Canadian English Program (CEP)

• Designed for life-long English speakers.
• Highly interactive and stimulating.
• Teaches students the characteristics of the language, not just "the rules".

Our Exclusive ESL Curriculum is research based, which means that it takes into account studies made by public and private institutions that demonstrate effective ways to teach and learn English. ECC ESL Canadian College's curriculum is designed to balance studies and enjoyment for the students.

We feel that learning English in an English-speaking country gives students a distinct advantage, and we make every effort of optimizing this dynamic in our curriculum. Students not only learn the rules and vocabulary, they learn the character of this new language and will begin to understand the language as more of a native speaker.

Our ESL Program is delivered in a highly interactive environment. Exercises, activities, and open conversations are all part of the experience that builds the foundation of learning a new language.

ECC offers an ESL curriculum designed to challenge students both inside and outside of the classroom.

In the classroom the students will receive a comprehensive communicative style curriculum with an integrated approach to ESL learning. The morning class blocks are the regular ESL program and will incorporate all of the major ESL skills, including listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and grammar. The afternoon block will include classes that offer a more focused approached to the individual skills. i.e. Listening & Speaking.

Outside of the classroom, the students are expected and encouraged to approach language learning through a variety of real life skills and activities. Part of this approach is through a regular course of field trips and class assignments. The other part of this is through a system of learning logs, which require the students to approach every activity during their immersion stay as a language learning opportunity. Students will chronicle their experiences and their development so they have a concrete record of their language development.

Students will be offered a unique evaluation system that not only involves teacher feedback and response but also a system of self evaluation and self set goals that will allow the student to set, meet, and exceed realistic language learning goals.

Afternoon Classes

Students will have the opportunity to gain further experience and practice English through our afternoon courses. The emphasis is on using the day-to-day English expressions, and with the guidance of our teachers, coming to a deeper understanding of how local speakers use English.