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ESL Information for Newcomers Blog

Homestay Edmonton

http://www.edmontonhomestayagency.com/

Visitors to Edmonton

http://www.infoedmonton.com/

http://www.edmontonevents.com/

Ethnic societies in Edmonton

http://www.edmontonmulticultural-ems.org/resource-directory/ethnic-group.html

Edmonton Public Library

http://www.epl.ca/interests/multicultural

ESL contacts:

NAIT

Kimberly Payne 471-8360 kpayne@nait.ca

Lorraine 780-378-5030 lorrnord@nait.ca  W111PB

Interview with Kimberly - Summary:

NAIT has 5 levels of English. The placement test is divided into listening and speaking, reading and vocabulary, and writing and grammar components. Each level is one semester long. Level 5 = EAP, or ready to enter a university program. NAIT uses recruitment in students home countries. Ask for Jackie Su or Tina Zhao for information in Chinese. NAIT uses an academic buddy system for newcomers. NAIT also has some evening classes which educate beyond level 5.

Recently NAIT has partnered with the Chinese government. Chinese teachers are here for 6 months.

WECA

Joan Solbrekkein

ESL program 489-2579 ext. 245

Check out West Meadows Baptist Church

Check out Beulah Alliance Church

Ask for Lighthouse ph # info on Spanish ESL classes

489 – 4010 

All ESL Programs in Edmonton 2011

• Institutions:
  
  • Concordia University College of Alberta
  • Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
  • Edmonton Mennonite Center for Newcomers
  • Grant MacEwan College
  • NorQuest College
  • Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
  • University of Alberta (U of A)

