We offer General English and Business English courses. Our General English courses focus on the four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing to help you to use the English language more effectively. Adding module lessons to your course will intensify your course and help you personalize your learning. Typical module subjects include Grammar, Conversation, IELTS Preparation, and others. While our Business English courses help you develop skills and vocabulary relevant to the modern, international workplace through engaging, specialised classes.

Master academic reading, expand your vocabulary, and refine your grammar for success in North American universities!

The English Language Learning (ELL) program is an intensive, five-semester, five-level, full-time program for students who speak English as a second language. This program can help build English Language skills for success in college, university, and a career. English Language Learning is available at both Progress Campus and the Eglinton Learning Site.

LCI’s General English course is ideal for students who want to improve their overall English language proficiency and gain confidence in communicating effectively in real-life situations. Through a dynamic and interactive teaching approach, you will partake in a range of everyday speaking, listening, writing, and reading activities. Once you reach an upper intermediate level of English, you can specialize and switch your General English classes to Listening and pronunciation classes.

This course allows students to improve their reading skills and grammar accuracy in both spoken and written English. In this class, a wide variety of reading texts are studied in detail. The diversity in content exposes students to a broad range of vocabulary and grammar, as well as literary forms.

If English is not your first language, you can improve your English reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in small, tuition-free* English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses at Capilano University. Whether you are an international student or new resident of Canada, taking EAP courses will help you build your English language skills quickly, learning from friendly, experienced instructors who will help you focus on getting up to speed for college or university classes.

English is the most spoken language in Canada – 86.2% of the population claims to use it. So, a solid foundation in the English language will help you with your daily life and career in Canada. English language courses will teach you to read, write, and speak the language. This knowledge will be useful whether you are driving, going to the grocery store, or applying for a job. It will also become a social benefit because you will be able to have conversations with more people. One huge reason to learn English is that it can help open up more career opportunities.

Upgrade your English with university preparation English classes and gain access to university courses in Canada, without the stress of a formal exam

King’s English programs provide the pleasures and challenges of reading closely literary texts of our own time and many other periods and places. We offer courses in all the major historical periods of English, from medieval through contemporary; national literatures in English, including British, Canadian, American, and Postcolonial; courses in literary theory, drama, popular literature, film, children's literature, creative writing, and more.

This program helps you prepare for success in general English. You participate in introductory level English language courses in reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary, while also focusing on essential skills for success. Language learning is facilitated through classroom and technology-assisted learning, and an exploration of Canadian and intercultural contexts through everyday situations. You learn through group work, discussions, and experiential learning outside the classroom.

Start building your English Foundation, or expand the skills you already have with English Communication. Begin your English journey by focusing on foundational English skills to give you a solid base to grow from. If you’re at a higher level, our English Communication courses will help you target specific communication skills to increase your fluency.

Improve your English language skills by taking unique Creative and Cultural English courses. Choose from a variety of unique and engaging classes to develop your English abilities. Classes like English through the City, Film, Art, Photography, Food and more will help you dive deeper into local culture or explore creative topics that personally interest you. Build a flexible study program with these dynamic classes that will expand your knowledge, and your English skills.

Our ESL courses are designed to build on students' previous education and English language knowledge. We measure their knowledge through a standardized English entrance test. Students will speak only through English when studying at TAIE.

The Minor in English offers students a flexible framework to pursue their interests in literature, narrative, film, and storytelling. Students can choose from a wide range of 2000 to 4000-level courses to build their own pathway through the program, while developing the critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills needed in the world today.

Study Academic English while you complete 8 full-credit courses to receive your high school diploma. Earn a High School diploma recognized across Canada while gaining the English language ability and academic skills needed to succeed in higher education. In this supported program, you'll build a customized learning plan designed to help you complete the prerequisites you need to move on to your chosen higher education program.