Courses
A Part-time Language Course in English at Sprachcaffe / Language PLUS schools is sure to provide students with some insight into the language and its cultural setting. Two daily lessons will leave them with a lot of spare time to enjoy their vacation and discover the host countries on a cultural level.
Timetable: one block from the following: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30, 14:45 - 16:15
Lessons:
- 2 lessons per day
- 10 lessons per week
- 5 course days per week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
- max. 14 students per class
Levels: basic, intermediate, advanced
Textbooks: Top Notch, Summit (third edition), Q: Skills for Success (second edition), and National Geographic series. No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks. The IELTS/TOEFL Books cost $100.
Note: Students in the age of 16 and 17 can join our Adult courses with a Parental Consent Form signed by the students' parents, Homestay accommodation or Course-Only bookings.
Tuition prices in CAD
Part Time Course | 130 | 115 | 95 |
A dynamic course which gives our students just the boost they need to become more confident in their language skills. Our courses place a lot of emphasis on accuracy and fluency, and our teachers use discussions, debates, games, role plays, as well as authentic learning materials appealing to groups. Classes also revise and build on previously learnt grammar and develop students' vocabulary.
Timetable: two blocks from the following: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30, 14:45 - 16:15
Lessons:
- 4 lessons per day
- 20 lessons per week
- 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Top Notch, Summit (third edition), Q: Skills for Success (second edition), and National Geographic series. No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class. Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks.
Note: Students in the age of 16 and 17 can join our Adult courses with a Parental Consent Form signed by the students' parents, Homestay accommodation or Course-Only bookings.
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Standard Course | 260 | 245 | 225 |
The Standard Plus Course combines the dynamic standard course wirth 4 additional workshop lessons.
Timetable:
09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30 on Tuesday and Thursday.
Lessons:
- 4-6 lessons per day
- 24 lessons per week
- 20 lessons standard course + 4 lessons of workshops
- 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Top Notch, Summit (third edition), Q: Skills for Success (second edition), and National Geographic series. No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class. Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks.
Note: Students in the age of 16 and 17 can join our Adult courses with a Parental Consent Form signed by the students' parents, Homestay accommodation or Course-Only bookings.
Tuition prices in CAD
Standard Plus Course | 300 | 285 | 265 |
Ideal for students who want to learn the language more intensively. The additional lessons give one the opportunity to focus further on various aspects and contexts of the language - and still have time for the afternoon leisure activities!
Timetable: three blocks from the following: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30, 14:45 - 16:15
Lessons:
- 6 lessons per day
- 30 lessons per week
- 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Top Notch, Summit (third edition), Q: Skills for Success (second edition), and National Geographic series. No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class. Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks.
Note: Students in the age of 16 and 17 can join our Adult courses with a Parental Consent Form signed by the students' parents, Homestay accommodation or Course-Only bookings.
Tuition prices in CAD
Intensive Course | 350 | 335 | 315 |
Private language lessons are the quickest and most intensive way to learn a language or to improve your language skills. The format of the lessons is totally determined by the needs and desires of the student. The hours of this course are flexible which makes it possible to book such a course together with another course option.
Course duration: minimum 1 week
Classes: 2, 4 or 6 lessons per day, each of 45 minutes, as requested
Class size: 1 student Minimum age: 16 years old (16-17 accepted with parental or guardian consent)
Levels: basic, intermediate, advanced
Starting dates: throughout the year
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Books will be determined by the topic of the private lesson, and teachers will prepare materials accordingly.
Tuition prices in CAD
One to One Course | 500 | 500 | 500 |
Tricky questions or creative brainstorming - join our study club for extra help. Recap of the lessons, assistance with homework and much more - without extra costs!
Lessons:
- 2 lessons per week
- 1 day a week
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics of the regular classes
Please note: The study club is incuded in the course price!
All students must arrive by 08:45am on the first day of school for Orientation and Testing. The student should bring passport, insurance information, a notebook and a pen.
