Courses

Age: 18+
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Schedule: 9:00AM to 12:00PM, Monday to Friday
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Minimum Level Required: Intermediate

The Academic English Course (AEC) is designed for students who wish to develop essential skills for success at a university where English is used as the language of instruction. Course content, sourced primarily from the social sciences, is used to practice transferable skills that apply to multiple undergraduate programs. The curriculum focuses on using academic language through critical reading, lecture content, seminar participation, and research skills to become better-prepared for university study in English. Each week, you will work on specialized academic tasks and a collaborative project as part of your independent study.  

AEC is a good fit for you if: 

• You are a current university student or you plan to pursue post-secondary education 
• You want to improve your language and develop academic skills for success in university courses 
• You have some experience with critical reading, seminar participation, note-taking, research, and academic writing in any language 
• You enjoy a challenging study environment 

Evaluation and Certificate

At the end of the Academic English Course (AEC), 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.
• Show improved fluency over the course of the program.
• Complete the final project, along with any assigned homework, to the satisfaction of the teacher

Class Placement

All 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: 18+
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Schedule: 9:00 AM to 12:00PM, Monday to Friday
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Minimum Level Required: Intermediate
Business Experience: Not Required

The Leadership & Management Course (LMC) is designed for people who wish to become more comfortable using English in project management and team leadership environments. This course provides effective practices to communicate with employees and colleagues and use decision-making strategies in professional contexts. The course begins with an exploration of core leadership theories  and examines key concepts such as motivation, team dynamics, and conflict resolution. In addition, the course covers essential management skills, including goal setting, organizational behaviour, and performance reviews. In combination with language practice, students will learn how to allocate resources and evaluate outcomes to reach team goals. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking and decision-making skills, enabling students to address complex challenges and make informed choices.

LMC is a good fit for you if: 

• You are a business student, or you have recently entered the working world
• You plan to work in team environments where your leadership quality is important
• You wish to practice managerial skills in English

Evaluation and Certificate

At the end of the Leadership & Management Course (LMC), 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.
• Show improved fluency over the course of the program.
• Complete the final project, along with any assigned homework, to the satisfaction of the teacher

Class Placement

All 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: 18+
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Schedule: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, Monday to Friday
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Minimum Level Required: Intermediate

Being a modern citizen involves valuing the differences and recognizing the similarities between diverse groups of people. The Culture & Community Course (CCC) is designed to engage international students with 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 community area within the city through class 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 the Culture & Community Course (CCC), 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.
• Show improved fluency over the course of the program.
• Complete the final project, along with any assigned homework, to the satisfaction of the teacher

Class Placement

All 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: 18+
Course Length: 3 Weeks
Schedule: 1:00PM to 4:00PM, Monday to Friday
Classes: 15 Hours / Week
Minimum Level Required: Intermediate
Business Experience: Not Required

The world is fueled by business and entrepreneurship – both locally and internationally. Through case studies, interactive activities, and teamwork with students from all over the world, participants will learn skills essential to business, such as problem-solving, leadership, and communication. Each week, you will work on specialized professional tasks and a collaborative project as part of your independent study. Our classes provide opportunity for you to actively practice new language skills and integrate course content by engaging with your instructor and other participants. Students will complete a group project that involves critique of a commercial case study for success and weakness.

PGC is a good fit for you if: 

• You are a business student and are interested in a commerce-related career that requires English or you have recently entered the working world in a commercial environment
• You wish to further your understanding of project management
• You want practice communicating in professional situations

Evaluation and Certificate

At the end of the Perspectives on Global Commerce Course (PGC), 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.
• Show improved fluency over the course of the program.
• Complete the final project, along with any assigned homework, to the satisfaction of the teacher

Class Placement

All 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.