Institution:	Concordia University College of Alberta
Programs:	Developing Academic English Language Skills This course helps newcomers develop language skills for academic work such as grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing. Must have ESL placement test from Concordia. Refining Academic English Language Skills This course helps newcomers strengthen English skills such as critical reading, analyzing, and integrated writing assignments. Academic Oral Communication (1+2) This course helps students develop oral skills of speaking and listening. Focus on pronunciation and listening for effective communication.
Address:	7128 Ada Boulevard Edmonton AB T5B 4E4
Contact Person:	Nina Padden
Phone Number:	(514) 8848-2424 ext. 2453
Email or Website:	npadden@education.concordia.ca / doe.concordia.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us
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Institution:	Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Programs:	Listening and Speaking (Evening and Weekend) Improve your oral communication including pronunciation ($300 for 40 hrs). Academic Discussion(Evening and Weekend) Develop oral skills in classroom settings. Topics are technology and applied science for mainstream programs at NAIT. ($300 for 40 hrs). Professional Writing (Evening and Weekend) Practice writing a variety of texts with a focus on form and grammar. Forms include paragraphs, essays, reports, resumes and emails.($300 for 40 hrs). TOEFL Preparation(Evening and Weekend) Prepare for iBT TOEFL exam. ($300 for 40 hrs). Full-Time Program 3 courses: Listening and Speaking, Reading and Vocabulary, Writing and Grammar (20 hrs a week for 15 weeks, $2490 / $4293-International). Part-Time Program Choose from: Listening and Speaking, Reading and Vocabulary, or Writing and Grammar (7 hrs per course each week for 15 weeks, $830 / $1431- International).
Address:	11762 – 106 Street. Edmonton AB T5G 2R1
Contact Person:	ESL Department
Phone Number:	(780) 471-6248
Email or Website:	esl@nait.ca / www.nait.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	See Above
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Institution:	University of Alberta
Programs:	Intensive Day Program Learn the skills needed to communicate well professionally and socially. 8 levels - ESL 100 to ESL 135. 2 to12 months of Full-Time study. Placement test required. English for Academic Purposes Gives students U of A's undergraduate requirements. 2 courses ESL 140 and ESL 145. Must have 70 iBT TOEFL or 5.5 IELTS score. Preparing for Graduate Studies Prepare for graduate studies at U of A. Only one course : ESL 550. Must have 76 iBT TOEFL or 6.0 IELTS score iBT for University Admission Improve your TOEFL score Part-time. One course only. Must have 70 iBT TOEFL or 5.5 IELTS or similar test. Part-Time Studies Program Focus on the specific skills of speaking, pronunciation, or writing using practical English. Classes 2 times a week. Must have placement test. Explore Canadian English 3 week summer program with no prerequisites. Learn English and experience the culture.
Address:	11487 89 ave Edmonton, AB T6G 2M7
Contact Person:	ESL Department
Phone Number:	(780) 492-3036 or (780) 492-5530
Email or Website:	elpinfo@ualberta.ca / elp.ualberta.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Application fee=$150, Placement Test fee= $80, for further details Please Contact Us.
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Institution:	Grant MacEwan College
Programs:	Full-Time Program 7 levels from beginner to Advanced. Placement test required. Each session is 315 hours over 14 weeks in four skill areas: reading writing, listening, and speaking. Part-Time ESL Many different courses offered during the year in the evenings or late afternoons. Please contact for more details. Explore! English Language Summer Session Morning English Classes and Afternoon workshops. Learn English and culture. No English prerequisites. English in the Workplace. EWP courses meet the needs of employers, employees or trainees.  For more information...
Address:	10050 Macdonald Drive, Edmonton AB T5J 2B7
Contact Person:	MacEwan Language Institute - Program Advisor
Phone Number:	(780) 497-4000
Email or Website:	esl@macewan.ca or international@macewan.ca (for all international student inquires) / macewan.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us or View Cost Estimates
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Institution:	Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
Programs:	English Language Training, Citizenship and Human Rights Adult Basic Literacy – Levels 2-3 English as Another Language or English as a Second Language – Levels 4-5 Health and Wellness Community and Personal Support Citizenship for New Canadians Human Rights Education
Address:	McKee Elementary School: 10725- 51 Avenue Edmonton Nazarene Church: 10712- 29 Avenue Edmonton
Contact Person:	N/A
Phone Number:	(780) 474-8445
Email or Website:	info@eisa-edmonton.org / English Language Training
Class Time:	Winter, Spring and Fall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Morning and afternoon courses. Please Contact us for more information.
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us
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Institution:	Edmonton Mennonite Center for Newcomers
Programs:	Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) LINC for Seniors Part-Time ESL Classes Community ESL Community EAL Outreach Parenting and Literacy ESL for Seniors English Through the Arts
Address:	11713 – 82 Street Edmonton
Contact Person:	Zige
Phone Number:	(780) 423-9678
Email or Website:	info@emcn.ab.ca / English Language Services
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us
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Institution:	NorQuest College
Programs:	ESL Bridge to Business Careers Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses TOEFL iBT Prep Youth in Transition ESL Continuing Education courses (part-time) ESL Professional Development courses (part-time)
Address:	10212 – 108 Street Edmonton AB
Contact Person:	N/A
Phone Number:	(780) 644-6000
Email or Website:	international@norquest.ca / international.norquest.ca
Class Time:	Please Contact Us
Student Fees:	Please Contact Us
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Mentorship and Host Services

The Mentorship/host Services will match newcomers who have been in Canada "less than three years" with community volunteers who will help the newcomers adjust to life in Canada and learn about Canadian ways and norms.

Volunteers will be mentors and Canadian friends to newcomers. They lend support, help with language barriers and introduce newcomers to their new community.

With the friendship and support of volunteers, newcomers will feel welcome in their new country. This experience gives both the volunteer and the newcomer the opportunity to make a new friend and to learn about another culture and language
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Our Services

• Information sessions on various aspects of Canadian society or to provide practical guidance in specific areas of interest/concern.
• Coordinated group activities (social, multicultural and recreational) and field trips to educational and historical sites.
• Opportunity to meet socially and practice their English with others.
• Outreach to isolated immigrant seniors sessions.

Contact

Dorina Germinario: Program Coordinator
Phone: 780-474-8445 (ext. 232) / E-mail: dgerminario@shawbiz.ca