Tentative Schedule for First Day:
9:00 – 09:45 Orientation Placement Test
9:45 – 10:15 Allocation of class schedules and books
10:15 – 10:30 Orientation
10:45 – 12:15 AL Class
12:15 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:30 Elective Class (intensive course)/Free time (Standard course)
Special programs
- IELTS/TOEFL Prep course
- Business course
- University Pathways
- Elective courses
- CELPIP General
- CELPIP LS
- TESL Course
Our exam preparation courses are semi-intensive courses which focus on preparing you for specific exams. The structure is similar to that of semi-intensive courses but with more of a long-term goal. This structure is ideal for students who prefer a more thorough, in-depth language course.The "International English Language Testing System", or IELTS for short, is an English test that is recognised by more than 6,000 institutions and universities worldwide. The language test is used as proof of existing English language skills, for work, study or travel. The TOEFL exam is a respected academic language test. Many universities require the TOEFL examination for evidence of language proficiency. The test therefore includes the vocabulary and form that is required in the various universities departments.
Timetable: two blocks from the following: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30, 14:45 - 16:15
Lessons:
- 4 lessons per day
- 20 lessons per week
- 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Focus on IELTS or Longman Preparation Course for the TOEFL Test: Next Generation iBT; No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class. Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks.
Note: Students in the age of 16 and 17 can join our Adult courses with a Parental Consent Form signed by the students' parents, Homestay accommodation or Course-Only bookings.
Tuition prices in CAD
Intensive Course / IELTS / TOEFL Exam Preparation (exam fee not included) | - | 335 | - |
The Standard Business English course is designed to prepare students to use English in their present or future work situation. Special focus is given to the development of key vocabulary, social language and practical functions within a business context. Students will be given plenty of opportunities to practice realistic tasks in class, and will be given the tools and skills they will need in common professional situations.
Timetable: two blocks from the following: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30, 14:45 - 16:15 Lessons:
- 4 lessons per day
- 20 lessons per week
- 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Market Leader; No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class. Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks.
The Intensive Business English Course contains the same elements of the Standard Business English Course, but with the added bonus of an elective class to give the students more intensive study of a specfic skill.
Timetable: three blocks from the following: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30, 14:45 - 16:15 Lessons:
- 6 lessons per day
- 30 lessons per week
- 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Market Leader and various others (depending on elective offerings at the school); No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class. Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks.
Note: Students in the age of 16 and 17 can join our Adult courses with a Parental Consent Form signed by the students' parents, Homestay accommodation or Course-Only bookings.
EAP is a full time program designed to help intermediate and advanced level students prepare for further success in a North American college or university. Students not only develop their overall language skills, but also focus on developing specific academic skills such as note taking, academic writing and reading, and individual presentations and group discussions.
Timetable: three blocks from the following: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30, 14:45 - 16:15 Lessons:
- 6 lessons per day
- 30 lessons per week
- 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
Topics: Academic writing and reading, listening and notetaking, presentations.
Textbooks: Avenues and LEAP; No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class. Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks.
Tuition prices in CAD
Intensive English for Academic Purposes / University Pathways (Processing fee: +300) | - | 335 | 315 |
Super Intensive English for Academic Purposes / University Pathways (Processing fee: +300) | - | 405 | 385 |
Ideal for students who want to learn the language more intensively. The additional lessons give one the opportunity to focus further on various aspects and contexts of the language - and still have time for the afternoon leisure activities!
Timetable: one block from the following: 09:00 - 10:30, 10:45 - 12:15, 13:00 - 14:30, 14:45 - 16:15
Lessons:
- 2 lessons per day
- 10 lessons per week
- 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
- 1 lesson = 45 minutes.
Topics: Grammar, phonology , vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: varies, based on elective offerings at the school; No books must be purchased for stays up to 4 weeks, books can be leased for $10 per week, and a $50 deposit must be left per class. Students staying over 4 weeks are required to purchase their books. Text books cost $50 per class and students work with a book for up to 12 weeks.
Note: Students in the age of 16 and 17 can join our Adult courses with a Parental Consent Form signed by the students' parents, Homestay accommodation or Course-Only bookings.
Tuition prices in CAD
Elective Language Courses | +90 |
CELPIP General – 4 modules
Sprachcaffe Languages PLUS/ GEOS wants to support people looking for ways to improve their lives through immigration. Through the Sprachcaffe Languages PLUS/ GEOS CELPIP General – 4 modules (for Permanent Residence) Programme, we support our students to achieve their goal. The CELPIP-General Test is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizen Canada (IRCC) as proof of English language proficiency for those applying for permanent residence status in Canada.
