Language Programs
Our programs (Starter to Advanced) are designed differently to focus on the particular English needs of that level and prevent students who take all levels from ever becoming bored! We also can accommodate split skills.
- Comprehensive Program: Students learn and practise all skills in English: reading, writing, listening, and speaking daily.
- Accessibility to Exceptional Teachers: We have professional, experienced teachers who love their jobs and are sociable with the students in and outside the class and are available for consultation.
- Friendly Atmosphere: We are a big school with a big heart. Everyone is like a family.
- Fun Activities: We have school tournaments and encourage daily activities; once a month, teachers and ESL classes have an all-day excursion to have fun and meet students from other levels.
- Function and Fluency: Students at this level work on building their fluency in English by practicing speaking skills and functions used daily by Native Speakers.
- Authentic Material: Students are challenged by going beyond ESL resources to actual English readings and vocabulary as used by Native Speakers in the real world.
- University and College Pathway: The courses in the program aid the translation of students into OCBT UPP, which models itself on Canadian university/college-level content, instruction, and expectation.
Are you ready to move things forward?
General English Program
With the rise of social media and the Internet, many people are writing more today for different mediums than ever before. We will show you video clips of interviews conducted with distinguished grammarians, challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to help you to build skills that will enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers.
Program Highlights
- Interactive learning environment.
- Unique techniques, activities, and study projects.
- Maximize the core skills to become proficient.
- Emphasis on group tasks and activities.
What You Can Expect
- Speaking and Listening skills
- Reading and writing skills
- Grammar
- Pronunciation
- Effective Communication
- Vocabulary
Duration
25 hrs/week
Campus
Mississauga
Class Size
12-14 Students
– 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.
– Class Size: Average 12-14 Students (High Season 16 Students)
University Pathway Program
Our University Pathway Program (UPP) ensures students are well prepared for university life. This program focuses on time management, note taking, exam preparation, academic presentations, and essay writing.
UPP is designed to fill the academic gaps needed to succeed in post-secondary programs instructed in English. UPP covers all the language skills comprehensively: reading, writing, listening, speaking, including sub-skills such as vocabulary and grammar within an academic context of a variety of tasks/assignments typically found in Canadian post-secondary institutions.
Program Highlights
- Transfer to partner colleges and universities without IELTS or TOEFL.
- Mock-college classroom.
What You Can Expect
- Learn how to write essays, newspaper articles, research reports and paraphrase.
- Sharpen your speaking skills and learn how to debate.
- Discover how to analyze readings for hidden meaning and bias.
Duration
25 hrs/week
Campus
Mississauga
Class Size
12-14 Students
– 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.
– Class Size: Average 12-14 Students (High Season 16 Students)
– Requirement: Our program is designed for international students who have already reached an advanced level ESL; but who have gaps to their knowledge needed to succeed at a Canadian college or university.
IELTS Preparatory Course
IELTS (The International English Language Testing System) is an English proficiency test developed by Cambridge University and is recognized world-wide as evidence of a person’s English aptitude and is acceptable by most English-speaking universities. There are 2 types of IELTS tests: Academic and General. If you want to study at an English University, Academic IELTS with a minimum band 7 is often the requirement. (Band 9 is the maximum level)
Our IELTS exam preparation course is designed to give students the skills, techniques, and knowledge needed to exceed their exam goals. OCBT teachers focus in-depth on the modules of the IELTS exam to make sure students know what to expect when taking an IELTS exam.
Program Highlights
- Concentrates on the vocabulary and comprehension needed to increase test results.
- Experienced and professional teachers will provide regular assessment reports for each student to understand their strength / weakness and level of exam preparedness.
- Program aims to give students ample practice tests.
What You Can Expect
- Learn and master the techniques of each part of the exam: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking.
- Understand the challenging questions and vocabulary to win half the battle of succeeding on IELTS.
- Apply techniques and augment English and focus on weak areas to make solid, consistent improvement.
- Test-taking stress management techniques are a part of the training.
Duration
25 hrs/week
Campus
Mississauga
Class Size
12-14 Students
– 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.
– Class Size: Average 12-14 Students (High Season 16 Students)
Flexible payment options
Your future, your choice. The Ontario College of Business & Technology offers some of the most competitive payment options with a range of flexible plans and scholarship opportunities that allow you to learn now and pay over time. We’re committed to ensuring financing isn’t a barrier to education is one of our core values.
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12
monthly installments
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