements :
* Language skills are assessed prior to placement
* This is not a program for absolute beginners. Students must have completed a beginner’s level language program prior to applying to the program
* Applicants should have completed beginners level language training to be successful in this program.

Notes :
Program length for this program will vary depending on the level in which the student is initially placed

Get more information about english communication training at centennialcollege.ca