Daytime Program
Duration: 8 weeks
Start dates: all main GEOS Start Dates
Timetable: 09.00 – 12.15
Lessons
· 3 lessons per day
· 15 lessons per week
· 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
· 1 lesson = 45 minutes
· Max. 15 students per class
Topics: Grammar, phonology, vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: The course is based on materials that were developed by CELPIP experts and teachers use retired CELPIP test items. Material fee included in the price.
Evening Program
Duration: 12 weeks
Start dates: January 3, 2017 | January 23, 2017 | February 13, 2017 | March 6, 2017 | March 27, 2017 | April 17, 2017 | May 9, 2017 | May 29, 2017 | June 19, 2017 | July 10, 2017 | July 31, 2017 | August 21, 2017 | September 11, 2017 | October 2, 2017 | October 23, 2017 | November 13, 2017 | December 4, 2017
Timetable: 18.00 – 20.00
Lessons Evening
· 2 lessons per day
· 10 lessons per week
· 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
· 1 lesson = 45 minutes
· Max. 15 students per class
Topics: Grammar, phonology, vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: The course is based on materials that were developed by CELPIP experts and teachers use retired CELPIP test items. Material fee included in the price.
CELPIP LS – 2 modules
Sprachcaffe Languages PLUS/ GEOS wants to support people looking for ways to improve their lives through immigration. Through the CELPIP LS – 2 modules (for Citizenship) Program, Sprachcaffe Languages PLUS/ GEOS supports student to achieve their goal of the Canadian citizenship. The CELPIP-General Test is designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizen Canada (IRCC) as proof of English language proficiency for those applying for permanent residence status in Canada.
Daytime Program
Duration: 8 weeks
Start dates: February 27, 2017 | April 24, 2017 | June 19, 2017 | August 14, 2017 | October 9, 2017 | December 4, 2017
Timetable: 09.00 – 12.15
Lessons
· 3 lessons per day
· 15 lessons per week
· 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
· 1 lesson = 45 minutes
· Max. 15 students per class
Topics: Grammar, phonology, vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: The course is based on materials that were developed by CELPIP experts and teachers use retired CELPIP test items. Material fee included in the price.
Evening Program
Duration: 12 weeks
Start dates: February 13, 2017 | May 8, 2017 | July 31, 2017 | October 23, 2017
Timetable: 18.00 – 20.00
Lessons Evening
· 2 lessons per day
· 10 lessons per week
· 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
· 1 lesson = 45 minutes
· Max. 15 students per class
Topics: Grammar, phonology, vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: The course is based on materials that were developed by CELPIP experts and teachers use retired CELPIP test items. Material fee included in the price.
TESL Course
Sprachcaffe Languages PLUS/ GEOS works with international education recruiters who know the locations you want to teach in and can help you find a great job. A job search seminar is always included in your TESL course. In this course student will learn how to prepare a lesson, discuss issues related to teaching specific language skills and will be given an opportunity to prepare lessons in front of peers. This program aims to provide language teaching training and is accredited by TESL Canada.
TESL Diploma
Duration: 4 weeks
Start dates: January 9, 2017 | March 6, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | September 18, 2017 | November 13, 2017
Admission requirements:
· High School Diploma
· TOEFL IBT 80+ or IELTS 6.0 or GEOS Level 5 Completion (for Non Native Speakers)
Timetable: 09.00 – 15.00
Lessons
· 5 lessons per day
· 5 days a week (Monday to Friday)
· 1 lesson = 45 minutes
· Max. 15 students per class
Topics: Grammar, phonology, vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Teaching by Principles, 3rd edition, H. Douglas Brown
TESL International Certificate
Duration: 3 weeks
Start dates: February 4, 2017 | May 6, 2017 | August 5, 2017 | October 7, 2017
Admission requirements:
· High School Diploma
· TOEFL IBT 80+ or IELTS 6.0 or GEOS Level 5 Completion (for Non Native Speakers)
Timetable: 09.00 – 16.30
Lessons Evening
· 6,5 lessons per day
· 2 days a week (Saturday to Sunday)
· 1 lesson = 45 minutes
· Max. 15 students per class
Topics: Grammar, phonology, vocabulary, emphasis on communicative methods of learning, cultural and social topics
Textbooks: Teaching by Principles, 3rd edition, H. Douglas Brown