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If you are in search of a city that is lively and never sleeps, then Toronto is the city to be at. The streets are full of cinemas, cafes, boutiques, art galleries, and museums. It is also home to the world’s largest theatre district, one of North America’s tallest free-standing towers, four major sports teams, as well as a harbour on one of the Great Lakes of Ontario.

Toronto is also conveniently located within driving distance of plenty of major cities in North America. Ottawa, Montreal, Boston, and New York are only a short distance away via train or bus.

Western Town College is located in downtown Toronto, by the ever-busy and bustling intersection of Yonge and Eglinton. Surrounded by everything from clothing stores to movie theatres, it is located in one of the busiest areas in Toronto. The area that encircles WTC features restaurants, cafes, major banks, and even an underground shopping complex. Minutes away from the subway, students have easy access both to and from the school, allowing them easy access to the rest of Toronto.

Welcomes you to

TORONTO, CANADA!

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For nearly twenty years, Western Town

College has been providing quality education

in Canada. Today, the college offers a

number of educational programs directed

toward ESL education for international

students, and student preparation programs

for post-secondary education.

Established: • September 1996Current Enrolment: • 250-300 international students per month • Age: 16+Nationalities: • Korea, Mexico, Japan, Brazil, China, Etc.Location: • Located 2 blocks east from the intersection of Yonge & Eglinton, and 4 minutes away from public transportation and shopping centres!

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20 ClassroomsCafeteria Lounge Free Wi-Fi

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MovieTheatreRestaurant Public

Transit Bank

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Brand new campus!

Convenient location right by Yonge & Eglinton.

Free after-school activities to help practice different language skills.

Extra-curricular activities every month, with weekend trips to New York, Niagara Falls, and Quebec-Montreal-Ottawa among others.

Popular attractions such as the CN Tower, Rogers Centre (Sky Dome), Eaton Center and Harbourfront are close to WTC.

A wide range of class sizes that are sure to fit any student’s needs!

Coordinators speak for a variety of languages, and are available for consultation anytime.

Our teachers are passionate about what they do and have years of teacing experience.

We have students from all over the world so you can find new friends you wouldn’t meet anywhere else.

WTC has a welcoming atmosphere in which everyone feels like they belong!

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Top Reasons Why You Should Come to

WESTERN TOWN COLLEGE!

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4:10 PM to 5:00 PM

WTC offers free afternoon classes focusing on conversation, pronunciation, idioms, and many other English-focused activities.

What We Offer:The fundamental grammar points and integrated skills necessary to communicate in English, as well as the appropriate courses for each student’s needs and interests.

ESL AM: English as a second language: ESL PM: Elective courses focused around communication:

Levels 1 - 6: - General English grammar with integrated skills

Level 7: - University Preparation Program- Power Talk Master- English Fluency Training- TOEFL & IELTS Preparation- Business English Speaking

- Vocabulary & Reading- Current Event through Media- English in Action- Business English Speaking- English Fluency Training

Program:

GENERAL ENGLISH

FREE CLASSES

Program:

POWER TALK MASTER

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What We Offer:An advanced, two-month diploma course designed to improve a student’s fluency in both informal and professional speaking.

This program is an 8-week full-time course that is:

- Centralized around increasing confidence through conversations, presentations, and commentaries- Preparing students for everything from job interviews to speaking tests (TOEIC & IELTS)- Teaching is matched to meet each student’s personal/professional goals

Each morning begins with an activity in which all students must give a prepared commentary on a topic of their choice. Following this period, a theme is introduced and developed throughout the day by students through vocabulary acquisition and discussion in both teams and pair work.

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University Program Highschool IELTS*University of Toronto Business 84

6.5

University of Waterloo Engineering 88

York University Business 78

Ryerson University Business 83

McMaster University Business 80-85

Queen’s University Business 88 7.0

Program:

IELTS PREP PROGRAM

What We Offer:The IELTS Expertise: 6.5 Program is designed for those who are aiming at achieving an IELTS band score of 6.5, which allows them to go to most universities and colleges in Canada and the United States.

IELTS Expertise: 6.5 Program:

- Prepares students in all four IELTS skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking- Focused on improving academic English skills and test-taking techniques- Students are constantly evaluated throughout the program in order to keep them on track- Also includes free IELTS tutoring classes, which allow students to focus on improving their weaker skills outside of class

Want to study at a Canadian university

or college?We can help you get there

Program:

UNIVERSITY PREP PROGRAMUPP

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What We Offer:A pathway program designed for students who want to enter colleges/universities in Canada or the U.S. Students will study academic English to develop integrated English skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).

Admission Requirement: Level 6

Students learn to summarize articles, write university-level essays, give oral presentations, and do academic research

Students are eligible for college/university entry without the need for further EnglishProficiency Test scores depending on how many weeks of the module they complete

Students who have successfully completed the necessary weeks of the module will be able to have admittance to the following colleges/universities:

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ENGLISH FLUENCY TRAINING

What We Offer:A set of useful activities which will help students build their confidence and overall fluency in speaking.

