TLG Toronto campus - UPP presentation

www.TheLanguageGallery.com/Toronto TORONTO CAMPUS

The Language Gallery in Toronto

UPP

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TORONTO CAMPUS www.TheLanguageGallery.com/Toronto

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•TLG has been accredited by Languages Canada, which is

the industry accreditation for English Language tuition

provision and its

•Membership is awarded only to programs who meet its

rigorous standards. This is a testament to the quality of

TLG’s academic program and that our facilities and student

services meet high standards as well.

• Languages Canada is recognized by the Canadian

government, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC),

and internationally

Languages Canada Accreditation


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Application Process

Letter of Acceptance and Accommodation Details

Payment

Offer Letter for Course + Accommodation + Invoices

Send all the documents above to The Language Gallery Representative

The Language Gallery Application Form + Copy of Passport + Pre-

Arrival English Test (optional self –assessment tool)

24 hours (for standard applications)


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International Student Program

– New Changes

• If you have students who applied for a study permit before June 1 2014 :

• their application will be processed and they may still pursue their program of study at TLG Toronto for the duration of their study permit; and

• they will be able to renew their study permit in order to complete your program, but not beyond June 1, 2017.

• If students were issued a study permit before June 1 and are studying at TLG which is not yet designated for international students:

• they will be able to pursue the program of study that they are enrolled in for the duration of their current permit; and

• they will be able to renew their study permit in order to complete their program, but not beyond June 1, 2017.


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– New Changes

The New Study Permit

The new study permit will be issued to students attending programs that take longer than six months to complete. These programs will be offered in Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) only.

Non-Designated Institutions

As expected, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has allowed a three-year window—up to June 1, 2017—for students in non-designated institutions to complete their programs.

However, students in non-designated institutions will not be allowed to extend their study permits if they change programs and/or schools.

The students will also be expected to make every effort to complete their programs.


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– New Changes

Six months or less of study

•A study permit is not needed for students taking short-term courses or programs of study of six months or less. Students may enrol in short-term programs at any learning institution, regardless of whether or not it is designated.

•If the students are from a non-visa-exempt country, they must have a valid visitor visa.

Six months or more of study

•A study permit is required on or after June 1, 2014. Students will need to identify the institution by its designated learning institution number on the application form. As there is a long list of institutions to be designated, The Language Gallery is still waiting for the outcome of its application. At this time, we cannot accept students who apply to study for six month or more after June 1, 2014.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp





http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp#v

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/apply-who.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp#designated_learning_institution


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– New Changes

Visitor Visa

•For programs taking six months and under, students will mostly hold visitor visas. Students from TRV-exempt countries will have a stamp on their passport showing the date they entered the country.

From Visitor Visa to Study Permit

•A visitor visa holder who has completed a short program of six months or less will be eligible to apply for a Study Permit from within Canada if the program taken is a pathway to a Designated Learning Institution.


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• Toronto is the cultural, entertainment, and business capital

of Canada.

• One of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the

world and ranked as one of the safest metropolitan areas.

• Centre of international commerce and home to many of

Canada’s most respected learning institutions.

• High quality of life and low cost of living as demonstrated

by various international rankings and reports.


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Toronto Campus - USPs

• Student-focused environment providing support with accommodations, Study Permit applications (where applicable), career services, and exciting social programs.

• Ideally situated in the heart of downtown Toronto, steps away from public transit, famous attractions, shopping, restaurants, night life, cultural centers and financial districts.

• Flexibility to change between courses. New enrolments are every Monday (except Public Holidays).

• All teachers are TESL certified

• We maintain an average of 12 students per class. These small class sizes allow us to give students the individual attention they require.


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Toronto Campus - Facilities

•Address: 22 College Street, Suite 500. Toronto,

Ontario Canada M5G 1K2

•Access to brand new Campus facilities, including 11 classrooms, 2 spacious and comfortable student lounges, 2 student kitchens, a library, computer lab with 20 brand new computers, and free Wi-Fi available throughout the Campus


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Registration

Documents Students must provide upon arrival:

Passport, study permit, visa, work permit

Health Insurance: International students must have

emergency medical coverage in order to be enrolled in

courses.

Students can purchase Guard.me medical insurance at

the school. For more information please view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_MmJXRM6s

Students should be prepared to complete the following

documents when they arrive to campus:

Critical Contact form

Signed Student Code of Conduct

English only policy

Privacy Consent Form

Image waiver form

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0_MmJXRM6s


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• English only policy on campus – Maintaining an English speaking environment is very

important for the learning of all students. Therefore TLG has implemented a 3 strike policy

for students who violate the English policy: 1. Verbal warning, 2. Detention, 3. 1 day of

Suspension.

