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Sprott Shaw Language College

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Course description

SSLC offers 2 different ways of learning English to suit individual learning styles and maximize learning outcomes. Also students can choose certain hours per week that they want to study (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, or 30 hours per week)

1. ESL Skill Combined (SC)
***Concentrate on developing overall level of English through communicative classes that enrich
learning and produce fast results.
Morning classes:
All skills combined into one well-balanced class: Grammar, Reading, Writing, Listening and
Speaking

Afternoon classes:
Afternoon classes are designed to offer students a chance to learn English in a more specific field of interest or purpose.
The classes range from academic and test preparation to general conversation oriented classes to support every student’s learning objectives.

The main functions of electives are to:
- Accommodate your interests
- Strengthen areas of weakness
- Provide solutions to specific needs
- Enrich your overall student experience

2. ESL Skill Focused (SF)
*** Focus on developing different skills independently, in various class levels, depending on your individual skill levels (flexible level system).
All skills separated into 5 intensive classes:
- Grammar
- Listening
- Reading & Writing
Focus on developing different skills independently at various class levels, depending on your individual skill levels (flexible level system).

* To complement the ESL-SF morning classes, students are advised to take the following classes in the afternoon for complete skill coverage:
- Pronunciation
- Communication (Speaking)

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Afternoon session
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Lesson
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Lesson
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Lesson
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lesson
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 80 years old
Average 25 years old
(17 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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housing

Housing

SSLC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Private room - No meals

A$ 247
weekly
Age range: 19 - 80 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 247
You have decided to come to Canada to improve your English skills and we want to ensure that your time in Canada is useful, happy and fulfilling.

We have personally inspected every home that we recommend as a homestay.

Based upon your student application, we will carefully match you with a family that we believe will help make your stay in Canada enjoyable and memorable.

We will email you a profile of your host family and, if possible, provide you with an email address so that you can correspond with your new Canadian family before coming to Canada.

However, before arriving, there are a few things you should note to make your stay successful.

Your host family will:
- Provide you a clean, private room and three meals a day.
- Provide a study desk and good lamp.
- Host only 1 speaker of a particular language at one time.
- Example: Only 1 Japanese student.
- This may be subject to change during peak season.
- Provide access to laundry facilities to each student at least once per week.
- Provide internet to students as part of the Homestay fee.
- Show you how to use the bus / Skytrain.
- Orient you to your new neighborhood.
- Banks, Library, Recreation Center, etc.
- Be an English only environment.

You will:
-Be considerate of family members and respect household rules.
- Be responsible for your personal sundries.
- Example: Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.
- Inform the family if you will not be home for dinner.
- Inform the family if you will be away overnight.
- Give 2 weeks notice to the family if you are changing your living arrangements.
- Make an effort to participate in family activities when invited.
- Invite guests to the home only with the host family’s permission.
- Keep your room clean, and tidy up after yourself in common areas of the house.

Homestay - Shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

A$ 259
weekly
Age range: 19 - 80 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
A$ 259
You have decided to come to Canada to improve your English skills and we want to ensure that your time in Canada is useful, happy and fulfilling.

We have personally inspected every home that we recommend as a homestay.

Based upon your student application, we will carefully match you with a family that we believe will help make your stay in Canada enjoyable and memorable.

We will email you a profile of your host family and, if possible, provide you with an email address so that you can correspond with your new Canadian family before coming to Canada.

However, before arriving, there are a few things you should note to make your stay successful.

Your host family will:
- Provide you a clean, private room and three meals a day.
- Provide a study desk and good lamp.
- Host only 1 speaker of a particular language at one time.
Example: Only 1 Japanese student.
- This may be subject to change during peak season.
- Provide access to laundry facilities to each student at least once per week.
- Provide internet to students as part of the Homestay fee.
- Show you how to use the bus / Skytrain.
- Orient you to your new neighborhood.
- Banks, Library, Recreation Center, etc.
- Be an English only environment.

You will:
- Be considerate of family members and respect household rules.
- Be responsible for your personal sundries.
Example: Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.
- Inform the family if you will not be home for dinner.
- Inform the family if you will be away overnight.
- Give 2 weeks notice to the family if you are changing your living arrangements.
- Make an effort to participate in family activities when invited.
- Invite guests to the home only with the host family’s permission.
- Keep your room clean, and tidy up after yourself in common areas of the house.

Homestay - Shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 2 students must book together

A$ 271
weekly
Age range: 19 - 80 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, tV room, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
A$ 271
You have decided to come to Canada to improve your English skills and we want to ensure that your time in Canada is useful, happy and fulfilling.

We have personally inspected every home that we recommend as a homestay.

Based upon your student application, we will carefully match you with a family that we believe will help make your stay in Canada enjoyable and memorable.

We will email you a profile of your host family and, if possible, provide you with an email address so that you can correspond with your new Canadian family before coming to Canada.

However, before arriving, there are a few things you should note to make your stay successful.

Your host family will:
- Provide you a clean, private room and three meals a day.
- Provide a study desk and good lamp.
- Host only 1 speaker of a particular language at one time.
- Example: Only 1 Japanese student.
- This may be subject to change during peak season.
- Provide access to laundry facilities to each student at least once per week.
- Provide internet to students as part of the Homestay fee.
- Show you how to use the bus / Skytrain.
- Orient you to your new neighborhood.
- Banks, Library, Recreation Center, etc.
- Be an English only environment.