- Focused on how to say regular ‘everyday’ sentences using the daily target sounds- Regular pronunciation workshops to target specific issues that different language groups and individuals may have

- Students use technology in order to redundant have an accurate pronunciation

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EFT

EFT Speaking Clinic:

• Unique section of EFT focused on conversation• Students focus on repeatedly talking about a topic of their choosing in order to build confidence as well as fluency• Topics of conversation include both simple and complex social issues• Students are given one or two grammar issues daily to keep in mind when having conversations in order to help with accuracy

Program:

TEST PREP PROGRAM

What We Offer:Three core courses designed to prepare students for testing at the college/university level, as well as help with aspects of immigration.

Academic English- Theme-based advanced level English class- Activities include reading, writing, listening, and speaking- Provides preparation for college entrance exams

Career English & TOEIC- Provides official TOEIC test preparation- Learn the difference between casual/formal language in business- Teaches vocabulary, idioms, and grammar structures

TOEFL iBT Preparation Program- Prepares students to be successful at the new TOEFL Internet-based test- Teaches fundamentals of English grammar

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Partner Pathways:

UNIVERSITY LINK PROGRAM

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What We Offer:A 10-month program in which prospective students receive the education they need redundant to be able to attend university/college in Canada.

- A program in which WTC and a private high school prepare students who have completed at least grade 11 in their home country for university admission

- Participants study English courses at WTC and earn local high school credits at a private high school over a ten month period

- By the end, students will earn an Ontario High School Diploma as well as the necessary English fluency required for university admission

- Possible universities participants can apply to are:

ESL 3 - 4 months Career Course 3 - 10 months Co-op 3 - 10 months

Partner Pathways:

PRIVATE CAREER COLLEGE

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What We Offer:A program for people who already possess academic qualifications and would like to add additionalpractical skills to become more competitive in today’s job market.

Private Career College Programs (PCC)WTC’s collaborations with private career colleges to provide co-op experience programs

Ideal for individuals who possess academic qualifications and want to learn practical skills that help make them more competitive in the job market

Advantages of PCC include:

- The ability to utilize what’s learned in classes in a Canadian workplace- Working a part-time, paid job while studying at the career college- Some programs offer 100% job placement- Our partners are carefully selected according to the PCC Act of 2007

ESL + PRIVATE COLLEGE

What We Offer:The opportunity to learn the necessary English skills in order to be able to successfully apply for CCLCS’s TESL Program.

- Program designed for individuals who want to teach English- Individuals study English for at least four months- To enroll at CCLCS participants will need to pass an interview as well as a written test - If accepted, participants will spend up to 10 weeks in CCLCS’s TESL program

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Partner Pathways:

CCLCS TESL PROGRAMS

- Once successful, participants will have a valid CCLCS certificate that they can use to apply for TESL Canada Certification*

- First month consists of in depth in-class learning- The remainder consists of a 25-hour practicum in addition to completing assignments

LIVE • SOCIALIZE • CONNECT • EXPERIENCE

HOMESTAYS

RESIDENCE

Your home in Toronto

24-hour, state-of-the-art fitness centre

WTC strives to make sure that students are in a safe and enjoyable environment both in and out of school, which is why we oversee every aspect of the homestay accommodation of students

Benefits of homestay include:

- An enjoyable way for students to learn and experience Canadian culture first hand- Practice English conversation skills and make friends with peers from other cultures- Be in the care of a friendly, welcoming family- English environment both at home and at school

- Connect with other students both in class and in the evening at the residence- Live a university-style residence- Variety of in-residence facilities available for use- Recreation centre and multimedia areas that include gaming system, social lounges, and billiards- Private room and meal plan including buffet-style breakfast and dinner

Options of accommodation:- Single, private room- Double beds for couples

Options of meal plan- Roomstay: No meals included- Half Board: Includes breakfast and dinner- Full Board: 3 meals included

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NEWSLETTERS

Here at WTC we want to make sure that students have a wonderful experience at the college both in and out of classes, which is why we offer an assortment of after-school activities.

Thanks to our location in Toronto, students don’t have to go far to see the famous sights of the city such as the Rogers Centre, Harbourfront, and the CN Tower among others.

Different extra-curricular activities are available to students throughout the month, as well as the option of weekend trips to places such as Niagara Falls, Quebec, Montreal and Ottawa, New York, and Chicago.

Every month, we have new newsletters posted for the students in a variety of languages.

They are also updated every month on our website for easy access for the students.

Featured here are some of our newsletters throughout the year!

Also every day we offer different after-class activities. From pronunciation games to international cooking, we provide a variety of activities for students to enjoy.

ACTIVITIES

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AUTHORIZED AGENTS IN CANADA

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