• Requesting Vacation- Students must complete a holiday form 2 weeks prior to taking

vacation. Holidays must be taken as periods of 5 consecutive days from Monday to Friday.

Any other (individual) days are considered as an unauthorized absence. Please note,

students leaving their accommodations for vacation, must inform the accommodations

manager 3 weeks prior to leave. Students are expected to pay regular accommodation fees if

they wish to keep their current homestay.

• Vacation weeks of entitlement- If students are studying with us between: • 1 and 6 weeks, they are not eligible for holiday

• 7 and 12 weeks, 1 week’s holiday

• 13 and 24 weeks, 2 weeks’ holiday



• Attendance - Students must achieve 80% attendance to receive their final certificate.

Lateness and failure to communicate absences will affect their final attendance. Students

receive 3 official warnings and a final suspension meeting before they are suspended from

the school.

TLG Student Code of Conduct


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University Pathway Program (25 lessons/week)

•This course prepares students for higher level education in an English speaking environment. It develops important areas such as note-taking, summarizing, researching, essay and report writing and critical thinking skills.

•Students will gain an in-depth understanding of what is expected in today’s undergraduate learning environments where independent study skills are essential.

•The Language Gallery English Test is required to ensure students are at the right level for the course.

The Language Gallery Toronto

Entry requirements: 24 weeks: 5.0 IELTS or completion of TLG's Intermediate level

12 weeks: 5.5 IELTS or completion of TLG's Upper-Intermediate level


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Assessment and Progression

Online Pre-testing

•Prior to arriving in Canada, students can do an online test to determine their approximate level. This will assist in choosing appropriate courses and appropriate length of study.

Placement Test

•Upon arrival, students are given The Language Gallery English Test to assess the student’s proficiency. Students are then offered courses based on their level and their course load.

Weekly written assignment 20%

Bi-Weekly presentation 15%

Tests 30 %

Participation and Attendance 20%

Lab/APA Format 15%

Course Work and Evaluation :


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UPP Program Duration: 12 weeks of instruction * Lectures: Monday to Friday /5 hours daily The course consists of: • Academic Writing and Grammar • Learning university format and style • Writing summaries, paraphrase • Avoiding plagiarism • Footnotes, end notes, bibliographies • Note taking (from reading, listening, research, lectures) • Interviewing, surveying • Organizing information (short answer, process essay, argument essay, summary, persuasive

essays, tables and charts ) • Research and Reporting on a Survey • Media • Bibliography • Quoting • APA

*(with initial 5.5 IELTS ) 24 weeks with IELTS 5.0)


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UPP Program

• Academic Reading and Vocabulary Development • Expending specialized academic vocabulary • Skimming, text organization, predicting • Taking margin notes on reading • Summarizing • Critical thinking, critical analysis of the information Speaking, Pronunciation and Presentation Skills • Designing and administrating surveys • Reporting survey results • Conducting interviews • Presenting skills • Debating (presenting a point of view) • Paraphrasing, summarising • Using the third point to demonstrate the objective

point of view • Micro skills (intonation, stress, pitch,

Academic Listening and Note-taking Skills • Learning note taking strategies (variety of

genres) • Practice in note taking • Making inferences • Micro skills (intonation, stress, pitch,

connected speech) Research Skills for Academic Study • Understanding the Canadian Library

System • Evaluating library recourses • Understanding possible problems with

Internet resources


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UPP Program

Course Format: The material is presented in the form of lectures, class discussions, group work, peer work, peer techniques, individual and group research, presentations.

Reasoning skills • Ability to analyze things from a variety of angles • Comparing and contrasting; evaluating information;

interpreting information • Independent learning • Understanding content through note taking • Forming an opinion; drawing conclusion • Develop one's ideas logically and explain them to others in

one's own words


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Timetable

Course Study Time – Monday to Friday

AM Peak PM 1 Peak

UPP

9:00 - 11:30

12:15 - 2:45


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Outcome

Competencies Based on Canadian Language Benchmark – 9-10

Speaking/Listening

• Learner can independently , through oral discourse, obtain, provide and exchange key

information for important tasks (work, academic, personal) in complex routing and a few non-

routing situations in some demanding contests (formal meetings, business presentations,

academic and seminars)

• Can participate in 15 to 30 minutes prepared formal presentation

• Sufficiently grasps for meaning to paraphrase or summarise key points and important details Reading

Learner can read in English for ideas and opinions, to find general information and specific details, to learn

content areas, to develop reading skills and for pleasure

Text are three to five pages long, propositionally and linguistically complex, but with clear underlying structure


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Outcome

Competencies Based on Canadian Language Benchmark – 9-10

Writing

• Learner can write a coherent essay, paper or report (descriptive, narrative, expository,

and argumentative/persuasive) in order to present information and state a position on

a previously researched topic.

• Learners can demonstrate good control of complex structures.


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