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Academic Communication and Presentation 31L

Connect International School

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Course description

Academic Communication and Presentation (ACP) is a specialized course for anyone who needs English for their academic studies. It is an integrated skills course and a college/university pathway that will allow you to build essential academic skills such as communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. It will teach you how to complete a project in a group setting, debate, give opinions, research, present information and practice good time management through the process of creating a project, giving a presentation or writing an essay.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
12-24 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
31 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Toronto.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 80 years old
Average 28 years old
(25 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Connect International School (CIS), located in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in downtown Toronto, provides premium English immersion courses. We focus on results-oriented learning based on projects. Class size of 1 to 8 focus on the individual needs of each student.

Year opened
2002
Number of classrooms
4

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

University partners

CIS has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Canada. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Algonquin College
Sault College
Sheridan College

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Connect International School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 28. In the summer, the average age is 25.

CIS teaches students from all over the world, including:

Brazil
40%
Colombia
15%
Mexico
15%
South Korea
10%
Chile
5%
France
5%
Italy
5%
Japan
5%

School holidays

CIS does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Connect, located in one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in downtown Toronto, provides premium English immersion courses.

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housing

Housing

CIS offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

202 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 50 - 90 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
202 €
Homestay offers you numerous opportunities to live with friendly and welcoming hosts in their homes. You will be immersed in the English language, meet local people and learn about their culture.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 2 students must book together

202 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 50 - 90 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
202 €
Homestay offers you numerous opportunities to live with friendly and welcoming hosts in their homes. You will be immersed in the English language, meet local people and learn about their culture.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

202 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 50 - 90 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
202 €
Homestay offers you numerous opportunities to live with friendly and welcoming hosts in their homes. You will be immersed in the English language, meet local people and learn about their culture.

Homestay - 2-person shared room without meal - 2 students must book together

202 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 50 - 90 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 11:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
202 €
Homestay offers you numerous opportunities to live with friendly and welcoming hosts in their homes. You will be immersed in the English language, meet local people and learn about their culture.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

241 €
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Toronto
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 50 - 90 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
241 €
Homestay Experience Toronto life with a local host

Homestay offers you numerous opportunities to live with friendly and welcoming hosts in their homes. You will be immersed in the English language, meet local people and learn about their culture.
We will do our best to make your stay comfortable and a great experience. This is your place to relax and recharge and we know it is very important that you feel 100% comfortable.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 120 when you register.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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