Need to improve your language skills quickly? Our classes are organized to help you move to the next level when you are ready. The School offers FOCUSED language classes in the afternoon to assist you with language skills that need a little more help.
We offer classes that use the Canadian Language Benchmarks to provide instructions and assess your progress. You can enter at any level but would need to provide a copy of their assessment from the Cross Cultural Learner Centre or a report card from another school board within the last 6 months.
Bridge to Credit Program
- For newcomers that have achieved Level 6 in four skills - you can complete your Level 7 while in this 9 week program
- Work on reading and writing skills to prepare for high school credit classes
- Work on your Grade 9/10 English PLAR credits
- Classes are in person Monday through Friday
Literacy - Pre - CLB
This class is for students who have little to no English skills in listening, speaking, reading and/or writing, but can perform at a high level in their own language. Students will learn the basics of reading, writing and numeracy including identifying and printing letters as well as reading and writing short messages. This class will prepare students for CLB 1.
CLB 1
Students will learn new vocabulary, practice listening to conversations, and gain a basic understanding of the English language. Learners will also write sentences and read short stories.
CLB 2 or 3
Students will start reading short articles and novels. More speaking skills will be introduced in addition to listening to directions and instructions while improving pronunciation and grammar.
CLB 4
Students will learn situations and tasks needed in the real world. They will be part of English speaking conversations by expressing their opinions and listening actively. Students will also learn how to expand their sentences into paragraphs and computers will be introduced to improve language skills.
CLB 5 - 7
Learners will interact at an advanced level by preparing presentations, engaging in complex conversations and learning how to write essays. Students will continue to improve their grammar and writing skills by writing paragraphs, e-mails, giving short presentations and expressing and defending their opinions. Computers will continue to be used for improving language skills.
Next Steps
Students who are interested in earning their High School in Canada should meet with a guidance counsellor. It can be completed in as little as 6 months depending on your English Language skills and past academic/work/life experiences!