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General English

CLLC Ottawa

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Course description

CLLC’s flexible, student centred General English (GE) Program consists of six levels, ranging from Introductory English to Advanced. The GE program develops key skills in five areas:

Reading

Writing
Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
CLLCs custom curriculum is based on a number of ESL standards such as the Canadian Language Benchmarks, TOEFL, and IELTS. Upon reaching the Advanced level, students usually achieve a TOEFL score of 70-75 and IELTS score of 6.0, although students have also achieved TOEFL scores as high as 90.

The GE program is 25 hours per week. Most students will spend 8-10 weeks per level, however, students are able to progress through the levels at their own pace through weekly start dates, weekly move ups, weekly graduation and flexible schedule options.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
33 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
08:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Morning session
10:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 17 students

Student age

Age range 15 years old and older
Average 22 years old

Certificate

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

CLLC Ottawa is located on Preston St. in “Little Italy” on the west side of the city. It’s only a minute’s walk from some of the most up market cafe’s and restaurants in the city. The campus itself is 8000 square feet and holds 10 mid-sized classrooms. The decor is modern and all the usual student amenities are available including a comfortable student lounge, WIFI access, and iPad’s for general and school use.

Year opened
2014
Number of classrooms
17

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

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

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at CLLC Ottawa varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 22.

School holidays

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

Just five minutes walk from the spectacular Ottawa River, Canadian Parliament buildings and the Rideau Centre, CLLC Ottawa is Canada’s cultural showcase. CLLC Ottawa’s open, bright and airy campus gives students plenty of room to study, socialize and participate in activities.

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Housing

CLLC Ottawa offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

187 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Ottawa
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, hardwood, air conditioning, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, sports facilities, and other
Distance to school: 25 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
187 €
CLLC guarantees student satisfaction by offering the following:

Our own internally managed homestay program which offers the same price in Toronto, Ottawa and Halifax.

Over 500 well-qualified and experienced homestay families in our 3 cities.
Problem resolution to all problems within 48 hours through CLLC’s Total Quality Management System(TQM) with careful consideration to student needs. We change families free of charge.
All financial homestay matters are handled internally in order to encourage a positive relationship between students and their homestay families.
A Quality Assurance Rating System (QARS) that ensures a smart match.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

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 Ottawa 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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