You will:
-Be considerate of family members and respect household rules.
- Be responsible for your personal sundries.
- Example: Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.
- Inform the family if you will not be home for dinner.
- Inform the family if you will be away overnight.
- Give 2 weeks notice to the family if you are changing your living arrangements.
- Make an effort to participate in family activities when invited.
- Invite guests to the home only with the host family’s permission.
- Keep your room clean, and tidy up after yourself in common areas of the house.

Homestay - Private room - Breakfast and dinner

A$ 284
weekly
Age range: 19 - 80 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 25 - 50 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 284
You have decided to come to Canada to improve your English skills and we want to ensure that your time in Canada is useful, happy and fulfilling.

We have personally inspected every home that we recommend as a homestay.

Based upon your student application, we will carefully match you with a family that we believe will help make your stay in Canada enjoyable and memorable.

We will email you a profile of your host family and, if possible, provide you with an email address so that you can correspond with your new Canadian family before coming to Canada.

However, before arriving, there are a few things you should note to make your stay successful.

Your host family will:
- Provide you a clean, private room and three meals a day.
- Provide a study desk and good lamp.
- Host only 1 speaker of a particular language at one time.
- Example: Only 1 Japanese student.
- This may be subject to change during peak season.
- Provide access to laundry facilities to each student at least once per week.
- Provide internet to students as part of the Homestay fee.
- Show you how to use the bus / Skytrain.
- Orient you to your new neighborhood.
- Banks, Library, Recreation Center, etc.
- Be an English only environment.

You will:
- Be considerate of family members and respect household rules.
- Be responsible for your personal sundries.
Example: Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.
- Inform the family if you will not be home for dinner.
- Inform the family if you will be away overnight.
- Give 2 weeks notice to the family if you are changing your living arrangements.
- Make an effort to participate in family activities when invited.
- Invite guests to the home only with the host family’s permission.
- Keep your room clean, and tidy up after yourself in common areas of the house.

Homestay - Shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together (under 19)

A$ 290
weekly
Age range: 14 - 18 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
A$ 290

Homestay - Private room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

A$ 302
weekly
Age range: 19 - 80 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 302
You have decided to come to Canada to improve your English skills and we want to ensure that your time in Canada is useful, happy and fulfilling.

We have personally inspected every home that we recommend as a homestay.

Based upon your student application, we will carefully match you with a family that we believe will help make your stay in Canada enjoyable and memorable.

We will email you a profile of your host family and, if possible, provide you with an email address so that you can correspond with your new Canadian family before coming to Canada.

However, before arriving, there are a few things you should note to make your stay successful.

Your host family will:
- Provide you a clean, private room and three meals a day.
- Provide a study desk and good lamp.
- Host only 1 speaker of a particular language at one time.
- Example: Only 1 Japanese student.
- This may be subject to change during peak season.
- Provide access to laundry facilities to each student at least once per week.
- Provide internet to students as part of the Homestay fee.
- Show you how to use the bus / Skytrain.
- Orient you to your new neighborhood.
- Banks, Library, Recreation Center, etc.
- Be an English only environment.

- You will:
- Be considerate of family members and respect household rules.
- Be responsible for your personal sundries.
- Example: Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.
- Inform the family if you will not be home for dinner.
- Inform the family if you will be away overnight.
- Give 2 weeks notice to the family if you are changing your living arrangements.
- Make an effort to participate in family activities when invited.
- Invite guests to the home only with the host family’s permission.
- Keep your room clean, and tidy up after yourself in common areas of the house.

Homestay - Shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 2 students must book together (under 19)

A$ 302
weekly
Age range: 14 - 18 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
A$ 302

Homestay - Private room - Breakfast and dinner (under 19)

A$ 314
weekly
Age range: 14 - 18 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, free internet, tV room, carpet, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 314

Homestay - Private room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (under 19)

A$ 332
weekly
Age range: 14 - 18 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, and heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 332
You have decided to come to Canada to improve your English skills and we want to ensure that your time in Canada is useful, happy and fulfilling.

We have personally inspected every home that we recommend as a homestay.

Based upon your student application, we will carefully match you with a family that we believe will help make your stay in Canada enjoyable and memorable.

We will email you a profile of your host family and, if possible, provide you with an email address so that you can correspond with your new Canadian family before coming to Canada.

However, before arriving, there are a few things you should note to make your stay successful.

Your host family will:
- Provide you a clean, private room and three meals a day.
- Provide a study desk and good lamp.
- Host only 1 speaker of a particular language at one time.
Example: Only 1 Japanese student.
- This may be subject to change during peak season.
- Provide access to laundry facilities to each student at least once per week.
- Provide internet to students as part of the Homestay fee.
- Show you how to use the bus / Skytrain.
- Orient you to your new neighborhood.
- Banks, Library, Recreation Center, etc.
- Be an English only environment.

You will:
- Be considerate of family members and respect household rules.
- Be responsible for your personal sundries.
Example: Toothpaste, Shampoo, etc.
- Inform the family if you will not be home for dinner.
- Inform the family if you will be away overnight.
- Give 2 weeks notice to the family if you are changing your living arrangements.
- Make an effort to participate in family activities when invited.
- Invite guests to the home only with the host family’s permission.
- Keep your room clean, and tidy up after yourself in common areas of the house.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 80 when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Victoria based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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