English Language Communication Programs - Adults

PAN PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH COLLEGE

YOUR PATHWAY TO A WORLD OF OPTIONS FOR ENGLISH SUCCESS

Start Classes On Any Monday / 32 Hours of Classes per week

o         Program Description: The English Language Communication Program will give you the skills you need to communicate effectively in English.  PPIEC provides a program that combines professional instructors and college staff with a comprehensive trusted curriculum that incorporates a well-known textbook in order to maximize learning.  The Worldview series complements our personalized, communicative approach, which is centered on interactive learning and is student focused.  You will find that every English level is structured, organized and complete.

o         Program Length of Study: You may begin your English program on any Monday for any number of weeks.

o         After School and Weekend Language Seminars and Workshops: PPIEC offers free after school and weekend seminars and workshops for all full time students in all levels of our English Language Communication Program.  Seminars may include, Reading and Writing – Grammar – Pronunciation and Accent Reduction – Idioms and Slang – Film and Popular TV – Vocabulary – Focused Listening – Saturday Conversation Workshop.

o         Placement: PPIEC has five language levels from Introductory to Mastery Level.  Placement depends on your intake exam upon your arrival on orientation day.  PPIEC uses the SLEP Test as well as oral intake interviews.

o         Assessment and Evaluation: All students will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and during the assessment period it will be determined whether the student is ready to move ahead to the next level.  Every student learns at different rates, so we allow students to be evaluated as they become ready and their teacher confirms they are ready.

o         Advancement in Levels: When a student has successfully passed their assessment and evaluation, their certificate is awarded and they are then promoted to the next level and they purchase their new books for that level.

o         Program Hours Per Week: ELCP classes are Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm for a total of 25 hours per week plus the After School Seminars Monday to Friday 3-4pm and Sat 10-12pm for a total of 7 more hours per week for a grand total of 32 hours of classes per week for full time students at PPIEC.

Adult - ESL English As A Second Language Programs

3rd Floor - 810 Fort Street - Victoria BC - Adult Campus 

The Adult ESL English As A Second Language Programs are designed for students 18 years of age and older who want to improve their English skills.  Students in this program will find that their English improves quickly and their confidence in speaking grows with each passing day.  These programs are held all year round and students can begin classes on any Monday throughout the year.  Classes are taught by experienced, certified teachers who have taught in both public and private institutions. ESL students at PPIEC have the unique advantage of being part of our TESL Teacher Diploma Practicum Experience Program. TESL practicum teachers assist our regular teachers during practicum lessons.

Vocabulary, reading, grammar and writing are taught in this program, but the main focus is on improving speaking, listening and conversation skills.  Students in are also expected to attend all classes, complete all homework and assignments, and follow the same high standards found in public and private schools and universities.  Key features of this program are:
       
·        ESL Studies
·        Small class sizes
·        Conversation practice with native English speakers
·        Official ETS Canada TOEFL Testing Center
·        Field trips and outings
·        Novel Studies and Writing Skills
·        Large and comfortable classrooms
·        Different levels for all abilities
·        Interesting learning materials
·        Excellent student services
·        Student lounge and Entertainment Center
·        Canadian and World Social Studies
·        Physical Education
·        Study Skills and Time Management
·        Monthly progress testing

Email us at: info@panpacificcanada.com