Queen's University

Intensive English This intensive summer English language program is for international students who wish to improve their confidence and fluency for personal, professional or academic purposes. Learn English Class activities include gathering information from people, lectures, and readings, organizing findings, and presenting ideas in informal discussions and formal debates. Each student will make a final, formal oral presentation on a topic of their choice. Program Details • 21 hours of classroom instruction per week • 2 hours of campus and local tours per week • All guided tours and a one-day excursion are included in the program fee • A socio-cultural program offering weekday afterschool activities led by Queen’s students This program is ideal for students with intermediate to advanced levels of English. Explore and Experience This program includes: • visits to museums and laboratories at Queen’s University, ranked as one of the top universities in Canada (Maclean’s, 2012) • guided trips to historic sites in the community of Kingston, Ontario, a UNESCO world heritage destination • an excursion to Ottawa, the capital city of Canada One optional trip is available to a major destination (Toronto/Niagara Falls or Montreal). Students can purchase tickets for this trip after their arrival.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an intensive 12-week language program that prepares students for university or college studies in English. It is offered three times a year, starting in September, January and May. Students have 22.5 hours of classroom instruction per week. This full-time program is suitable for students planning to apply to university (at the undergraduate or graduate level) and college, and for students already enrolled in a post-secondary institution. Those who have completed their university education and who wish to improve their academic English skills will also be well served by this program. The EAP Program offers intensive, integrated practice in all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. This program also puts particular emphasis on the knowledge, skills and strategies essential for academic success: • Vocabulary enhancement • Pronunciation comprehensibility • Grammatical knowledge • Academic writing techniques • Autnomous learning • Critical thinking Students in this program may be eligible for an English Proficiency Exam Waiver when applying to a degree program at Queen's University.

Business Internship Program (BIP) 13w The Business Internship Program at Queen's School of English (QSoE) allows students to study English and gain work experience in Canada. We are one of the few Universities in Canada to offer this type of program. QSoE works with a wide variety of qualified employers so that we can offer a diverse range of unpaid placement opportunities. The primary purpose of this program is language education and cultural experience in the Canadian workplace context. QSoE created this program specifically for students who wish to improve their English language skills by practicing them in a Canadian workplace context. Students will build their English language skills in the classroom and put those skills to use in a workplace environment. The internships available are entry-level and ideal for post-secondary students and recent graduates. Length of Program • 13-week program • Offered in the fall term only Requirements • Program participants must have a minimum TOEFL score of 71 iBT (530PBT/197 CBT) or 670 TOEIC to enter the program. • Students with a higher English proficiency level will benefit from learning professional etiquette and appropriate workplace oral communication. • Current QSoE students should achieve high standing in either ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 to be considered for the program. • Home country work experience preferred • Students are required to have both Study and Work Permits to enter this program. Curriculum • Week 1-4: learning English in classroom (25.5 hours per week) • Week 5-7: half-days in class (15 hours/week) and half-days in work placement • Week 8-12: full-time work placement with online component • Week 13: learning English in classroom (25.5 hours per week) • QSoE staff visit each student at their workplace • Students are matched with the best available work placement • QSoE cannot guarantee placement in a specific field General Types of Workplaces • Hospitality (hotel, conference centre) • Retail (coffee shop, computer store, bookstore) • Food services (sports bar, restaurant, bakery) • Office work (immigration, job centre, business program, athletic program) • Other (special requests are welcome but subject to availability) By the end of the program, successful students will • look for, apply for and be interviewed for a job • write cover letters, resumes, professional emails, letters, envelopes, memos, and reports • communicate on the telephone, including calling, answering, and leaving and taking a message in a workplace setting • give formal presentations • participate in workplace meetings • understand Canadian employment culture, including health and safety concerns and human rights issues • relate to employers, coworkers and customers professionally • build and expand professional vocabulary with the necessary tools In addition, successful students will: • gain approximately 227 hours of Canadian employment experience • receive a letter of recommendation from a Canadian employer Please note: Spaces for this program are limited and a minimum number of students is required for this program to run.

Canadian English Experience (CEE, Summer or Winter) 3-4w Canadian English Experience program is a short-term English program, which provides you with an opportunity to learn English and to explore Canada. This student-centered immersion program focuses on developing speaking and listening skills using Canadian cultural and social content. Queen's University and the City of Kingston offer an ideal English-immersion environment to international students. Learn English during Winter Discover the beauty of a Canadian winter! There are many fun and exciting opportunities to enjoy winter in Canada while learning English. Learn English during Summer Explore Canada during one of the best seasons of the year - summer! Queen's University is located only a few steps from the beautiful waterfront of Lake Ontario and Kingston's vibrant downtown area. Program Details

ㆍ3-4 weeks in the summer or winter

ㆍ18 hours of classroom instruction per week

ㆍ2 hours of guided excursions per week

ㆍMany exciting excursions and trips are included in the program fee