Courses

Age: 15-18
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Sessions: July/August
Minimum English Level Required: Intermediate

IELTS Preparation Course (IPC) is designed for intermediate and advanced students who plan to study at an English language university and who will need to take the IELTS Academic Test. Throughout the course, students learn strategies and develop the skills necessary for success on the test. Practice tests are used throughout the program.  

Please note that this course is highly focused on test preparation and may not be suitable for students who do not intend to take the IELTS test in the near future. 

IPC is a good fit for you if: 

• You intend to take the IELTS Academic Test in the near future 
• You plan to study in an English-speaking country and want to prepare for the IELTS 
• You need practice in test-taking strategies and the skills necessary for success on the IELTS

Evaluation and Certificate

At the end of this course, students receive a personalized evaluation and those who succeed are rewarded a certificate of course completion from University of Toronto, New College

In order to receive a program certificate, students must:

• Actively participate in class activities and practice tests.
• Complete the final practice IELTS test.

Class Placement

All Youth IEP classes are assigned based on the results of our written test and a one-to-one interview with a teacher. Students and parents should understand that there is no predetermined cutoff for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels: students will be grouped with others of similar experience, based on the abilities they show on the test.

Age: 15-18
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Sessions: June/July/August
Minimum English Level Required: Intermediate

The Academic Preparation Course (APC) is designed to help motivated high school students improve their core language proficiency using the genres, skills, and activities essential for success at a university. This course uses content primarily from the social sciences and humanities to practice transferable skills that apply to multiple undergraduate programs. The curriculum focuses on critical reading, seminar participation, research skills, and a variety of genre-specific writing tasks to become well-prepared for university study in English. 

APC is a good fit for you if:   

• You are interested in pursuing a post-secondary education in an English-speaking institution 
• You want to improve your language and develop academic skills for success in university courses 
• You enjoy a challenging study environment

Evaluation and Certificate

At the end of this course, students receive a personalized evaluation and those who succeed are rewarded a certificate of course completion from University of Toronto, New College

In order to receive a program certificate, students must:

• Actively participate in class activities and discussions
• Show improved fluency and accuracy over the course of the program
• Complete their final project to the satisfaction of the teacher

Class Placement

All Youth IEP classes are assigned based on the results of our written test and a one-to-one interview with a teacher. Students and parents should understand that there is no predetermined cutoff for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels: students will be grouped with others of similar experience, based on the abilities they show on the test.

Age: 13-18
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Sessions: June/July/August
Levels Offered: All Levels

The Intensive English Course (IEC) is designed to promote intercultural communication through the lens of youth interests, students will participate in creative group projects to demonstrate collaboration and critical skills. Alongside media and information literacy, these three skills will be practiced through the improvement of reading and writing skills, from input texts from short stories and social media posts to student-generated products like blogs and infographics. This course is ideally suited to students who enjoy reading a variety of both fiction and nonfiction texts and would like to produce their own informed opinions through creative genres and/or online platforms. 

IEC is a good fit for you if:  

• You wish to expand and enhance the content covered in your morning class 
• You would like further practice in reading and writing 
• You are ready to engage with texts from different sources

Evaluation and Certificate

At the end of this course, students receive a personalized evaluation and those who succeed are rewarded a certificate of course completion from University of Toronto, New College

In order to receive a program certificate, students must:

• Actively participate in class activities and discussions
• Show improved fluency and accuracy over the course of the program
• Complete their final project to the satisfaction of the teacher

Class Placement

All Youth IEP classes are assigned based on the results of our written test and a one-to-one interview with a teacher. Students will be grouped with others of similar experience, based on the abilities they show on the test.

Age: 15-18
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Sessions: July/August
Minimum English Level Required: Intermediate

Being a modern citizen involves valuing the differences and recognizing the similarities between diverse groups of people. Our Culture & Community Course (CCC) for youth is designed to give young people engaging opportunities to improve their core language proficiency while exploring approaches to intercultural communication and developing projects that involve a community-centred approach to learning. Students will explore cultural content locally from Toronto, regionally from Canada, and globally from student cultures and beyond to better understand how context impacts communication. This course requires students to be active learners and work collaboratively on a project that can positively impact a local campus-based community area through classroom instruction that focuses on exploring communication strategies, raising cultural awareness, and identifying potential challenges. 

CCC is a good fit for you if: 

• You would like to improve your ability to communicate in English 
• You have an interest in learning about Toronto and Canada cultural contexts 
• You have an interest in spending more time in Canada in the future
  

Evaluation and Certificate

At the end of this course, students receive a personalized evaluation and those who succeed are rewarded a certificate of course completion from University of Toronto, New College

In order to receive a program certificate, students must:

• Actively participate in class activities and discussions
• Show improved fluency and accuracy over the course of the program
• Complete their final project to the satisfaction of the teacher

Class Placement

All Youth IEP classes are assigned based on the results of our written test and a one-to-one interview with a teacher. Students will be grouped with others of similar experience, based on the abilities they show on the test.

Age: 15-18
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Sessions: June/July/August
Minimum English Level Required: Intermediate

The Global Commerce Course (GCC) is designed to help motivated high school students improve their core language proficiency using the genres, skills, and activities essential to communication within a commerce-focused career path. This course draws content from a variety of local and international office communications situations, leadership and management styles, marketing and social media environments, and entrepreneurial approaches. Students will have the opportunity to apply skills learned in class to multiple global commerce situations that suit their future interests. Students will engage with authentic case studies and be expected to actively participate and contribute to all coursework. 

GCC is a good fit for you if: 

• You are interested in a commerce-related career that required English in the future 
• You want to improve your language and develop communication skills in commerce contexts 
• You enjoy a challenging study environment
  

Evaluation and Certificate

At the end of this course, students receive a personalized evaluation and those who succeed are rewarded a certificate of course completion from University of Toronto, New College

In order to receive a program certificate, students must:

• Actively participate in class activities and discussions
• Show improved fluency and accuracy over the course of the program
• Complete their final project to the satisfaction of the teacher

Class Placement

All Youth IEP classes are assigned based on the results of our written test and a one-to-one interview with a teacher. Students will be grouped with others of similar experience, based on the abilities they show on the test.