Location:

Cranbrook, Canada

Program Type:

Intensive Language

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Duration:

1-3 months

Language:

English

Program Overview

Program Description:

The ESL program schedule consists of about 22 hours per week of classes offered Monday to Friday. Courses include all areas of language (grammar, writing, reading, listening and speaking). Classes are relaxed and teachers encourage student interaction in all classes. The program is multi-level. Students who complete the ESL program may take university level courses offered at the College and may proceed to high school level English offered here. Students have the opportunity to learn English quickly in a mainly English speaking College and city (over 95% of the population here has English as their first language)

Join the college RANKED #1 IN THE WORLD in 2013 for student satisfaction on the famous ISB survey. College of the Rockies ranked first in Canada and internationally in arrival experience, with registration, accommodation and orientation to the local area all garnering top honours. Program organization also came in at number one along with learning support, teaching and lecture quality. Additionally, international students gave the social activities offered by the College and the cost of accommodations top ratings. College of the Rockies is a publicly funded, provincially recognized college located in the Rocky Mountain resort region of southern British Columbia, Canada. We offer certificates, diplomas, bachelors’ degrees and graduate certificates as well as technical and vocational programs and ESL.

With an annual total cost of about CAD$19,000 (including accommodation and school costs), College of the Rockies offers outstanding educational value with some of the most affordable tuition fees and living costs in Canada. We offer homestay and an on-campus student residence where international students are welcome year round.

Setting Description:

College of the Rockies is in the centre of a world-famous outdoor recreation and vacation environment offering incredible scenery and unique outdoor activities year round. College of the Rockies’ main campus is in the city of Cranbrook BC (population 20,000), an affordable and friendly city with a strong economy and a great relaxed lifestyle. Cranbrook’s airport (YXC) has daily direct flights from Vancouver (80 minutes) and Calgary (40 minutes). Over 3000 Canadian students and 220 international students from 30 different countries attend College of the Rockies. With an average class size of only 15 students, our instructors know each student by name and students are comfortable asking questions in class. With an annual total cost of about CAD$19,000 (including accommodation and school costs), College of the Rockies offers outstanding educational value with some of the most affordable tuition fees in Canada.